How To Cut a Bolt Or Threaded Rod And Save the Threads
One of those simple ones that is always good to think about ahead of time.
Step 1: Put a nut or two onto the bolt/rod and tighten down past the point that will be cut off
Step 2: Cut bolt/rod with hacksaw, grinder, or bolt cutters
Step 3: File lightly to remove any flanging caused by cutting the metal
Step 4: Apply a few drops of oil (3-in-1, etc) and then slowly remove each nut, using a wrench if necessary.
Rock the nut back and forth if binding is encountered to allow the threads on the nut to re-cut the threads on the bolt.
Quick, simple and cheap.
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Hi, I'm Mike. I’m the executive editor of Make: magazine, and host of Discovery channel’s Punkin' Chunkin' and Catch It Keep It, TV shows where I build and explain crazy machines that crush stuff, blow things up, shoot fire, all in the name of science.
I've previously worked at Wired and ReadyMade magazines, writing about how to utilize new technology in our everyday lives.
This site is where I keep a list of instructions for fun projects I've done, am working on, or draw inspiration from. I encourage everyone to get involved — get up and do something!