Just a quick question here

I am ordering some electrical screws, but they come in packs of 50 / 100. If I order the 50mm ones can I just cut them with a pliers or someting.

Does this work in practice or does it damage the thread too much ?

I normally hold them in a vice and use a junior hacksaw, then file the ends ' slightly rounded' but then I normally only do one or two at most

You can cut them with some pliers, indeed some 'Crimp' pliers have holes for such a task, again I would dress the ends.

If you could get hold of a 2.5mm nut, thread that on the screw before you cut it, then dress the ends, as you turn the nut off it will ensure the thread is OK.


John

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Just for you-

how to cut an electrical screw

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I just cut them off in my crimpers, they have threads in. Screw it in, cut then as you unscrew it reforms any damaged thread.

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cool,

excuse to buy a new tool

Wish I'd seen that before writing my reply, would've saved me lots of one finger typing

John

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Just as an add on to this topic. CK now make an entire range of pliers and side cutters with a built in plate screw cutter, invested in a pair, and although not normally a huge fan of CK, they are a great investment!