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Tip for Cutting Bolts to Size

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October 26, 2023

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If a bolt is too long, you can use a cordless drill and a hacksaw to cut it down to the exact length you need.

Insert the bolt in the chuck of a drill and tighten.

Now, let the power of the drill do the work as you hold the hacksaw in place.

Another tip is to slide the nut on before you cut the bolt, since the cut may be rough and make it difficult to get the nut on the bolt.

Taking the nut off also helps recut the threads of the bolt.

Watch the video above to find out more.

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Joe Truini

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Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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