Shorter Strat Intonation Screws:

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I have a low 'E' saddle that needs a shorter intonation screw. It's back quite a ways...are they available shorter????
 
Exactly, I agree with Gball. Take an original one to a small hardware store and ask for a shorter one.
 
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Just in case you can't find a screw through other means, here's a link to Fastenal's website. I've gotten a few odd screws there that nobody else had. Very possibly, there is a store in your area. However, they usually are found in industrial parks or places like that, so you may have one local and never knew it! There is a link on the website to see if there is a store in your area. Of course, they also ship products.

Fasteners | Fastenal
 
smitty_p said:
Just in case you can't find a screw through other means, here's a link to Fastenal's website. I've gotten a few odd screws there that nobody else had. Very possibly, there is a store in your area. However, they usually are found in industrial parks or places like that, so you may have one local and never knew it! There is a link on the website to see if there is a store in your area. Of course, they also ship products.

Fasteners | Fastenal
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Thanks!!!!!
 
I'm not following along here.
Why would you need shorter screws?
I have had to cut a spring down to allow the saddle to travel back a little farther.
 
jtcnj said:
I'm not following along here.
Why would you need shorter screws?
I have had to cut a spring down to allow the saddle to travel back a little farther.
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These screws on this project guitar are longer than the screws on my 1987 Squire and when the saddle is moved back, the tip of the screw obstructs the string path when changing strings....
 
The papermill i used to work at used so many nuts , bolts ,screws ect that the Fastenal people would come to the mill bringing supplies.Yep i miss that aspect of my old job.Any bolt screws ect you could think of.
 
1. Get one of these, available at nearly any hardware store or home center:

Phoenix Enterprises product listing HWS1043

2. Thread the bolt into the tool from the threaded side through to the unthreaded side until you have the length you want to cut off protruding into the unthreaded side.

3. Squeeze the tool to cut off the end of the bolt.

4. Unscrew the bolt from the tool. This action will also clean up the threads as you remove it.

I've used one of these to cut down numerous small screws to length. They work pretty well on small, mild steel screws. They won't work well on hardened screws, though.
 
smitty_p said:
1. Get one of these, available at nearly any hardware store or home center:

Phoenix Enterprises product listing HWS1043

2. Thread the bolt into the tool from the threaded side through to the unthreaded side until you have the length you want to cut off protruding into the unthreaded side.

3. Squeeze the tool to cut off the end of the bolt.

4. Unscrew the bolt from the tool. This action will also clean up the threads as you remove it.

I've used one of these to cut down numerous small screws to length. They work pretty well on small, mild steel screws. They won't work well on hardened screws, though.
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Exact same tool I have!! Works well with most screws but not stainless or anodized.
 
I have one of those old type hardware stores near me. The have every screw I ever needed. Type if store is hard to find these days. I love to just walk around.
 
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