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04/26/2011, 07:06 AM | #1 |
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Bulkhead question
I have a bulkhead which is too long for my application. Has anyone cut a bulkhead before with a handsaw and how do you get it to where there is an open thread to start screwing on the nut?
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04/26/2011, 08:09 AM | #2 |
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Do the same as you would a bolt. Screw the nut all the way on, cut, then screw the nut off to clean up the threads. I've done it once and it worked well..
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04/26/2011, 09:06 AM | #4 |
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Yes, it's pretty easy. Put the nut on first. You can start cutting between the threads to give you a nice starting cutting guide, but keep the saw nice and square. You'll eventually cut across threads the further you cut.. Clean any burrs of plastic left behind with a pocket knife. make sure and leave enough threads to have a secure connection to what you are hooking it to.. I use a sharp hacksaw..
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04/27/2011, 07:52 PM | #5 |
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Really appreciate the advise Roger. Worked like a charm!!
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