Originally Posted by
FBinNY
BTW- when these were in common use, one problem is that with normal (somewhat rough) handling these would get bent where they stuck out behind the dropout. This was a problem because they couldn't be moved or removed without damaging the threads in the dropout. When I set up team bikes, I'd get them perfectly adjusted then saw off and file smooth the section outside the frame. If need be they could still be adjusted or removed from the axle end, but no more damaged threads.
Since these are just standard M3 bolts, one way to handle the too-long problem is use shorter bolts. I replaced the ones in my Surly with a pair of bolts just long enough to let me adjust the wheel alignment with very little sticking out the back of the dropout.