I used the Dremel to shorten stays on one of the fenders, but it didn't cut as well as I expected. Perhaps I was using the wrong attachment. I'm thinking a bolt cutter would be the right tool for the job, and will probably break down and buy one.
Andy - I'll look for a photo on-line, but here is a better description. The fenders sold by Planet Bike, SKS, typically have adjustable stainless steel stays that run from eyelet at the dropouts to the fender edge. Because they are adjustable in length, they typically run longer than needed, extending an inch or so beyond the bracket where they attach to the fender. For most of the stays, trimming them is more of an aesthetic issue. However, the lower front stays cause a toe-strike issue if too long, so that is what I am most concerned about.
Last edited by tarwheel; 06-10-14 at 06:37 AM.