Originally Posted by
Barry2
TIP:
When cutting/shortening threads it tends to ****er the thread.
Place a nut on the thread before cutting. Then removing the nut will reform the start to the thread.
This is a good idea. Just adding that I would cut the new/additional threads before shortening the post, then put the nut or die on, and then shorten the post. The existing threads can function as guide for the die.
Dan