Trimmed Up Grip Screws, Didn't Screw Up

[HeaterByMyPeter]

Decided I wanted some TORX grip screws, so I ordered some slim line 1911 grip screws. Fully torqued, they were about 2 threads too long. I decided I may as well invest in a dremel and try it out. After about 20 minutes of careful cutting and cleaning up, all 4 now sit perfectly when fully torqued down. Small potatoes to most around here, but it was nice to be successful on my first go round.

[Bawanna]

Well done, love it when a project ends successfully.

[HeaterByMyPeter]

Well done, love it when a project ends successfully.

Thanks. Definitely feels good. This dremel could have me searching out projects around home. Haha

[kenemoore]

When you own a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Be careful.

[GLOCKROCKER]

Dremels are great, I have 3 and haven't been without one in the last 25 years or so. BTW I dig your screen name!

[CJB]

Mr. Dremel here..... I think there's six or seven now. Each one set for one task - ie, mini-drill press, router, buffing, sanding, cut off wheel etc.

Use 'em more than my Fordham tool, which has way more balls, but is actually less handy.

One Dremel trick is to take a round item... such as screw.... and chuck it up in your drill or drill press. Now you got a little grinding lathe! Works! Ya gotta have a little finesse and a light touch but the results are a cut above (pun intended).

[HeaterByMyPeter]

When you own a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Be careful.

Yeah, definitely won't be hacking away at everything. There was a little bur from the factory on the frame that I cleaned up as well. I'll just be doing little things like that.

[HeaterByMyPeter]

Dremels are great, I have 3 and haven't been without one in the last 25 years or so. BTW I dig your screen name!

Thanks. Most people freak out knowing I carry so close to my business. Then they really freak out when they find out it has no safety. Haha. Although right now I feel naked, as the slide is at the gunsmith having new sights (XS Big Dot) installed. I considered doing it myself, but didn't feel like my first attempt should be on something that I've invested a good bit of time and money into. Once I pick her up tomorrow, I SHOULD be done with my little tweaks. Until Alfonse releases something else for me to buy. Haha

[berettabone]

I love my Dremel................especially the flexible extension, and the grout tool.............................................. ........you'll like those Big Dots, have them on my H&K. I'll bet that you will have to aim a bit higher with those.......:)

[jocko]

Dremels are great, I have 3 and haven't been without one in the last 25 years or so. BTW I dig your screen name!

My original dremel is over 20 years old, wold be lost without it. Just sayin.

[Flieger]

It's not small potatoes to me. I cut down torx screws for all of mine. It's a lot of work for a screw. Some smart business minded individual should make these because they would sell.

i surprised Kahr doesn't do it.

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[dolefeeASU]

Worked on shortening these screws using a dremel and file during the last mnf game. Very tedious and not fun at all, but worth it, sore fingers and all...

https://flic.kr/p/yNxB75

[yqtszhj]

Worked on shortening these screws using a dremel and file during the last mnf game. Very tedious and not fun at all, but worth it, sore fingers and all...

https://flic.kr/p/yNxB75
Looks good.

[Tilos]

To shorten a screw, I usually thread a hole in a piece of scrap as thick as I want the screw long.

Thread the screw into the hole and file off what sticks thru :D.

To get a longer screw, I put a washer on it before threading it into the hole, and filing it flush.

This gives a full thread all the way to the end and is a easy way to control the exact screw length.

Works great for site screws too and the best way to hold any small screw that has a short thread length.
:cool:

[Bawanna]

This is especially true for Kahrs where there isn't a whole lot of material to thread through. Make ever thread count.
I've often thought about tapping and putting a 1911 bushing in them. Even a slim bushing would add a bit.

[muggsy]

I love it when a plan comes together. Good job.