Shortening a bolt

[PhillipM]

aww, i was hoping there was a stretching tool available or something

There is, you just tighten the nut too much.

 

[not done it yet]

With loctite? Often done when one wishes to only change the threaded part of a screw.

 

[Miranda]

He’s from Cornwall I guess by the name. Cut some slack to us yokels please…. I answered what might be a joke thread seriously earlier…. My excuse being I’m tired.

 

[selectedgrub]

ok.... how do i extend a bolt i've cut too short?