OLD MECHANIC TAUGHT ME THIS YEARS AGO! Passing it on to the NEXT GENERATION!

WoW thank you so much! I would have never guessed in a million years to just cut/grind a bolt to a length I needed! Oh my what would this world do without geniuses like you..... eyes rolling

I'm just overwhelmed by the amount of invaluable knowledge i just learned. Mind blown.

You shortened the bolt...wow what an amazing trick... I don’t think anyone else in the world could have come up with such an engineering marvel

Show me how to make it longer. Then I will be impressed

I have been working on just about everything from mini bikes to restaurant equipment for over 54 years and am still learning. Learned this the hard way years back & I am always looking for ways to get er done. So your title “OLD MECHANIC TAUGHT ME THIS YEARS AGO! “ caught my attention. Years back I only had a hack saw to cut with & this method was necessary . This is a good tip for newbie’s and others that may not turn a wrench too often and others that did not figure it out yet. I do not understand all the negative comments. If the experts have a problem with this why did they even click onto the video or better yet just produce a video series on whatever they do as experts? Well that’s my $.04 worth. Stay well Joe Z.

Back when I was vo-tech in the late 1999. My teacher showed me this! To this day I do the same thing when I I need this done!!!

My Dad Showed Me That Trick About 45 Years Ago!Still With Me Today Thanks Dad.

I was shown this years ago. So simple and effective. Once you cross thread something the jobs knackered! Thanks for helping others out mate.

I never knew there were that many experts out there.

I figured it out when a kid after the first time I counldn't screw a nut onto a bolt I cut. Good to pass along.

Just beveling those freshly cut edges makes it work perfect almost every time, even without chasing the threads.

"Ah, this thing is going to run today" phrase that always screws up my projects

Good info. This may be a "no brainer" to some, but even they had to learn about it at some point. BTW, a thread file is a handy thing to have around.

I've done that. Cool to see I am no the only one.

I was going to hammer you about the removal of material from the sides of the bolt head until I saw your clarification video. Now I can see that you only removed the plating so that paint will adhere. This "Old Mechanic" appreciates the fact that there's young and honest people out there that are restoring and conserving our past. That are also willing to share what they've learned with others using newer technology such as YouTube. When I was young there weren't many people who cared about the past. This resulted in the disposal or destruction of so much without regard for the fact that what they're disposing of will be lost forever and that it may have future value.

Some people needed to learn and see this...if someone is commenting about a easy job youve done,they didnt need to watch thenn. Good job sir

Good info for greenies.If you think that's a hack you should see some o the shit we pulled off in the boiler room of an aircraft carrier!😅😅😅

I just want to say something to those with the negative comments. Not everybody that watches YouTube have had the privilege of learning certain skills, such as the bolt modification in this video. Lighten up and let live. Everybody is at a different place in their learning and understanding. I hope there are 12 year olds watching this great video, instead of other worthless options. I learned this from my dad when I was about 13 and it brought back great memories! Great video!! Jeremy,from Michigan

I figured this trick out for myself about 10 years ago! Having the nuts on there automatically straightens out the last few threads and lifts the thinnest threads that need to be filled down so they don't hang up and block the threads when you go to thread it in it's intended hole!

Amazing. I never would have figured out how to shorten a bolt if it wasn't for Youtube.