Jig for trimming binding post screws (Chicago Screws)

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I headed to the hardware store not once but twice, somehow managing to walk out with three 3/8" long binding post screws when I specifically needed 1/4" ones - a rookie mistake if ever there was one. Feeling exasperated after repeated trips, I made up my mind to solve the problem on the spot: instead of buying what I needed all over again, I opted to take matters into my own hands by shortening those lengthy screws. The first test proved tricky since even when trimmed to just 1/8", these diminutive screws still failed miserably in keeping their posts firmly in place. With this challenge looming large, a clever solution was badly needed. What the task demanded then was the design and creation of a precision jig that accurately fits snugly around the post's diameter - its main objective being the precise cutting down of the unwanted length of those wayward screws. By following safety guidelines carefully while operating this simple yet innovative device, I successfully trimmed an aluminum screw to size in a remarkable span of less than one minute.