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SCREW SLOT FIXTURE Reviews & Ratings

BROWNELLS SCREW SLOT FIXTURE

The Brownells Screw Slot Fixture allows gunsmiths to cut precise, centered screw slots for custom firearm builds, restorations, and repair work. Designed to simplify the fitting of new screws or the recutting of damaged slots on classic firearms, this fixture helps achieve professional-quality results with consistent alignment and accuracy.

Constructed from heat-treated steel for long-lasting durability, the fixture securely holds screws in the desired position using an adjustable clamping thumb screw. Dual sets of roller pins act as guides for a slotting file or saw blade, ensuring straight, centered cuts that enhance both the appearance and functionality of firearm screws.

Ideal for custom gunsmithing projects and firearm restoration work, the Brownells Screw Slot Fixture helps create clean, uniform screw slots that deliver a traditional, professional finish.

FEATURES

Precisely centers screw slots during cutting
Ideal for custom firearm builds and restorations
Simplifies fitting new screws to firearms
Useful for repairing or recutting damaged screw slots
Clamping thumb screw securely holds screws in place
Dual roller pin guides ensure straight, consistent cuts
Produces professional-quality screw slots
Durable heat-treated steel construction
Black oxide finish for corrosion resistance

SPECIFICATIONS

Material: Heat-Treated Steel
Finish: Black Oxide
Length: 2" (5.1 cm)
Width: 1.25" (3.2 cm)
Height: 7/8" (22.2 mm)
Compatible File/Blade Thickness: .025"
Application: Screw Slot Cutting, Repair, and Restoration for Gunsmithing Use

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Great little tool

Works as advertised!

Professional money & time saver!

One of the best tools I have bought in years. It is unbelievable how much time this tool saves. You can turn out professional looking slots in screw heads in about as much time as it does to read this review, and the slot is perfectly centered in the screw head every time. Whoever came up with this fixture, is a person who I'd like to shake his hand!

A real lifesaver!

This is a wonderful tool for those who restore guns or build their own, as you can modify pretty much any screw to make just the screw you need. Centering a screw slot by hand is a frustrating hit-or-miss proposition, so I was truly amazed to see what I have been missing. No more endless searches for that missing screw, just turn down the head on a standard screw to the right shape, cut the slot, and it's done! The only reason I don't give it a 5 star rating is that it's not adjustable, and only allows for .025 files to be used. Fortunately, a hack saw blade will fit between the rollers, and you can make a guide cut and then widen the slot with a hand-held file. I haven't tried it with thinner files, but I would think that you can tape the sides of the file to keep it on center. I have contacted Brownells about offering different size rollers (replacement standard rollers would also be great), and I hope that they will bite. If you could use this fixture with any size file, it would go from excellent to absolutely outstanding!

Great Product

A great idea that needs a little tweaking. You can cut straight slots, if you're careful. It is advertised as only taking .025 saw blades or files, but mine easily took a.035 hacksaw blade with no trouble at all. That part is great. But, when I try to cut .025" slots there's too much room for error, so I have to watch closely to get the blade centered. The first thing I did was to make a brass hold down screw so that when I tightened it up to hold the screw, it won't ruin the threads. I'm going to get some tool steel and make some larger rollers to tighten up the gap for a .025" saw blade. I'm like that other reviewer, they need to offer different size rollers so you can cut a wide variety of slots. All in all, it's a great little gadget that I would recommend.