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The problem with cutting down a timesert fitting is that it uses the expansion of the lower part to fix it in place. Therefore if you should cut that section off the insert would not be retained properly...true?
Helicoils aren't as secure as timesert but they can be shortened - there's a video on YouTube showing this.
Helicoils aren't as secure as timesert but they can be shortened - there's a video on YouTube showing this.