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The head slots on at least one of the intonation screws on my -72 Azure is getting a little too close to stripping out for my liking; they're not there yet, but I'd like to be prepared, just in case.

Does anyone know where I can get some '72-style saddle adjustment screws ? I have several recent 4003 ones but as many will know they're too long. If I could get them with allen key slots instead of phillips even better. Alternatively if someone can suggest a good way of cutting them (neatly) to the correct length with the absolute basic tools that might be an option. Please bear in mind I am to metal work what Audley Harrison is to boxing.

A couple of years ago I bought some screws for my 1975 4001, including intonation adjustment screws with allen key heads, from a UK based ebay seller going by the ID super_lenton. It might be worth contacting him to see if he has any more knocking around, or where he got them from. Looking at his seller feedback it appears that he still sells them occasionally. I find the allen/hex key type screws a lot easier and a lot quicker for intonation adjustment.

Thanks for the info Antony. I might try dropping him a line.