If anyone wants to shorten a socket with a hacksaw or a grinder, go for it. It's just that I have a lathe, and it's much more efficient than using any hand tools, and gives a much better looking result. I shortened a socket last night, in preparation for the "pulley party" later today -- it looks like a factory-made short socket, except there is no chrome on the cut end.

I just thought it would be helpful to offer to do this for other folks. If you don't want one, no big deal. It's not like I'm going to get rich from these.