How to deal with worn Stratocaster saddle screws - tips and tricks

Over time saddle Stratocaster-style height adjustment screws (grub screws), can get clogged, rusted or seize up to the point where they become a problem. Not to mention they can chew your palm up in the process. Here's how to deal with them, plus a couple other tips.
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[@johnkirkpatrick1778]

It is possible to obtain grub screws of different lengths, making this job much easier! Just remember to order metric AND imperial types: if you work on a number of guitars, you'll definitely need both thread types.

[@guitar-niche]

Exactly right! But some folks do like to tinker :)