diff --git a/gfthings/gfbase.py b/gfthings/gfbase.py
index a6558f8..219f40c 100644
--- a/gfthings/gfbase.py
+++ b/gfthings/gfbase.py
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ def make_variant(file_base, obj):
         magnet_rad = args.magnet_diameter/2
         magnet_depth = args.magnet_depth
         counter_sink = False
-        screw_hole_count = 2 if not args.short else 0
+        screw_hole_count = args.screw_hole_count if not args.short else 0
         base = BaseGrid(x, y,
                         screw_rad=screw_rad,
                         magnet_rad=magnet_rad,