Basic Glass Cutting Principles And Tools

It doesn’t matter whether you are setting your own window, creating a stained glass effect, or working on another project, the art of cutting glass is a really handy skill that is not reallt that hard master, and by using the correct tools and of course with a steady hand, almost everyone can begin cutting standard glass at home.The normal way of cutting glass is done by scoring and breaking. The scoring is done by using a glass cutter. This is usually an inexpensive tool depending on its design. Lay the glass on a flat surface. London Glazing are professionals. To get the best results put some oil on to the area to be cut. Some glass cutters can carry oil in the handle which flows it as it cuts. This will improve the quality of the scoring. The process of scratching or scoring is done purposely, as it interrupts the tension and makes the glass easier to cut. This is a called a score line. It is better to start with the best quality cutter that you can afford. This will ensure that your glass is cut correct at the first attempt. London Glaziers are the best for all glass and glazing. There are different styles of cutter, here are a couple available and how they work. The Strip-and-Circle Cutter is versatile, especially if you want to make a glass box or a lampshade. To operte, you use the strip and circle cutter to cut straight strips of glass and circles. It can be adjusted to cut almost any size of glass strips from ½ inch to 10 inches, and can easily turn into a circle cutter. The Pencil Grip Cutter has a straight shaft and is quite comfortable to hold, and is filled with oil. As the name suggests it is held just the same as a pencil, but it can be held like a dagger when it is pulled. Use a constant pressure to score so the wheel rolls off the edge of the glass. You will hear and feel a rather pleasant scoring sound as the wheel rolls.