Cutting Glass

Everyday glass cutting is normally done by scoring and breaking. The scoring is done by using a glass cutter. This is usually an inexpensive tool depending on its design. London Glazing supply all glass. Lay the glass on a flat surface. To achieve 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 on purpose, because it interrupts the tension and makes the glass easier to cut (weakens it). This is a ‘score line’ in the trade. 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. If you have the opportunity, look at and try a selection of varoious cutters before you choose. London Glaziers tradesmen can measure and cut all types of glass. There are many types of cutter, here are a couple available and how they work. The Pencil Grip Cutter is a straight shaft and very comfortable to hold with oil inside. It can be pushed or pulled. Both ways are is ok as long as the wheel can be seen. 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. The Strip-and-Circle cutter is very good, especially if you want to make a glass box or a lampshade. The way it works is in the name, you use the strip and circle cutter to cut straight strips of glass and circles. You can adjust the tool to cut almost any size of glass strips from half an inch right up to 8-10 inches. it easily transforms inot a circle cutter.