Glass Cutting

The humble Glass Cutter is one of the most important tools that you can purchase if you are working with glass. The cutter is a tool that is hand held, with a wheel designed to scratch the glass surface. This has the effect of making the tension of the glass softer so it can be broken along the scratch line, which is also known as a ‘score line’. A good quality Glass Cutter lets you to cut the glass shapes you need without excessive breakages. Where possible, try a selection of different Glass Cutters before you make your choice. Below is a selection of the glass cutting tools that are available on the market to make sure the glass is cut accurately. London Glaziers carry glass cutting tools.

Barrel Cutter:
This is the most common style of self-oiling tool. The Barrel cutter has a swivel cutting head and a barrel that’s designed for comfort in your hand with the barrel serving as the oil reservoir. London Glazing know glass cutting.

Pistol-Grip Cutter:
If you have arthritis or difficultly holding finger tension for extended periods of time, the pistol-grip cutter may be a good option for you. This device is designed to fit comfortably into the palm of your hand, taking the pressure off your fingers. The pistol-grip cutter has the same swivel cutting head as the barrel cutter, so it cuts just as well.

Strip-and-Circle Cutter:
A strip and circle cutter isn’t a necessary tool, but I highly recommend getting one, especially if you want to make glass boxes or lampshades. As its name implies, 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 1⁄2 inch up to 8 to 10 inches It also easily converts into a circle cutter, allowing you to cut circles of glass.