Kazaf Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I've been able to find a few spare glass sheets, thought it'd be useful as a glass lid. As I'm missing a few pieces. The glass sheets are already in rectangle form, I will just have to shorten them a little, but I have no clue how to cut the glass. Any help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianniz Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 hey champ goto any hardware stores and ask for a glazier tool (or glass cuttign tool) get a diamond tip (they aren't that expensive $30) and then you can goto youtube and search for a demo ps if you buy the metal glass cutter ($10) you will end up cracking all the glass just like me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzah Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 hey champ goto any hardware stores and ask for a glazier tool (or glass cuttign tool) get a diamond tip (they aren't that expensive $30) and then you can goto youtube and search for a demo ps if you buy the metal glass cutter ($10) you will end up cracking all the glass just like me Yeah I'm gonna get a diamond tipped one this weekend. I stuffed up a few cuts last weekend by using one of those cheaper ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Gianniz, I bought an $11 cutter from Bunnings but I havnt used it yet. The thing is that the head on it is made in Germany, which usually means quality. I think it's metal, it has 6 rollers 1mm to 6mm glass. Will I still ruin my cuts with it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzah Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Gianniz, I bought an $11 cutter from Bunnings but I havnt used it yet. The thing is that the head on it is made in Germany, which usually means quality. I think it's metal, it has 6 rollers 1mm to 6mm glass. Will I still ruin my cuts with it ? That's the same one that I bought from bunnings and I wish I had spent a bit extra on a better one as the cuts it did weren't very good so I ended up cracking a few pieces. Unless you have experience then I think you're better off paying a little extra so that you don't end up breaking some of the glass. I plan on going down and either buying an oil filled one or a diamond tipped one edit have a look at this youtube video see how easy that cut was well the one from bunnings didn't make cut that easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks Azzah, please let us know how you go with your cuts once you try the diamond tip or oil filled cutter. I am a bit peeved, because the bunnings service guy said the oil filled one was no better for cutting than the roller one. If you find it is heaps better, then I will get a better one before I ruin my glass sheets ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogboy Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 i was talking to the guy at my LFS, his brother is a leadlight glass manufacturer. apparently new glass is much better to cut than old glass as old glass may crack in any old direction. also any thicker than 6mm and you prob need it done professionally. good luck. i have cracked many glass panes with my efforts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma2938 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I've been making up some fry tanks using 2 different glass cutters, I found they were ok in the begining but after half a dozen cuts or so either they got blunt or I got sloppy. If I had of seen a diamond tip cutter I would have got it. I'll definantly pick one up when I go back to bunnings. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzah Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I've been reading a few sites and it sounds like the ones with oil are the way to go. Most sites say that the ones that don't come with oil in them should be dipped in oil prior to use as one that is oiled creates a smoother score line. If you don't have one that comes with oil a few site recommend using cutting oil, sewing oil or kerosene. This site has a step by step guide to cutting glass Click Me I still plan on buying a tungsten/diamond tipped oil filled cutter this weekend as I just dont trust the $10 one I bought from bunnings after the amount of glass I ruined with it last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma2938 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I just tried using some sewing oil on the roller. And it cut so easily!! I didnt press too hard when I made the cut this time, when I had been cutting it in the past I was pressing really hard, and going over and over the same cut, this time I just did one cut, and it broke exactly where I wanted. I was cutting 6mm glass. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzah Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I just tried using some sewing oil on the roller. And it cut so easily!! I didnt press too hard when I made the cut this time, when I had been cutting it in the past I was pressing really hard, and going over and over the same cut, this time I just did one cut, and it broke exactly where I wanted. I was cutting 6mm glass. Ben excellent so my advise was right don't you just love google Was it some old glass or new glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Fan Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hi, You can use kerosene, mineral turp as the lubricane as these are easily wash off with water. Use a small brush to lubricate along the line where u want to cut b4 u actually cut it with the glass cutter. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Thanks guys, excellent thread. I think the roller ones are ok, you just have to make sure you dip them in oil before each cut. I was told that the oil filled ones are no better, they just save you the hassle of oiling your blade before each cut. Fine if your going to do a a hundreds cuts, but as most of us are just doing a few cuts and trying it out, it appears the roller one (with the German made head) might be ok afterall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma2938 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Yep, I just did like 10 cuts without a prob, really nice and straight. Also, befor I found it really hard to cut off small amounts (say 2.5 - 3cm but I even managed to do those cuts without a prob. I am just squirting some onto the roller, if i applied it to the glass I think that would make keeping the ruler straight quite hard. YES VERY GOOD THREAD!! thanks to who ever posted to use oil. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzah Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 YES VERY GOOD THREAD!! thanks to who ever posted to use oil. Ben Don't thank me thank google I only posted the info about the oil after doing some searching on google. I had some great success with it tonight as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedog1au Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Also Guys, never "go over" a cut. Do it once only. And remember when "snapping" the sheet your actually pull the glass apart not break it. New glass is better than old! I have come across this site for some useful tips: http://www.austinglass.com.au/aquariums.html Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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