How To Cut Glass

[jaspermatty]

Picture Framers use the glass splitters and also tap the glass--unless they have a wall cutter

[SicariusMortus]

Good explanation to cut basic glass.

Thank you!

[theblapman]

Yeah, her technique work on cheap glass, but the minute you move to stained or flash-back glass, she loses credibility. You MUST use line breaks and grosing pliers for the latter mentioned glasses. Since there's no way for me to prove that I've been working with stained glass for a few years, I guess you'll have ro take my word for it.

[bosellers8224]

Thank you so much! I just cut my first glass...you're awesome!

[radiowashington]

Thanks.

[braca0007]

thank you wery much :) before i was lost a hope.now i know that need new fresh saw's.because used is not efective

[squazify]

can i cut out just a middle part or do i have to start from an edge

[onnersbaba12]

Thank you very much. Very thorough!

[BADBOYZ1727]

do u need any kind of oil i heard of using babyoil helps

[desain2]

Why did it take 6 mins to explain that? Everything that you demonstrated could have been explained in 1 min

[FREENAMEFTW]

You press to hard with the glasscutter. alot less strenght = better cut. its not cutting by force its cutting with vibrations.

[ziegl017]

great job!! thank you.

[LazY7183]

You know how I now that was a bad cut?....IT'S A FLETCHER!! Try an oil cutter. With a swivel head. Also try wiping wear you're going to score to get all the particles off. If you hear the skip, find where it did and score over the skipped part.

[Rawr5649]

wear gloves! 

[artidmembers]

This hand held scoring tool would never cut a windshield. Anything that has alcohol and fire in the same sentence, is not a great idea, but I bet it looks cool when it splits.

[LazY7183]

@artidmembers Um that hand cutting tool... that fletcher, can and would cut a windshield. Your windshield is laminated which a glass cutter can cut.

[alapon77]

Thank you!

[0311Ares]

Would something like this also work on a windshield?? I've also seen people use alcohol and fire to make the 2 pieces separate. You cut the glass, pour alcohol on the cut part, and light it. the cut piece practically falls off...

[skiesatnite]

alopss..

hey i can easily cut thin glass now..thanks to u..but i hv difficulty when it comes to thick glass..i found myself wasting many glasses..u got any tips for me???

[dnu88]

Just bought the tool and try to use it.This really help.

Thanks a lot.

[jangofett642]

Thank thank you so much. I used this to fix a window i shot with a bb gun!

[TheChosenOne862]

he ycould i cut a hole in somthing like a glass ball i wanna make a bong out of those plant waterer thing

[PlayItAgainJohn11]

Cool, now we're ready to try it !

[vsvenson]

Great video! I was struggling to cut a piece of glass, watched this, and got it just right!

[tiredfingers99]

Do you find that the carbide tip on the cutter ever gets dull? How can I sharpen it? Thanks.

[vzarou]

thank you verry much i try i buy from home depot i broke 3 glasse i have i want to learn because i have window small 1 to replace many thanks for you but the tools in home depot is not that good quality i look for the cutter not like you have they have some like pen i think that easy than role i will try all bless to you thanks for answer me you good

[vzarou]

thank you sweety but i have to do cutting around small shape its dificult???????

[artidmembers]

@vzarou I have seen people doing stained glass, and I have had to cut shapes also. It's the same technique holding the cutter at a 90º angle but you have to keep even pressure and do it freehand. When the shape is all scored you need to put a score or two from the edge of the shape to the outside edge of the glass. That way the shape can fall out.

[LincolnSP150]

Very Nice Demonstration

[1sedition1]

Please try cutting the glass into slivers, and making a hexagonal bong.

[artidmembers]

Framing supply companies online, some deliver see if there is one in your area. but a box of glass is really heavy to ship. Craft and Hobbie suppliers may sell you some. Ask a local framer, they might sell you a few sheets.

[ajvidman21]

where can you buy the actual glass?

[ContigoSinTi]

Escuse me, Greetings from mexico, With That Tool, can Cut Car Glass???

i have an idea, i want to buy Auto Glass TINTED from Agency, im thinking to Cut the Tinted Glass, And Put into my Car.... Its That Posible with this Tecnique??

Thanks a lot... Hope... It CAn

Greetings from mexico : )

[artidmembers]

@ContigoSinTi I think you need another tool, one that is heavier. I will find out for you.

[artidmembers]

@ContigoSinTi Auto glass is very different and requires professional tools. Plus the glass is curved. Not my line of work.

[CoyoteBoyUK]

@ContigoSinTi Auto glass is generally toughened, which means it cannot be cut.

[fuduzan5562]

This video was exactly what I've been looking for, thank you so much!

[aap760]

Thanks. Helped a lot. I appreciate it.

[nikospneuma1]

if i do thsi again and again on the same line i did the first time i mean pass it over more than 1 time will it help???i mean i will open i bigger hole?

[artidmembers]

@nikospneuma1 You should only score the glass one time. Re scoring will only cause chipping and splintering, which can be dangerous. Practice on scrap glass until you get the hang of the pressure needed. Also, be sure you have a decent glass cutting tool. I threw away 3 this weekend that would just not give me a clean score.

[nikospneuma1]

@artidmembers thnx

[ninjaofthe9seas]

where do you get glass cutting tools?

[artidmembers]

@ninjaofthe9seas

You can get glass cutting tools at any hardware store. The brand shouldn't matter.

[dwegowy77]

@artidmembers One thing this (helpful!) video suggested to me is that those green handle glass cutters (Fletchers brand) are crap. That's the kind I bought and I'm convinced it is the tool that is sabotaging my glass cutting. Spare no expense.

[StuPadazzo]

I've watched a bunch of glass cutting videos, most of which were decent. But this is the FIRST video where they actually mention ALL the little details that actually make the biggest differences; such as: How to hold the tool (who'da thought) and "Hey everybody, pay attention to the fact that the tool is 'off-set' so you have to compensate when drawing and cutting your line". It's about time someone did this right.. This is the difference between good "How tos" and mediocre How tos. Great vid

[ihatestupidvideos]

i have that blue one

[richwarth]

You make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing,

[AviationMusic]

This is really a nice video : Far more detailed and better than the other videos about glass cutting that I have seen before ! I would give it 5 stars, thank you !

[Laphroaig16]

Good Vid, clearly and simply presented. Thanks

[uzerofutube]

That's nice, but how do you cut a circular or oval piece out of a bigger piece? Any special tools needed to get that done?

[ysld7]

Belgian framing glass is known in my world as none glare glass

[ysld7]

There is no such thing as glass that is thinner the window glass,Its a 1/16th of an inch. I think you are mistaken. Try snapping 1/4 or 3/8 plate glass like that,DOn't think you are strong enough to. Like I said,I own a glass company I been doing this for years.

[artidmembers]

@ysld7 Ok have it your way. Belgian framing glass may not be thinner than 1/6th of an inch (not enough to argue about) but it certainly causes less color distortion. I have no need to cut 3/8th inch glass, but I have had to cut 1/4 inch and it is difficult to snap the way I am showing, but I do mention that you can turn the glass over and press on the scoreline from the back. It works fine for me.

I am a framer, you are a glazier and indeed there are some differences. I'm sharing what I know.

[ysld7]

Try cutting 1/4 or 3/8 glass and snap it with your hands,Tell me how that works out for you =^) Then again you more then likely won't be cutting that thick of glass that small,You are cutting window glass

[artidmembers]

@ysld7 I am cutting Belgian framing glass. It's a bit thinner and far less color than window glass which adds a greenish tint to viewing artwork beneath it. However, I have had to cut window glass many times to replace the 6 x 6 sidelights on my front door. I always split with my hands or turn the glass over and press on the back if it's being stubborn. Glass cutting GETS easy when you do it every day!

[ysld7]

Glass cutting is easy,Well I am a glazer so what you expect lol

[alxmorfin]

I need to cut some glass. this video was very helpful. thank you for sharing the procedure with us!

[artidmembers]

That is the way I was taught and it had worked wonderfully for me for years. Be prepared to make some bad cuts while you get the hang of it. When I was learning, there were very bad words said repeatedly.

[portraUK]

thanks for doing this video, it's a really big help to me as a newbie :)

[mistav89]

oil might help

[tomotillo]

Great tutorial, very helpful. So -- that first cutter was just worn-out, junk? Pitch it? I would have liked to see you try to use it again, to confirm the problem was the cutter and not a variation in your technique.

Any comments on cutting old, used glass?

Thanks again for a great video. - JK

[artidmembers]

The first cutter was old and I could hear it chattering so I knew it was no good. Follow same instructions for old, used glass or window glass. Some people use a little cutting oil on the wheel now and again, it's a good idea.

[stsilas01]

Hi, did you know that you can sharpen the wheel in your cutter using a nice smooth piece of slate and some oil? any oil will do, i use old engine oil or something like that, just pour some on the slate and move the wheel from side to side at the angle of the wheel, turn over and repeat, i promise you it works a treat, I am a glazier in the UK and my wheels last for ages, pretty good video BTW.

[artidmembers]

Hi Thanks for the tip on sharpening the wheel. I have never heard of that but I will be sure to try it. It makes total sense. Thanks for the nod of approval. If you have any more hints I will put them in the next video about cutting glass and credit you.

[stsilas01]

Hi old glass can be cut in exactly the same way as new, just make sure where you are gonna cut is clean ie no paint etc , hope this helps.

[migoflores]

thank for the great tutorial! i really need the info because im trying to make variable sizes glasses for picture frames.

just one question, i dont have the "roler" type of glass cutter. what i have is just the pen type. or the pointed tip. you think this would do? thanks :)

[artidmembers]

I have never used a pen type cutter, try it and see. Let me know if it works. The ones with the wheel are readily available at hardware stores and craft supply places like Michael's, ACMoore, Hobby Lobby

[villano111]

cool video thanks

[Mgmt]

Thanks for posting this. This is the ONLY worthwhile glass cutting video on the net. The others are no where near as helpful. Thanks.

[artidmembers]

Thank you so much!

[SolarMichigan]

Absolutely excellent video! Articulate, intelligent speaker. Good production quality and lighting. And best of all - the video demonstrated exactly what the title stated - "How to cut glass".

I am building solar PV panels and just picked up some 1/4" plate glass that is a little too big for my needs. Thanks for the tip on holding the tool, I have never seen that before! I will let you know how it goes.

[artidmembers]

Thank you for the feedback! 1/4" plate glass may prove to be more challenging to cut because of the thickness, but give it a try, I hope you have some to practice with!