How to cut glass - table break

[ramses1401]

i'm going to the hospital!!....@%#&!!

[xHizukax]

WTF?!!!! mine did not break!! whats wrong with this shit? i've also tried scoring at the back but it will still nt break!.. arrrrrggggggghhhhhhhhhhh!!!

[IntegraGSR5]

@xHizukax it might be tempered glass.

[AntiquedMirror]

Not that I care but why on a granite table? Did you not like the scratch free surface?

[boost43534]

i tried it already but it doesn't work

how did you do that?

[goodnight4u]

Aw man my mom is pissed. I just read the title and now my mom is saying i need to pay her $500 for a new glass table.

[ihatestupidvideos]

dang thats awsome!!

[gottaluvfriends]

cutting a wine bottle... in slants or shapes on one side...

I wanted to be able to make some of these for centerpieces for my friend's wedding. I was wondering, would your tool (? can you tell me the brand to buy and is it sold at Michaels or online somewhere?) and the tapping on the other side work to do this? and sandpaper would work to smooth the sharp edges right?

[cateye27]

i gues breaking glass over a GLASS table isnt the best idea. jk LOL

[StellulaCalliope]

@cateye27

It's a granite table.

[alextheromanian]

how you make the edges smooth for a diy desk glass top

[StellulaCalliope]

@alextheromanian

You need professional polishing.

[pimenton73]

I cut the glass with a Lilberschnitt Glasscheider, a brush with kerosene and a table with felt carpet.

[agg8282]

stellula got any videos or tips on cutting 1/2" plate glass?

[StellulaCalliope]

@agg8282 - You need a water-lubricated diamond saw blade for these though jobs.

[link77au]

Iam a glazier myself, and damn i wish she was working at our company!!!

[DarkJDL]

it seems so easy when it's done the right way! (I'm not an expert, actually I just browse through videos and some peeps seems having trouble)

[werichha]

how much do glazier make in canada andis there a high demand?

[mortson978]

It really helps to have a sharp cutter. Otherwise, you have to use excessive force, which can cause fractures. I learned that the hard way.

[StellulaCalliope]

You need a carbide wheel glass cutter. They last "forever."

[mortson978]

I've gone through three already. I must be doing something wrong. Don't they use industrial diamond tipped scratchers?

[StellulaCalliope]

If you've gone through 3, I suspect these are cheap $5 STEEL wheel. A carbide cutter is about $30. Carbide is nearly as hard as diamond.

[mortson978]

I think you're absolutely right. It certainly would be a good investment.

[link77au]

You need to lube the cut, At out company we use kerosene. just run a kero pad in the area before you cut. Otherwise you will go through cutting wheels all the time

[mortson978]

I always use wd40

[link77au]

wd40 may work i'm not too sure, but try kerosene thats what 80% of the glass factories use

[mortson978]

then diesel fuel would work almost exactly the same. I think that because wd 40 is also petroleum based, it should work about the same too. I think my cutting wheels are cheap steel. I need to get the carbide wheels.

[link77au]

you need a hardened steel or tungsten carbide cutting wheel. I recomend ordering one from a glass supply shop or website, the ones you get from your everyday hardware store are cheap. toyo is a good brand i have had my toyo cutter for years without fail.

[mortson978]

All right, thanks for the tip. I'll order one someday. The only time i really cut glass is when a window breaks. Other than that, I mostly work with metal. Glass is fascinating though. I used to like to draw glass into fibers with a torch. Good fun.

[FullMentalPanic]

lol, wow, that sure looked simple and clean, and sexy.

thanks for the how-to, i'm gonna have to cut off the broken edge of a bathroom mirror that i broke while moving, and i'm too lazy to go out and buy another big piece that i'm liable to break again anyway :-(.

[yeahitsk]

How thick is this glass? 1/4"? Do you do this table break because of the thickness or just because it is too large to break by hand? Just wondered as I want to cut some quarter inch plate glass.

[StellulaCalliope]

It's about 3-4 mm thick - standard window thickness. The table break is great for long straight scores on large sheets of glass.

[djextra1]

she looks sexy :)

[CRVZS]

WTF¿?

[wilg1]

clear glass does cut like butter,arctic glass always breaks on me :-(

[fleiteh]

just a random question lol

why r you cutting outward like that

[StellulaCalliope]

It's the most efficient way?

[x0xHalebopx0x]

I don't see how that would be the most efficient way, it's way more easier to cut towards you, than away from you.. :S

And what is that table made out of? Maybe you should cut your class on something softer or it can be damaged.

[canon456]

yea i also cut glass towards me and usually cut it on a special felt table...but hey whatever works go for it

[StellulaCalliope]

Damage may occur if tiny shards of glass are on the table. The hardness of the table matters not.

[StellulaCalliope]

The table is granite. Damage may occur if tiny shards of glass are on the table. The hardness of the table itself matters not.

Scoring the glass forward is a better habit, because the marked line you have to score is never hidden under your hand, or your hand's shadow. It's also a more natural motion for your body.

[canon456]

i learn something new everyday thx

[doubleunderscored]

it is not good practice to cut glass forward like that always cut towards yourself

because when you start cutting heavyweight glass ( 10mm and up ) you start to use different degree wheels and need a lot more pressure from your hand and arm

so it is a lot easier to cut towards yourself then trust me i have been cutting glass for 15 years and learned from guys with 25 years plus experience

[MasSGyozA]

cool

[stsilas01]

believe me with just a little practise it is easy

[flambore]

Nice video. Helped me a lot. After watching this, I did mine similar to this, and had no problems.

[MithranArkanere]

You can cut glazed tiles with that too.

[cowsrock99]

cool!

[byhammerandhand]

Stocking feet?

[cowsrock99]

yups

[StellulaCalliope]

Indeed! I cut the glass in my kitchen for the demo, rather than my studio, which is messy. I knew that floor was clean, and clear glass cuts like butter...

[iluvmango]

Holy crap o.o