Description

GLASS CUTTER

A glass cutter is a tool used to make a clean, controlled score on a sheet of glass. This score creates a weakness in the glass, allowing you to break it along the desired line

Glass cutters are relatively simple tools, typically consisting of a handle and a small cutting wheel made of tungsten carbide or diamond. When you draw the cutter along the glass surface, the cutting wheel creates a tiny scratch on the surface. This scratch disrupts the glass’s molecular structure, making it more prone to breaking along that line.

Here are some of the different types of glass cutters:

• Pencil-style glass cutter:This is the most common type of glass cutter. It has a long, thin handle that resembles a pencil and a cutting wheel at the tip.
  Pencil style glass cutter
• Scoring wheel cutter:This type of cutter has a small, handheld head with a cutting wheel. It is often used for scoring curved lines.
  Scoring wheel glass cutter
• Compass cutter:This specialized cutter allows you to cut circles or other curved shapes in glass.

Here are some things to keep in mind when using a glass cutter:

• Use a straightedge: For straight cuts, it is important to use a straightedge, such as a ruler or metal bar, to guide the glass cutter.
• Score the glass once: Apply firm, even pressure as you draw the cutter along the glass in one smooth motion. Don’t go back and recut the line.
• Break the glass: Once you have scored the glass, place the glass sheet over the edge of a table with the score line directly overhanging the edge. Gently apply pressure to the overhanging piece of glass until it snaps along the score line.
• Wear safety glasses: Always wear safety glasses when cutting glass to protect your eyes from flying shards of glass.

Glass cutters are a relatively inexpensive tool that can be helpful for a variety of projects around the house. With a little practice, you can learn to cut glass safely and accurately.