Why professionals choose diamond cutters
You can cut a glass with a simple metal device, but you will spend a lot of time grinding it. In turn, the diamond makes the most accurate and accurate cuts, as well as the state of the cutting edge will remain unchanged for many years, unlike rusting household knives.
In the device is treated or artificial diamond, which is times stronger than most stones in nature.
The size of the cutting stone: from 0, 022 to 0.16 carats.
What should be the glass cutter: a choice for household use
An important element of the tool is the handle - this is the first thing a person touches and on what can determine the usability. It should be drop-shaped with a bend at the working tip. Should be comfortable in the arm.
At the end of the rod is a head( hammer), which has a diamond shape with cut corners. It is used for cutting glass, breaking off, and also punching a cut line before splitting. On the hammer is directly the cutting element, represented by a steel frame on which a diamond is clad with silver. Fastening of the cutting element takes place by screws in the hammer. When the stone is blunt, the screws are untwisted, and the cutting element is rotated by another face, although often the cutter remains sharp for a very long time.
The working tip containing the cutting stone is the main element of the glass cutter. The accuracy of cutting depends on the quality of its execution( whether the stone is fixed exactly, whether the fastenings are strong, etc.).
The rod, the same frame, acts as a connecting part between the components and is made of steel or brass alloy. Must be with an anti-corrosion coating.
Ways of cutting glass and recommendations
Your first task when cutting - it is rational to save glass. Therefore, you should consider how to reduce the number of incisions and improve the quality of products. Consider rational pruning using the rectangle as an example.
- Place the glass sheet on the surface, measure the parameters. You may find that its edges have a rectangular shape, but there are some rough edges. They can be eliminated by cutting to 4-5 mm.
- Next, the rectangular shape should be marked with a tape measure and a ruler and cut a thin line with a diamond cut glass. After moving the sheet of glass to the edge of the table and press on the line so that the glass is broken.
- For accuracy, it is necessary to tap the line several times with a hammer. All sides of the rectangle are cut in this way.
- To create a curvilinear shape, it is better to make a special pattern-pattern on the plywood or cardboard and draw the required shape on the glass, and then cut it.
In general, it is possible to cut with a glass cutter any shape.
Watch the video in the next tab, which perfectly illustrates how to cut glass-cut glass of various shapes.
Special tools required for using a diamond cutter
- Protective gloves
- Glass sheets
- Angular form and standard
- Glass cutter( direct)
- Meter or tape measure
How to use a diamond cutter: step by step guide
Please note! Diamond produces a surprisingly thin incision without chips, if properly used. Therefore, before you start a clean work, it would not hurt to practice a little.
Step 1: Preparation of the working surface and tools
First of all, pick up a flat surface in the room, cover with a soft cloth or a piece of carpet. The surface on which you put the glass should be larger than the cloth itself, so as not to damage it. You will need a ruler and a glass cutter, a square and a tape measure, and also take a pencil or marker. Do all work in gloves.
Step 2: Preparatory work with glass and cutting
Take a sheet of glass and place it on the work surface. If the glass is large, and you are worried that it will not accidentally fall, tie it with a rope to the surface. Take a cloth and wipe the glass from dust, inspect it for bubbles, cracks, scratches, etc. Take the glass cutter and check its cutting ability. Hold the device with two fingers behind a strong base, i.e.hammer. Press on the glass is not required more than a sheet of paper when drawing.
Look at the glass after the cut;you should see a white line that looks like a scratch. If so, then you are doing everything right. Otherwise, the line can be thick and leave a lot of fragmentation dust - this is evidence that you have made a mistake somewhere. Turn the direction of the glass cutter and reduce the pressure. You can not cut the already cut line twice. This action can completely ruin the glass.
Success in the repair and be careful!