How To Measure And Cut Glass

Using a ruler and T-bar, you can mark a dividing line in one step, which must run exactly at right angles to the edge of the glass.

When measuring new glass, the main thing is to try to be accurate. It is best to take the measurements slowly twice. An inaccuracy of even a few millimeters can render the glass unusable. In order for the glass to fit freely into the frame, subtract 3 mm in height and width from the internal size of the frame.

Working surface

Place the glass on a flat, tarp-covered surface. It shouldn't be too tough.

For complex shapes, make a template that you place under the glass and focus on it as you work. Guide the cutter along the steel ruler.

Hold the rail with one hand, with the other - run the glass cutter along the marked line. The glass will make a singing sound.

Draw a glass cutter along the ruler - a single line. Cut the glass on one side. When doing this, you should hear a singing sound. When cutting thick glass, the cutting line and glass cutter can be preliminarily lubricated with a small amount of turpentine. The embossed glass is cut only on the smooth side, as the glass cutter will "stumble" on the structural side and you will not get a single line.

When cutting complex-shaped glass, it is recommended to make a template that is placed under the glass.

These glass cutters cut solid steel wheels. After grinding the working area, the wheel is moved one position.

Place the cut glass on the marker strip and tap along the cut - a series of thin cracks will appear.