questions about cutting glass

[gotbags-10]

Just wondering the best way to cut some 1/4 inch glass that i have. I went out and bought a glass cut kit which had a cutter and oil. I practiced on 1/8inch glass and had no problems. Just when I stepped up to the thicker glass. Is it because it was a cheap cutter? I'm just scoring the glass once with some medium force, not to hard. Anyone have any tips?

[bananaboat]

cutting glass is very easy and any cheap cutter will cut 1/4in 6mm glass no problem you really dont even need the oil really i work at a float glass plant in michigan you wont run into problems until you hit 8mm glass at home you should have no problems

[siropa]

i'm far from an expert, but when i've done 1/4" glass i've done the scoring and then put a piece of wood right on the score line and clamped it to a work bench. firmly, but not too hard. then i've tapped along the line. has worked well.

[inkmates]

practice practice practice. Thats what worked for me

[BeanAnimal]

Don't ever re-score the same line, you can (and will) damage the cutter. Just score once, with even and smooth pressure.