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Unread 01/01/2010, 03:36 AM   #12
Deep Thief
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Location: Mortons Gap, KY
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It depends on how wide of a cut you are trying to take off. If its too thin, It won't break right. Yes you can use the ball end on the underside of the score or you can take a cold chisel (ie, blunt tip) and using that under the score, tap it to make it run. Going along the entire score until you reach the end. You can see it run out the length of the score. Be careful with your arms under the score as if it lets go, it may cut your arms. We used to use arm gurads at the glass shop I worked at. This method really works for 1/2 and 3/4 plate glass. Usually wasn't needed on 3/8 but if you are trying to just take like an inch or two, It won't break right, especially for someone who isn't a glass cutter (No offense intended). Like anything, it takes practice. I have been out of it for soo long. I was suprised I still could cut well on the 3/16 I cut a couple of weeks ago. Good Luck, YMMV, Mark


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