I pray all that glass dust will not harm you years from now? I’ve polished a few mirrors and wonder about all the possible damage I’ve done after 30 years as a carpenter? Good job guys thanks for posting!
Awesome video. Please explain the second cut. Im not sure I understand how you it was lined up at the edge of the table…was the score line over the edge of the table? Or on the table or off the table? Thanks.
~ A good video however most important is a pair of SAFETY GOGGLES AND A MASK, when working with any type of glass or mirror regardless of the size, and especially when sanding. The last thing you need is to encounter a blast of powdered glass in the air, to warrant serious problems for a mere task.
Great video Mike. I have a 4'x10' mirror. I want to cut it in half to two 5' sections. I don't have a straight edge to use. Can I score it then use the table edge like you did in the second half? Thanks
@bigian279 it is 1/4"inch mirror. you need a striaght edge a little longer than the mirror. you can not start and stop your cut, the mirror will run out on you.
have a really old think 70s mirror 4 by 7 and very thick any tricks to cutting it down it split down the middle and i saved it. for a few projects im trying. would some heat maybe help?
How thick is the mirror? and is the "cutting score" over the centre of the blue straight edge? I've got to cut, several 2200mm long x 750mm wide x 3 or 4mmmm thick down to 2000mm long. I'll have to cut them on the floor, could I use my 1/8" thick x 36" long steel ruler in place of your blue straight edge? If not what's best?
No, i probably should use shop glasses more than i do. I use then when in the field and conditions call for it. But after years of cutting, i have never had any pop up at me.
To break the mirror, I took a piece of thin plywood, cut it 3" wide, and glued down 3" wide strips of some old computer mouse pads to make one. Make it as long as you wish to. Mine is no thicker than 1/2", if that. Like sex, hard enough to do the job but soft enough to not hurt!
Also running the cutter a second time over the scribe will causes a rough cut and what we call a "hot cut". It increases the chance the cut will "run off" the desired cut (a curved crack), which is a waste of valuable material.
@myglasstrades Thanks , can I use my 1/8" thick x 36" long steel ruler in place of your blue straight edge? Where do I place the scoreline in relation to the centre of the straight edge?
@LSUTigerMom . We really dont use them too much. It makes it much harder to see the edgework that you are producing. You can if you like but experienced glaziers wouldnt use them in this situation. There are things that we do use them for, but this is not one of them
For your sake, I hope that OSHA and your insurance company aren't looking, but either way, when making a "How-to" video on glass cutting, don't you think you should set an example by using safety equipment? Goggles and gloves should ALWAYS be worn when working with glass like this. You can't imagine how painful a tiny scratch on the cornea is, nor how hard it is for the doctor in the emergency room to find a speck of glass powder in the eye. Yes, it can even happen to you professionals. You should remove this and re-post when you can show how to do it safely.
Thank you! I have been cutting glass since 1978 and it is refreshing to see a video of professional glaziers cutting glass the proper way.
I pray all that glass dust will not harm you years from now? I’ve polished a few mirrors and wonder about all the possible damage I’ve done after 30 years as a carpenter? Good job guys thanks for posting!
When i do a lot of it at once i usually do. But in reality i don't as much as i should ....which i'm sure you understand.
Awesome video. Please explain the second cut. Im not sure I understand how you it was lined up at the edge of the table…was the score line over the edge of the table? Or on the table or off the table? Thanks.
You line up the cut right on the edge of the table. Only works well on bigger pieces
Ok. Thanks.
Where do i buy big mirrors
~ A good video however most important is a pair of SAFETY GOGGLES AND A MASK, when working with any type of glass or mirror regardless of the size, and especially when sanding.
The last thing you need is to encounter a blast of powdered glass in the air, to warrant serious problems for a mere task.
And gloves
what is the brand of glass cutter did you use in this video?
Great video Mike. I have a 4'x10' mirror. I want to cut it in half to two 5' sections. I don't have a straight edge to use. Can I score it then use the table edge like you did in the second half? Thanks
@bigian279
it is 1/4"inch mirror. you need a striaght edge a little longer than the mirror. you can not start and stop your cut, the mirror will run out on you.
nice and easy! thank you
Hi Mike what is the pad material on your cutting table, also silicon carbide or diamond belt?
THe finer the grit the better on a belt sander. you get a much better edge.
I like an older used 400 grit, almost smooth.
I want to cut a giant heart for my vanity in my room
I jumped when you slapped that gASS. LOL.
Ok, I have a 4 ft x 7 ft mirror that I am probably going to have to cut to make it fit where I need the mirror at. Wish me luck!!!
have a really old think 70s mirror 4 by 7 and very thick any tricks to cutting it down it split down the middle and i saved it. for a few projects im trying. would some heat maybe help?
What grit do you use on the belt sander to polish the edge?
If the mirror has beveled edges what is the technique if any?
And where I can ding that big ruler plus square triangle?
I have a large mirror that I want to cut a bunch of circles out of. I saw your cutting circles vid but how do I do it with a large mirror?
How thick is the mirror? and is the "cutting score" over the centre of the blue straight edge?
I've got to cut, several 2200mm long x 750mm wide x 3 or 4mmmm thick down to 2000mm long. I'll have to cut them on the floor, could I use my 1/8" thick x 36" long steel ruler in place of your blue straight edge?
If not what's best?
What about wearing safety googles, especially when you use the belt sander?
Thanks so much for this video!
9 years later, I wonder if this dude still needs UA-cam videos to tell him if he should wear safety glasses or not 🤣
what is the name or called mirror that's plastic ?
No protective eye wear?
No, i probably should use shop glasses more than i do. I use then when in the field and conditions call for it. But after years of cutting, i have never had any pop up at me.
Hey can you please tell me what material is for your blue long ruler??
To break the mirror, I took a piece of thin plywood, cut it 3" wide, and glued down 3" wide strips of some old computer mouse pads to make one. Make it as long as you wish to. Mine is no thicker than 1/2", if that. Like sex, hard enough to do the job but soft enough to not hurt!
Jim Thomas can you plz share in detail ?
It's phenolic
@@brunozuliani2283 thanks
Can you tell me how to make a rular like this with the matarial you suggest ?
Is it bad to cut 2 or more times just to make sure? I noticed a lot of these videos only make one score.
+Abigail Maki Going over the same score twice will ruin your cutter.
Also running the cutter a second time over the scribe will causes a rough cut and what we call a "hot cut". It increases the chance the cut will "run off" the desired cut (a curved crack), which is a waste of valuable material.
@myglasstrades Thanks , can I use my 1/8" thick x 36" long steel ruler in place of your blue straight edge? Where do I place the scoreline in relation to the centre of the straight edge?
two glasd to much time not fast
Awesome.
@LSUTigerMom . We really dont use them too much. It makes it much harder to see the edgework that you are producing. You can if you like but experienced glaziers wouldnt use them in this situation.
There are things that we do use them for, but this is not one of them
I can't hear you ???
These are excellent safety tips, must try at home. ;) otherwise thanks
People complaining about no mask, no goggles or no gloves have never worked in a glass shop. Just sayin'.
Wow, you dont use a mask while sanding a glass?
Coxfame or at least safety glasses
I can't get the volume loud enough to hear what you are saying.
don't worry he didn't say much ...
cant believe youre not using safety goggles nor gloves. you make it look too simple, seems like a lot is missing.
no glasses??
Two words!! respirator.
one words
Samuel Pulis one word
For your sake, I hope that OSHA and your insurance company aren't looking, but either way, when making a "How-to" video on glass cutting, don't you think you should set an example by using safety equipment? Goggles and gloves should ALWAYS be worn when working with glass like this. You can't imagine how painful a tiny scratch on the cornea is, nor how hard it is for the doctor in the emergency room to find a speck of glass powder in the eye. Yes, it can even happen to you professionals. You should remove this and re-post when you can show how to do it safely.
Go back in your mom's basement.
No protective glasses? Just crazy.
belt sanding glass with no safety specs on . somebody gonna call OSHA , just saying .
Glass dust where would your lungs be without it...
Please reply
I always thought glass dust was extremely bad for your lungs