Cutting Large Glass Sheets

I need to reduce this 24 x48 sheet of glass in order to be able to continue scoring and breaking it with the cutter s mate.

Cutting large glass sheets.

If the glass sheet is very large you may need to have a friend help you hold the glass in place. Lay the glass on a clean flat layered surface. Lift the glass sheet slightly and then lower it to break the sheet in half along the score line. The stick i used is about 1 8 thick.

Hold the sheet of glass securely on either side. Anyone can do this. Here s a pair of simple tricks i ve learned to help when cutting glass. Slowly move the cutter across the surface in a slow and controlled motion until you ve reached the end and have finished.

Any grime or silica on the glass can ruin your score. One of those big match sticks works well. Apply pressure while keeping the cutter slightly angled and tilted towards you. Clean the glass surface in the area where you plan to make cuts.

This video shows how to cut glass and mirrors with a manual hand held glass cutter. First i measure a 66 cm mark wi. Cutting large sheets of art glass opening the score once your score is done carefully move the glass over the edge of the table. Measure the glass to the required dimensions.

Thoroughly clean the glass you intent to cut. Set up your work area. Keep the glass either on or just above the work surface and slide it carefully into position with the. Obtain a glass cutter and some light.

This is extremely simple when using the proper tools.