Cutting question

[TwoBear]

I’m very new to fusing glass and stil have a lot to learn. Up until recently I had no trouble cutting my glass, but lately I can’t seem to get a clean, straight break. I’m wondering if my cutting wheel is already getting dull. How long do they usually last, and how can I tell if this is the problem?

Thanks!

[Stephen Richard]

Review Bullseye guidance on cutting http://www.bullseyeglass.com/methods-ideas/improve-your-cutting.html

you can test your cutter by running it lightly over a smooth piece of glass. If you hear a tick tick sound you may have a flat spot on the wheel. It is very uncommon for wheel to become “dull”

Stephen Richard

blogs at: http://www.verrier-glass.blogspot.com/ and  http://www.glasstips.blogspot.com/

[TwoBear]

Thanks, I’ll try that test. I think I’m also going to play around with the setting on my running pliers. After doing a bit of reading I think that may be part of the problem, too.

 

Lots to learn!

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