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Number of Reviews : 15
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By sed81650
on April 8, 2010 - See all my reviews
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Pros : This is a good cutting system. It is versatile. It is easy to cart around since it breaks down into pieces.
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Cons : I agree with the statement "the cutter bit keeps falling out of the holder and there doesn't seem to be any way of locking it into the holder."
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| Other Thoughts : I would recommend buying it. |
| Complete Beetle Bits System |
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By llwcbw
on April 5, 2010 - See all my reviews
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Pros : It's good to learn how to cut glass without but, it's great to have the Beetle System. The only reason I didn't get it when I started was a friend had one and I wanted to be sure I was going to like glass fusing. I do and I now have my own Beetle. It's a "must have".
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Cons : There may be one but I don't know it yet.
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| The Best |
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By Teri L.
on October 11, 2009 - See all my reviews
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Pros : I love this system. You do have to learn this system but once you do it is well worth it. It is very simple to learn. I just love this because of the cutter being built in and the way it glides along the bar. You can't miss. The angles are also simple because there is no math or guessing. Now there is a new ruler that is inches on one side and metric on the other, Thank you for that.
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Cons : I do not have any cons on this system. I just love it.
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| Easy to use system |
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By coakley
on July 16, 2009 - See all my reviews
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Pros : This measuring and cutting system is easy to use. I mastered a couple of different kinds of cuts in just a few minutes. I haven't tried more complex cuts yet, but the instructions to do them seem very straightforward. The flying beetle cutter is easy to use and makes cutting strips of glass a breeze. I like the fact that the waffle grid system comes apart so that you can move it out of the way quickly or only use a portion of it for small projects.
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Cons : None that I have yet discovered.
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| I love it! |
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By sherrygs
on April 19, 2009 - See all my reviews
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Pros : I do a lot of strip piecing and this helps on 2 fronts. First, the perfect angle of the cutter minimizes the proportion of broken strips. Second, when I spend HOURS cutting strips with a hand-held glass cutter, my hand starts aching. With this cutter, I can use either hand to slide the cutter. No more aches!
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Cons : I have two issues with the ruler:
1. getting the zero point on the ruler right is sometimes a challenge. That's a big deal with some of the precision cutting I do.
2. the ruler will sometimes rotate around -- I've stopped that by putting the oil holder against the far end of the ruler to hold it in place.
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| Beetle Bits System |
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By lschrum
on April 7, 2009 - See all my reviews
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Pros : Great for repetitive cuts, consistent score angle, overall well built.
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Cons : The protractor will get you close but I found it's best to double check your settings (i.e. 45 degrees) with something more accurate to make sure you're getting the angle you really want. I also had to clean glass chips out of the carrier so the cutter would move up and down freely, but both of these are minor distractions, great product!
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| Even I, the idiot can use this |
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By Kelley R.
on April 1, 2009 - See all my reviews
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Pros : Easy to put together. I have zero experience cutting glass, and wow! this was easy! I first cut too deep but on my second try, I went from amateur to pro. Okay, maybe not pro but it was easy. Thank goodness because I don't follow instructions very well...lol.
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Cons : Husband was mad because I ran out of glass the first night and it was too late to go get more and he was annoyed because I wanted to use the fish tank or one of the upstairs windows so I could feed my new addiction. Actually the only con is I have a heck of a time adjusting that little screw when going between thick glass and thin glass but maybe I just haven't got a knack for that.
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| Other Thoughts : I can't wait to get started on trying to cut other things than squares but that is all I really need right now but who knows what will happen next week!...Is it possible to build a house out of glass? tee hee |
| Exceptional! |
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By gabrieleglass
on February 12, 2009 - See all my reviews
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Pros : My top three: First is the sound of the perfect score achieved in my glass each and every time. Second is the time I save when making multiple shapes, such as diamonds for stars--a bonus is the diamonds have perfect points, fit perfectly together and none if minimal grinding required! Third, there is absolutely no strain on my hands and wrist when scoring with the Beetle Bits Cutter.
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Cons : How about adding a smaller soft or hard case to store the pieces and parts.
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| Other Thoughts : It is well worth the price. I have already made up my purchase by saving a lot of glass from breaking. My next purchase will be the circle cutting system. |
| WOW! |
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By atimeforart
(top contributor)
on January 21, 2009 - See all my reviews
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Pros : I can't believe I used to use a small hand cutter and a slippery ruler! This system is amazing.....
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Cons : Make sure to follow the instructions! and use a square to initially set it up or you may get slightly off center lines
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| Other Thoughts : LOVE IT! |
| I love it! |
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By hemunroe
on January 16, 2009 - See all my reviews
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Pros : It was very simple to set up and use. I love that you have a place for glass cutter oil and it's a great measurement tool. It is really easy to do angles as well. The board sets up in 4 parts so it is easy to dump the glass bits.
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Cons : I honestly can't think of a negative.
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