Glastar Circle/ Strip Cutter

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Glastar Circle/ Strip Cutter
$48.95 USD
Item# 5113
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Product Features

  • Converts quickly from cutting circles to strips
  • Cut circles from 3 to 25" diameter
  • Cut strips 1/2 to 12" wide

Product Description

Cut Circles and Strips in No Time!
You can cut dozens of rectangular border pieces for a window in minutes, then switch to scoring a perfect circle with this handy circle and strip cutter. It quickly converts from one job to the other simply by switching bases. Circle Cutter scores perfect circles from 3" to 25" in diameter. Calibrated T-bar cuts strips from 1/2" to 12" in width. Use it to cut borders, rectangles, squares, diamonds and even trapezoids. Versatile tool is ideal for all types of glass art. Use it in mosaics to cut stained glass strips which can quickly be nipped with Wheeled Glass Nippers #2039

Glass wreath created by Melanie Churchill and Chandra Rusk.
Step-By-Step: Step-by-Step: Breaking Out Circles
Score a Circle
1. Using a circle cutter, make one continuous score.
Mark Score Line
2. Mark score line with marking pen.
Apply Pressure to Run the Score
3. Flip glass over and place on breaking mat. Center thumb over mark and apply even, gentle pressure until the score begins to run. Repeat, repositioning your thumb where the run stopped, until it completes the circle. Note: Your will only be able to see the marks on cathedral and wispy glass.
Make
4. Flip glass over. Create four "watch band" cuts. Score from circle out to the edge of the glass.
Run the
5. Use running pliers to release the circle.

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5 out of 5 stars
  •   Cant beat it!
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Pros : Priced right and works as advertised.
Cons : None
Other Thoughts : Wish it could cut smaller circles.
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5 out of 5 stars
  •   Professional Touch
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Pros : Circles are now very easy and come out perfect. I was amazed. The straight lines are easy to repeat over and over again.
Cons : You have to be careful to hold the circle base firmly in place, or it could slip and ruin the score line.
Other Thoughts : Requires a few clamps and a board of wood/mdf of the appropriate size in order to use the tool for straight strip cuts.
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1 out of 5 stars
  •   not as sturdy as it seems
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Pros : none
Cons : in the add it looks like it's metal and sturdy but it is actually plastic and not easily manipulated.
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