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Glass Bandsaws: Advantages and Disadvantages

I have been sorely tempted to buy a glass bandsaw. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having a saw? The Advantages : 1. It makes difficult to near impossible cuts very simple. 2. Cutting dense ripples and drapery glass is a breeze. 3. Because of accuracy, it saves grinding and fit time. The Disadvantages : 1. A bandsaw is limited to the size pieces you can cut because of the circular blade. With the Speedster Bandsaw and Diamond Laser 3000, the maximum size glass piece is approximately 10 to 12 inches in diameter. 2. It does not take the place of simple cuts. It's much faster to cut strips and simple shapes using a regular glass cutter.

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7" Stainless Steel Draping Cylinder - An extremely durable mold, the stainless steel will last you practically forever. One of the benefits of this mold is you can get a nice looking vase without a lot of work. With heat and gravity you will get some exciting folds in the glass. It’s great for making special gifts like vases and candle shelters.

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