Nick's Grinders Mate

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Nick's Grinders Mate
$19.95 USD
Item# 63901   In Stock
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Product Features

  • No more sore fingers!
  • Works with a variety of glass thickness
  • Hold awkward pieces easily
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Product Description

Use Nick's Grinders Mate and say goodbye to sore fingers! This robust tool will transform grinding into an enjoyable task - you'll love shaping your glass pieces to a perfect fit. This grinding tool features a sturdy spring loaded hinge that works with a variety of glass thickness, rubber jaws that firmly hold the glass piece, an open space between handles that gives your hand room for flexibility and a wide base that keeps the glass at right angles to the grinder head. Try the Grinders Mate - it really works!

For long term storage, a small spacer is provided (see image below) to protect the rubber pads. Storing the grinders mate with the spacer prolongs the life of your Nick's Grinders Mate.

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5 out of 5 stars
  •   Excellent tool
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Pros : I have been using this tool for a while now. It holds the glass securely with a tight grip. If you find the glass slipping then it’s time to replace the little black grips, they do wear out.
Cons : None that I’ve found
Other Thoughts : I use paint pens for my patterns which tend to come off if you have your fingers manipulating the glass while grinding. This tool works wonders in saving those lines because you’re not touching the glass.
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5 out of 5 stars
  •   Nick's grinders mat
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Pros : wonderful gadget Saves my nails good price and easy to use
Cons : none
Other Thoughts : I have been using this since it first came on the market
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5 out of 5 stars
  •   A real help for grinding
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Pros : This tool kept my fingers from getting cut and hitting the grinder.
Cons : When grinding a small circle, it was hard to make sure the shape stayed round, since part of it was being hidden.
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