Stained Glass Grinders

Working with stained glass to create beautiful objects for your home such as sun catchers or lamps seems to be a lot harder then it actually is. There are several basic tools that are needed and one of them is a stained glass grinder. Glass is brittle and does not break clean when you are cutting it.

 Stained glass is made up of small pieces that are soldered together and the edges need to be smooth and easy to work with. A grinder will allow you to safely smooth away the sharp edges and make your work easier with less time or materials wasted.

Stained glass is a great way to add a new medium to work in if you are artistic and it also opens up a range of possibilities for more elaborate projects. Glass grinders are made for different uses, so look at the different ones and consider which one would be best for your projects. There are machines available for beginners, which are easy to use, many of them are just right for basic projects. 

If you are just starting out in making stained glass artwork, you might want to take a class or join a group of people that work in glass. The reason for this is you have someone to ask questions and will give you advice to the best stained glass grinder to use.

Glass grinders are used for other things besides stained glass projects, but this determines which size of grinder you get. The larger size which has a twelve by eleven inch work surface and the midsize has a ten by nine inch surface. The size of grinder depends on the size of project you are working on.

 Stained glass grinders also are classified by the amount of torque, which is measured in ounce size, determines how fast or slow the grinder works. The diameter of the grinder heads is also a factor in grinding glass accurately to achieve the best results. It is also a good idea to get a stained glass grinder that you can add additional bits and accessories to easily. Many different sizes, types and styles of grinding bits and heads exist and work best for different types and thicknesses of glass.

Glass grinders have a reservoir for cooling fluid and a sponge that carries the liquid to the grinder so that it will not overheat and break the glass you are trying to smooth edges on. One the reasons why you need to make sure to invest in a high quality stained glass grinder is that it will enable you to create more challenging pieces as you develop your skill. Researching the best brands will help to determine the best style of stained glass grinder for you to use, remember to consider projects you have in mind both now and for later.

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