Daniel Forte both tools are rather generic and are available on Amazon. ‘Running pliers’ and glass scoring tool’ If you have trouble finding them let us know.
I used the same glass cutter and it isn't breaking for me. I put a semi soft material under the cut and I've leaned with almost all my weight on the tile and it still won't break. What am I doing wrong?
Try something a little harder and thicker, so it raises up a little more. the corner of credit card or two should do the trick. Make sure the surface is hard as well. It should snap fairly easy.
What’s the max thickness of glass tile this method will work on? I tried a 45° line on 1/4” glass tile (for herringbone) and it won’t snap/break. I’ve scored it 6 times on the front & 2 on the back, still nothing, even though I can hear it scoring the glass. Tips?
1/4" should work. Don't score the back. Herring bone is tricky but still do-able. Try this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZCmuRi54gIE.html Feel free to contact us directly if you are still having trouble.
@@bodesiglasstile8084 I don’t have that tool in the vid you linked, but I put a pencil with a thin cloth underneath the cut line. Applied full body weight pressure down on both sides of the cut line, but still no snap. I also tried using my 2-wheel glass nippers of each edge where I cut, but it just chewed the glass. I have a wet saw, but was really hoping I wouldn’t have to use it for these tiles. *not sure if it matters, but the tiles are 3”x12”
@@bodesiglasstile8084 I tested my blade just doing a straight (90°)cut on the same piece of tile, since I’ve pretty much ruined that piece now. The score & snap worked just fine. I’m lost with trying to get the 45° to work. I was really set on doing the herringbone pattern, but starting to think I’ll have to do something “normal”. 😕
Trying to rip 1/4” and 1/2” off of 3x6 glass subway tile, 5/16” thick. I can break it the short way but any time I do it the long way I’m SOL. Any tips? Right now I’m scoring it, nipping at it with glass nippers, and cleaning the edge with a grinder but it’s far from perfect
Generally the strip needs to be wider than the thickness of the glass. For the 1/2” strip you can add a little extra tension on the far side of the break so it doesnot split on you.
Can you score and snap with angle cuts ? I'm doing my first all glass shower wall with waterfalls and what not nad herring bone done many other jobs just my first run I with solid glass
Thanks for the reply I wish I new how to put a picture on her it came out beautiful its was over 6000 in glass tile for a 5ft by 8 ft shower my 15th or so one but first time with glass
There is special glass cutting oil, but it is not necessary. A light oil such sewing machine oil, hair clipper oil or even WD-40 will be fine. Only a very small amount is required.
Depends how uneven, and your expectations in terms of straightness. If you need really straight cuts in very Uneven glass, you may need a power wet saw.