Like all things, it is important equipment and then there would be nice to have equipment.
Basic equipment
Cutter
Must lead crystal is not difficult, but you make a good cutter glass. There are several glass cutters to choose from. My favorite gun is the glass cutter. It 'important to have a knife that is good for you, because this is a tool window you choose to use consistently.
There are basically two types of knives,one with steel wheels and those with hard-alloy wheels.
Cutters with steel wheels are generally less expensive, but do not last very long. The steel wheel is checked after the repeated use and must be replaced. Steel wheels are good for general purposes or glass cloth. The size of the wheel and angle of the bevel on the wheel determines how difficult it can score a glass.
Carbide wheels are more expensive than steel wheels. It tends to long periods fromexceed the cost difference. Many are self-lubricating, can save you time.
Glass Grinders
Grinders are used to smooth out the cuts and ensure a perfect fit and the ability to reduce overlap. The alternative is a grinder with a diamond file. This is less expensive, but weights much time and effort to purchase a mill.
When you choose a millstone into account the size of the working surface, contain the power of the mill and its accessories such as drill and faceShield and feet .. Further consideration should be the guarantee and the price
Welder
There are a variety of different manufacturers, sizes and types of welders. Most soldering irons range from 60 to 150 watts with a peak size of 1 / 8 inch to 3 / 8 inches. To check when choosing an iron, as long as it takes in heat, how long you keep the right temperature, has a temperature controller, and the tips are removable.
Probably the mostIt 'important to note when it becomes large, stained glass, is an iron that feels good in hand to decide. If iron is not comfortable, then this will more than likely will appear on your Lot lines.
Yes, the price is a factor, but do not forget a soldering iron will last for years and provide professional results.
Soldering Iron Stand
After choosing a welder, you must purchase a welding booth. The support can be simple or complex. TheKeep your stupid and sponge iron, while the most expensive have a built-in temperature controller, iron stand, sponge, power cord, a roll welding, flux bottle well, brush and a catch-all pocket. Needless to say, the complex will cost more than most.
Temperature Controllers
If it does not contain iron with a temperature controller, then you are in any case, you need a separate controller. With a temperature controller, a constant temperaturefor your welder.
Pliers and nippers break Grozer
These two instruments are used to breaking the glass. Pliers break can be used after you want a break line and mark the glass. Grozer Pliers are used for small areas with broken glass.
Semi-optional
Foils Burnisher
Foils a polishing machine is used with the construction Tiffany (copper foil). This tool allows you to safely press and hold the copper foil on the glass. A polishing machine is ainexpensive tool you can use a tongue depressor.
Table hydrofoil
A table foils automatically peels the paper backing, centering around the edges of the glass and partly the crimps. With a hydrofoil board also removes copper strip off and get caught.
Came Saw
Saws were used to cut metal or was, brass, zinc or copper. Came saws range from a model manual for a machine gun power chop saw.
A manual was seen consisting of a precision sawand a miter vise. This is the least expensive were all saws, but they require more time and effort. Electricity came saws range from 90 watts to 250 units. The size of the blade varies from 2 inches to 5 ¾ inches.
All were cut from 0 to 45 degree miters for proper fit.
The most powerful came, saw, the easier it will be cut, let alone life.
Cork Backed Stainless Steel Ruler
It is a steel ruler that is backed with cork. This is nice ifDrawing or cutting glass. The support of cork eliminates the ruler from slipping.
Soft bristle
The soft bristle brush to polish your size stained glass. With its soft bristles, is able to get in the smallest cracks.
A Fid
This inexpensive tool will be used to expand came from. This is very important to the use of heavily textured glass.
Optional glass painting tools
Glass Saw
A glass saw is a nice addition to a church windowGlass shop. With a glass you could see intricate cuts that otherwise would be possible to make this possible.
Glass saws can saw a saw or band saw wire loop. A diamond ring has a circular saw blade, which can be cut in all directions. The band saw has a diamond disc, and linear cutting coated glass thickness up to ¾ of an inch. The wire saw is the thinnest blade provides greater flexibility for cutting complex shapes and fine lines.
All three types of saws arewith different integrated features. You choose which one. Must be to meet your needs.
Came Bender
That came Bender precise curves lead to zinc, brass and copper came. This allows greater design freedom means the disk has been used. Bender came with you to round and oval plates.
Copper Foil Sheers
These curtains are specially designed pieces of paper template from the correct distance required for copper foil is cut or developedmay cause.
Notebook Layout
These are used to hold together the pieces of glass cut until ready to weld.
Glass Cutting Systems
There are a variety of glass-cutting equipment available. These systems can do repetitive shapes and geometric. Some of the more popular systems include Morton Portable Glass Shop, circular and strip cutters, and jitter bug.
Light Box
The light box is nice for color combinations and sight glass.
GlassDrill
Bits of glass are used to drill holes in glass.
