I am getting ready to do a project on some large glass 36" x 60" oval .I would like to do some scalloping on the edge but I have only done small peices where you put the scallop tool in the vise and hold the glass in your hands.Would it be o.k. to have the glass on the edge of a table and have the tool in your hand to do the scalloping?
Roderick
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Scalloping large glass
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Scalloping Large Glass....
Hi Roderick-
The nice thing about attaching the tool to the bench and manipulating the glass is you can get a better feel for the correct positioning of the glass under the bit, then use the weight of the glass to aid in snapping out the scallop chip. It seems easier to develop a rhythm and achieve a more consistant scallop. I used to hold the tool, but found I liked it better the other way. But on a large piece of glass like that, I'd most likely be forced to hold the tool. Perhaps an extension of the handle would aid in better leverage making it easier and more consistant to use. Clamping the glass down to keep it from moving or flexing would be a good idea. ...practicing first would hurt either. Good luck!
The nice thing about attaching the tool to the bench and manipulating the glass is you can get a better feel for the correct positioning of the glass under the bit, then use the weight of the glass to aid in snapping out the scallop chip. It seems easier to develop a rhythm and achieve a more consistant scallop. I used to hold the tool, but found I liked it better the other way. But on a large piece of glass like that, I'd most likely be forced to hold the tool. Perhaps an extension of the handle would aid in better leverage making it easier and more consistant to use. Clamping the glass down to keep it from moving or flexing would be a good idea. ...practicing first would hurt either. Good luck!
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Hi Bruce,
Here is a picture of the nipper and a glass sampler with the edges chipped. The circular dots at the top were brass clips with a brass chain attached from the back to hang. The back was finished with flocking.
The nipper can be hand held, but for smaller pieces, it was generally bench mounted. By placing the glass under the cutter and snapping the glass down, it chipped a piece of glass out about 5/8" long, 1/4 wide. The face of the cut is smooth, the edges sharp. By running a hand seamer over the edges it created a nice effect, with no sharp edges.
I believe this was once touted as the poor mans glass beveler.
Danny
Here is a picture of the nipper and a glass sampler with the edges chipped. The circular dots at the top were brass clips with a brass chain attached from the back to hang. The back was finished with flocking.
The nipper can be hand held, but for smaller pieces, it was generally bench mounted. By placing the glass under the cutter and snapping the glass down, it chipped a piece of glass out about 5/8" long, 1/4 wide. The face of the cut is smooth, the edges sharp. By running a hand seamer over the edges it created a nice effect, with no sharp edges.
I believe this was once touted as the poor mans glass beveler.
Danny
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Danny made them for Rick at Esoteric Sign Supply.
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