Is Cutter's Mate Any Good?

by Chelle
(TN)

Cutters Mate

I am looking into buying a Cutter's Mate, glass saw or cutter of some sorts. I am wondering what kind of cutting system most have used on here and what is the best one to get. I like the looks of the Cutter's Mate but want to check with someone who has used it or perhaps other saws. I have a problem cutting glass, the pressure even though it doesn't have to be much is a little much on my wrists right now.

Milly's reply: Thanks for your question Chelle. I know what you mean about pressure when cutting stained glass, it can begin to hurt after a while. Although I don't own a Cutter's Mate, I have had a go and thought it was really useful. It does help your wrists, as you don't need so much pressure. It's cheaper than a stained glass saw, and doesn't need a water feeds as the cutter is oil-fed. Don't know if you saw this product video on the web, but you might find it helpful if not: http://images.delphiglass.com/flash/125867.html
Anyone out there own a Cutter's Mate or stained glass saw? It would be great to have your comments. Good luck with the cutting.

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Is Cutter's Mate Any Good?

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cutters mate-bandsaws
by: ozzie berke-BOZ Stained Glass, CA USA

Re CuttersMate and Bandsaws. I have used the Gryphon Model C-40 Band Saw, Gryphon's "Jig-saw" style and of course the famous "ring-saw. My favorite by and far is the Gryphon C-40. Consider costs of: replacement blades, grommets, wheels, tales, and other parts that WILL be needed. Try to get to a shop and they should let you demonstrate the saw and let you use it.
I taught classes for ten years. For a home hobbyist, I find the C-40 best and easiest to use, and cheaper to maintain.
I feel that as a hobbyist you should be able (with a good teacher) to cut a "horseshoe" out of a sq. ft of glass. I use the bandsaw only for the "impossible" cut or for cutting a piece of glass for which I dont have any more or can not match.

Stained Glass Saw
by: Milly

Hi chelle, I've used a Diamond Laser Speedster, but it's a bit old now. I'd thoroughly recommend it though, it's quiet, has two speeds and easy to set up.
Just so happens that I've answered a question on this very thing today at:
Which Stained Glass Saw Do You Recommend - hopefully it will help you decide.
Milly

thanks
by: chelle

Thanks for the quick response. Will add another question here to this if you don't mind. Have you ever used one of the glass saws that you see online? Just wondering which would actually be a better buy, of course I know it depends on the person and other factors but really would like opinions about both. Thanks, chelle

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