Glass Saws Cut Various Shapes
And Glass Thicknesses

One of the major saws in use today is the band saw.

It can be used for both fusing glass and stained glass work.

Saws are more expensive to purchase than glass grinders.

Replacement blades can be very costly making these types of saws expensive to operate.

Saws require a steady flow of water for cooling, most saws have a water tank which is used to cool the blade.

Water spray can be a problem as the water is thrown out by the blade.

On the other hand, saws can cut unfused and fused glass that cannot be cut by normal glass cutters.

Using narrow profile blades saws can cut intricate patterns and shapes that would be impossible to do by hand. Roughly textured glass can be easily cut on a band saw.

Multiple pieces of stacked glass can be cut on some saws.

Band saws are available in a range of sizes and styles. A steel ribbon blade with a diamond-coated edge is used to cut the glass.

Glass is cut by pushing it into the blade, due to the flexibility of the blade intricate patterns and shapes can be cut.

The more expensive saws are capable of cutting thicker pieces of glass than the general range of other saws. Cheaper saws are generally not suited to heavy duty cutting.

Band saws from some makers can be ordered as a standard 110 volt model or international voltage of 220 volts.

Accessories supplied with saws may include guides for straight and angle cutting.

Remember to wear safety glasses when using any type of glass saw.

Care needs to be taken when deciding on a saw, as apart from the original outlay, the cost of replacement parts and blades should be considered.

You can find the prices for these items online; you will then be able to compare different brands and types of saws.

It is a good idea to search online glass forums for information on different saws to gather information from various users about their saws.