Wet Saw? Can you recommend one good for very thick glass cutting?

Question

If you don't know what a wet saw is, please don't try to reccomend one. Are there any constrution worker, contractors, ect out there???
Thanks for the try MP, but GLASS not GRASS.

Can't outsource this, we will be using it to cut glass for skylights on a regular basis and the glass is too thick for the regular snap method. Its a safety glass, kinda like the glass on car winshields, but thicker.

Answer 1

couple of things; is the glass double pane i.e. thermo-pane?
cant cut, unless you cut apart the two pieces of glass.
if it is safety glass is it tempered or laminated? those are the only two types. if tempered like car windows (doors/ rear) you cannot cut it cut period. it will shatter no ifs ands or buts.
if it is laminated like a car windshield its two pieces laminated together. standard is two 1/8" to make a 1/4". it may be thicker but rare. you can use a regular hand held glass cutter. first you score and run one side then flip glass and score and run right over same spot slowly let glass sag where you ran it then carefully use a razor to cut the lamination. its tricky and harder to do on old glass. if glass doesnt sag use denatured alcohol on score and light it softens up the lamination.

Answer 2

The thing you need is a glass cutter, not a wet saw. Wet saws are used for tile and porcelain, and granite. Glass is different.

Use a straight edge, and score the glass with the glass cutter, then use the ball end and tap it along the score smartly (not too hard) and then place something like a bar or rod under the score line. break the glass off, and it will break right on the line (if it's a even line). Polish the sharp edge with a fine sandpaper.

If this is too much, get a glass service company to do it, they're not very expensive.

Jim

Answer 3

Jim offers the proper clue. Even with a Diamond Grit blade on any brand of wet saw; you'll be taking a risk. Scored and snapped is the best method.

I use wet saws for Tile work all the time; but wouldn't waste a piece of table top glass; or heavy Mirror; using one.

Answer 4

Take it to a glass shop you wont stand the chance of ruining it, cutting thick glass requires a liitle more skill than cutting a window pane.

Answer 5

There is a WIDE variety... My brother and I bought one for about $60... for thick tile cutting on a ONE-TIME project. It held up just fine, and we've loaned it out for friends three times and it keeps ticking.

Here is a link to the model we purchase: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=91511

If you're looking for Pro-Grade, someone else will have to help. GOOD LUCK !!

Answer 6

I don't know what you mean by wet saw. When I had thick rye grass and pasture grass at a house I rented my 5hp Honda mower ate it like it was regular grass. It was self propelled and had a reverse gear. I loved it. 5 years later it was still running like new when I moved and sold it.

Answer 7

water cutting?