Stained Glass for home

​Stained Glass for home
By [http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Keith_Londrie/31834]Keith Londrie 

Stained glass tools are readily found on the Internet on a number of websites that specialize in stained glass. I have found a few that really offer a complete line of both supplies and tools, so that you can do your shopping all in one place. Shopping online is such a joy. No traffic, no jammed parking lots, no long lines. If you have a question, no need to try to find someone to help. Just go to the FAQ or index and if still no answer, you can send an email or call from the comfort of home.

Stained glass tools include both mechanical and hand-held devices that are made for working with glass. I know most of the latter were not available in the middle ages, when stained glass began it's historical journey throughout time. It certainly must have required greater skill. Somehow the artisans and craftsmen still managed to create and produce great, huge masterpieces that are still visible all over the world today.

Grinders are one of the main stained glass tools used by craftsmen today. There are several different kinds of grinders, the best, with thermally protected torque. These machines are used to grind and shape the stained glass. Grinders also drill and enlarge holes and curves. 'They make bevels, which finer stained glass pieces include. These are sometimes referred to as 'jewels', and they do in fact resemble jewels with their multi-faceted surfaces.

Band Saws are another of the heavy-duty stained glass tools that professional stained glass makers use. Better models can be used in either wet or dry environment. Using water increases lubrication and cooling. You can use a band saw at either a low or high rate of speed, depending on the need. These appliances also cut tile and stone, in addition to glass.

Glass Cutters are of course necessary stained glass tools and come in many varieties. Circle and strip makers, oil cutters, lens and small circle cutters are some of the main glass cutters that every well-equipped stained glass studio would have. Stained glass cutters sometimes look like small guns, because they have an inner chamber that is a reservoir for oil. These cutters also provide a nice hand-sized grip to enable you to have more control on intricate maneuvers.

One website I found to have several models of each of the above glass tools, and supplies as well, is glassmart.com They are located in California, USA, and accept PayPal and all major credit cards. Drop in and pick up all your stained glass tools and supplies!

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