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September 12, 2002 at 11:15 pm #983146
I just picked up a new glass cutter that sports a reservoir for oil. The cutter will be used for some fusing projects.
Question: What is the best oil to use? 3 in 1…Vegetable…does it matter? :confused:September 13, 2002 at 12:05 am #1004384Probably any lite oil… 3 in 1…. WD40….anything….
Its not like its a high speed jet aircraft engine….
Dale
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And only if the young will listen.September 13, 2002 at 1:01 am #1004386Harold,
I usually buy the oil that is sold through the glass supplier. I would imagine that any oil would be ok, but better check on it.
Aleta
September 13, 2002 at 2:00 am #1004383Harold,
If you use the oil-cut glass for fusing, be sure to wash your pieces really, really well first!StacyLynne is a fusing goddess (teacher of many years, too!) and I seem to recall her telling me she never uses oil with her cutters because of how hard it is to clean the glass of the oily residue. I could be wrong, but you may want to check with her about it.
Happy fusing!
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September 13, 2002 at 2:30 pm #1004388I also have one of these particular cutters and I like it a lot better then the old one. The oil seems to keep the blade a little fresher so it cuts real smooth. I would definetly remember to keep your glass clean and also you don’t need to put much oil in the cutter at one time. When I first started cutting glass for fusing and stained glass I was told that you only needed to put about a teaspoon of oil in the cutter. I don’t know StacyLynne you probably have expert advise. Is it really necessary for only a little oil in the cutter?
~Amie~
Amina GlassSeptember 13, 2002 at 3:59 pm #1004385No oil would meand shortening the life of the cutter.
I’ve used almond oil, I was told baby oil was also good.
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My Facebook pageSeptember 13, 2002 at 6:53 pm #1004389Harold I don’t use oil in my cutter at all. The smell of oil gives me a headace. Also you do not want to use an oil cutter anywhere near an open flame, you probably knew that though. Oil used in cutters is quite flammable!!! Instead I dip the end in a dish a water. It works just as well and you don’t have to clean the oil off the glass after cutting. I am told that eventually the blade will dull but I haven’t found this to be the case and it has been over a year. Let me know if I can help further, be glad to.
WendyThere is no such thing as too much chocolate or too many beads!!!
www.wendywyman.orgSeptember 13, 2002 at 9:28 pm #1004379Thank you all VERY MUCH!
September 13, 2002 at 10:51 pm #1004390Harold
I don’t use a resevoir cutter. I use a mix of 3-in-1 oil with kerosene in a tall jar with a sponge at the bottom to protect the wheel and a tight fitting lid. I don’t make more than 3 cuts without lubricating.
Some of this years fun included:
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just for the eye candy made out of waterglass:
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And I think it may have taken me more time to resize and post the pix than it took to make them!!!
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RainforestbeadsSeptember 15, 2002 at 10:27 am #1004391Not sure if I replied right. just testing
cheersElle
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RainforestbeadsSeptember 15, 2002 at 10:56 am #1004380Oh YES! Thank you not only for your answer but, also for sharing your wonderful work…really beautiful
September 15, 2002 at 3:11 pm #1004378Beautiful work, Elle! You should start a thread in the Glass Showcase Forum & show us more…or repost these there instead of hiding them here! We don’t get enough stained glass eye candy!
Beth
September 16, 2002 at 11:49 pm #1004382Beautiful pieces Elle. So nice to see some stained glass pictures. Inspiring..
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Zora Neale HurstonSeptember 18, 2002 at 11:24 am #1004387[i]Originally posted by Harold [/i]
[B]I just picked up a new glass cutter that sports a reservoir for oil. The cutter will be used for some fusing projects.
Question: What is the best oil to use? 3 in 1…Vegetable…does it matter? :confused: [/B]Harold sorry for the delay but I didn’t see this post I would have responded also like others… Mags is partly correct regarding the oil I don’t USE OIL while cutting my Dichroic Glass but I do use oil when you cut any other kind of Stained Glass. I have several cutters a cheap cutter with a steel wheel and it is for Dichroic only, and the others are for Stained Glass. I use a cutting oil made for stained glass, the reason why I use this oil is it is a little heavier and although it leaks (cutters are supposed to leak) it is a good consistency and it cleans well. wd 40 and other oils are too thin sewing machine oil I find the same thing. The wheel will wear well if you keep it lubbed and you wont have to replace your blade that much. Water will rust out your cutter so be careful not to place it in water, Oh one more thing, I wash off my glass with dawn detergent before I fire it if its going in the kiln for a fuse piece. Hope this helps………………Stacylynne
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My EtsySeptember 18, 2002 at 11:48 am #1004381[i]Originally posted by Stacylynne [/i]
[B]Harold sorry for the delay but I didn’t see this post I would have responded also like others… Mags is partly correct regarding the oil I don’t USE OIL while cutting my Dichroic Glass but I do use oil when you cut any other kind of Stained Glass. I have several cutters a cheap cutter with a steel wheel and it is for Dichroic only, and the others are for Stained Glass. I use a cutting oil made for stained glass, the reason why I use this oil is it is a little heavier and although it leaks (cutters are supposed to leak) it is a good consistency and it cleans well. wd 40 and other oils are too thin sewing machine oil I find the same thing. The wheel will wear well if you keep it lubbed and you wont have to replace your blade that much. Water will rust out your cutter so be careful not to place it in water, Oh one more thing, I wash off my glass with dawn detergent before I fire it if its going in the kiln for a fuse piece. Hope this helps………………Stacylynne
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Yes, it does help…thank you very much Stacylynne
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