what's a heat ice method in cutting glass
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you heat the score line with almost boiling water then run under cold water from the tap. you may need to repeat the process 2 or 3 times but it will snap. OR you can heat the score line with a candle until it is hot to the touch then rub ice along the score line. again you will need to repeat a few times for it to snap.
359874
Paul, i have one and its scores perfectly (with a bit pf practice, of course) i cut all kinds of bottles -wine, liqueur, soda - but this is to score it not slice through. I have found that it matters on the quality of glass your scoring. Beer bottles are about the lowest quality of glass you can use. I can get maybe one bottle to score/cut properly for my uses out of far too many. And don't use that tap thingy. Just use the hot cold water 'stress' method and the results are very promising. Yet this all take practice and a good recycle bin in the interm.
647047
The best way to melt the ice is to carefully remove as much as possible with a non - metal scraper and let the UV rays of the sun get to the dark surface and melt the ice. Using any other heat source can damage the panel or the glass encapsulation, if any electrical solder joints are damaged the panel can become useless. If there is not enough sun to melt a thin layer of ice, there is most likely not enough sun to make any real power either. Pouring hot water on the panels could crack the glass, cells, frame, etc. but it may be possible to use some water to aid in melting the ice if it is above freezing temp of 32 degrees f.
274584
Because the material is slightly brittle I found using a heat gun, a flat soft plastic scraper, and starting from the center of the light working my way to the edge is best. After it cooled I used a straight razor to remove the excess film.
485219
Yes since cement is porous and they cut through toughest glass for me without any problem. Definitely use water stream to prevent overheating.
753528
Even if it was possible, to do a wall of glass like you suggest would go through many blades and a great many hours of time. Why not buy the right tool for the right job? ($30) Do an Amazon search for Ephrem's Bottle and Jar Cutter. I've been using one since 1972 and it works great. It scratches (scores) the glass, you heat with a candle, rub ice cube on the scored line and bingo, you have a cut bottle. In a minute.
2077312
It has a non heat setting, which usually works, but I don't think you can add ice.
736080
If you can precisely cut glass, there is no reason this wouldn't work. The integrity of the glass may be compromised however.
1023632
Yes. I have had 70% success with getting a clean cut using the hot to cold method to separate my bottles. I first soak the bottle at the stress line in boiling water, then transfer it to ice cold water. Sometimes the bottle separates cleanly and other times, not so much. This product, I think, includes a string and candle to help stress the glass to separate. I have not used it; perhaps that method produces better results.
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Although I have never tried it personally, I would have to say given diamond is harder than glass you should be able to do it. Not sure how fancy you can get with the cuts. Or how fast or slow of a process it would be. But I think it would be a good starting point and worth trying.
1617485
You must first drill a hole for the center of this tool to pivot in a circle. The dremel bit then cuts the circle. I do not know if there is a glass cutting bit for this tool. I have only used this on wood and plastic
1124188
First make sure the blade is inserted correctly. Then flip the top open, put two or three ice cubes in, shut the top and let 'er rip. If you have trouble with the crescent shaped cubes from an automatic ice maker, you could try breaking them up with a small mallet or hammer. Sometimes that helps.
1106430
You can cut it with scissors or a box cutter - most any sharp blade will cut it - don't need anything hot in my opinion
204464
Wow you are serious about cutting glass if you are tackling 1/2". This would be ok for up to 1/4", but for the heavier material you usually should go to a wide angle wheel, for applying more pressure. You need a good heavy score line for glass 1/2", and it takes an experienced person to break that off cleanly. One other thing, new fresh glass cuts more predictably and cleanly than older glass will, in most cases. Be prepared for uncooperative cuts when cutting recycled glass. Have fun :)
1981446
You could make hot chocolate as it has heating element. Cleaning up would be difficult since it has cutting blades. ...Any recipe you have could be used
219662
I used the Porc a Fix for the edge (framework) of my black cook top stove, not the glass part itself. I am not sure if that would be even safe but you might want to check with a windshield repair place if it is the glass itself, otherwise I would be concerned that the heat and cooling will crack the glass further. If it is not the glass itself, but the framing around it, this stuff works great!
15752
use ash from fp. when it's cold, dip a damp cloth in the ash and scrub the glass. Another review mentioned this when I was looking for a glass cleaner. Works great!! no $$$ : )