I have some tilers currently working in the bathroom. Over the weekend, I have access to a "regular" tile cutter - see image. I also have a tile scribe.
I'm considering trying to cut a piece of glass mosaic. I'm thinking of scribing on the shiny side. Insert it in the cutter and press gently. Or do you think it's doomed from the start?
Another thought I have is to stop by a hardware store (like Bauhaus) and ask them to help me for a fee. Do you think hardware stores are willing to help with these kinds of things?
I'm considering trying to cut a piece of glass mosaic. I'm thinking of scribing on the shiny side. Insert it in the cutter and press gently. Or do you think it's doomed from the start?
Another thought I have is to stop by a hardware store (like Bauhaus) and ask them to help me for a fee. Do you think hardware stores are willing to help with these kinds of things?
I am very doubtful that you will manage to trim 3 mm from a panel.
I would try to find a nice trim in aluminum/oak/whatever that matches the rest of your kitchen and place it up against the underside of the upper cabinet.
I would try to find a nice trim in aluminum/oak/whatever that matches the rest of your kitchen and place it up against the underside of the upper cabinet.
I'm thinking just like you - that I'll fix a strip and put it up against the overhead cabinet. The cabinet will eventually have a front strip as well - so I think it will barely be visible.
BUT - I still have to cut some pieces that go against the left wall section. In total, it's about 15 mm that needs to be removed from a piece that is 45 mm wide (height 22 mm, depth 7 mm). And there are 18 pieces in total. What are my odds?
Building supply stores usually can cut wooden boards. But maybe it's too much to ask if they can help me with this particular task?
BUT - I still have to cut some pieces that go against the left wall section. In total, it's about 15 mm that needs to be removed from a piece that is 45 mm wide (height 22 mm, depth 7 mm). And there are 18 pieces in total. What are my odds?
Building supply stores usually can cut wooden boards. But maybe it's too much to ask if they can help me with this particular task?
Great. Worth trying anyway thenvojma said:
Should I have the glass or the actual paper side facing up? I'm thinking of scoring first on the glass (if it's even possible to do on glass) and then the glass should be facing down to take advantage of the score??
Should I press quickly or slowly? The latter might not matter since it just needs to be snapped anyway?
I used an angle grinder with a smooth diamond blade on my Höganäs glass mosaic. I laid the mosaic sheet on a wooden board and then cut along a piece of wood that I used as a ruler. It worked well to cut even small pieces by pressing the piece of wood against the mosaic.
I've now tried with the "pro tool" (see image above). Didn't go well.
Heading to Bauhaus now. Bringing some glass mosaic with me and hope they can help.
Otherwise, I have a friend who has a miter saw. Since you seem to have succeeded with a diamond blade - maybe I can buy one for his miter saw. But since I am a complete beginner at this, I still have to ask: Do the blades for miter saws look the same regardless of brand - or do I need to call and wake up my friend to see exactly what brand he has? It would be good if I can buy now while I'm heading to Bauhaus
Heading to Bauhaus now. Bringing some glass mosaic with me and hope they can help.
Otherwise, I have a friend who has a miter saw. Since you seem to have succeeded with a diamond blade - maybe I can buy one for his miter saw. But since I am a complete beginner at this, I still have to ask: Do the blades for miter saws look the same regardless of brand - or do I need to call and wake up my friend to see exactly what brand he has? It would be good if I can buy now while I'm heading to Bauhaus
Not a good suggestion with a miter saw, for fingers and eyes. Yes, there are different sizes of both the blade and the hole in the center.
Buy a cheap angle grinder for 129 spänn, http://www.jula.se/vinkelslipar-123084
Buy a diamond blade for 69 spänn, http://www.clasohlson.se/Product/Product.aspx?id=156912471
You can surely find even cheaper tools at ÖoB and these are more than sufficient for this usage.
Buy a diamond blade for 69 spänn, http://www.clasohlson.se/Product/Product.aspx?id=156912471
You can surely find even cheaper tools at ÖoB and these are more than sufficient for this usage.
On my way home from Bauhaus now.
They couldn't help me cut
But they do rent tile cutters. An electric one with water in it. The girl at Bauhaus was doubtful if it would work. But this is actually the type of machine that Kakelspecialisten recommended me to use. Renting for a day only costs 200 SEK. But I don't have to cut them today, so I haven't rented anything yet.
It's hard to see if it was a diamond blade. Can you tell? The girl at Bauhaus didn't know...
I photographed the blade, but I can't upload a picture now.
Otherwise, maybe I can rent an angle grinder instead. Several people here seem to have gotten that to work. However, I've never used one. In what way is it better for fingers and eyes compared to a miter saw?
They couldn't help me cut
But they do rent tile cutters. An electric one with water in it. The girl at Bauhaus was doubtful if it would work. But this is actually the type of machine that Kakelspecialisten recommended me to use. Renting for a day only costs 200 SEK. But I don't have to cut them today, so I haven't rented anything yet.
It's hard to see if it was a diamond blade. Can you tell? The girl at Bauhaus didn't know...
I photographed the blade, but I can't upload a picture now.
Otherwise, maybe I can rent an angle grinder instead. Several people here seem to have gotten that to work. However, I've never used one. In what way is it better for fingers and eyes compared to a miter saw?
yep, diamond blade. use it
feel free to use safety goggles
feel free to use safety goggles