Cutter’s Mate
Owner’s Manual
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Cuttersmate-europe 2012 Rev. 1
Hints
1.
When scoring glass, keep the cutting head at least three inches from the slide shaft for better
stability. Wear safety glasses !!!
2.
Replace the rubber cap over the cutting wheel when Cutter’s Mate is not in use. This will protect
the wheel from moisture and damage, and will help retain oil on the wheel.
3.
The rubber cap can assist in running the score. This is very effective with deep inside cuts and
more delicate work.
A.
Make a Score the glass as usual.
B.
Turn the glass over so that the score is on the bottom of the glass.
C.
Place the yellow, plastic cap over the cutting wheel.
D.
Hold the Cutter’s Mate handle as usual and press down with the covered cutting wheel along
the backside of the score. Press firmly until you see the score begin to run. Lift and move the
handle slightly along the score line, and press firmly again. Repeat until the cut is completed.
Remember to lift the handle when the score begins to run. If you continue to press in the same spot, you
may shatter the glass. With practice, you will find this to be a very effective technique.
NOTE:
If you find it difficult to see the score line, trace it with a marker on the scored side of the glass.
With some glass, there may be no way to see the scored line. You may want to make a mark on the edge of
the glass and start the run there
.
If you work with opal glass and you can hardly see the score line
In this case you might consider using a regular glass cutter with the "Waffelite" to use (see Figure 1 below).
Mark the intersection of the glass with a black marker and put it with the score line to the bottom of the
Waffelite. The intersection is clearly visible. You can also use the Waffelite as follows:
Put a drawing on the Waffelite and then place your glass on the design drawing. Now You can cut your
design (Fig.2).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
