My grinder doesn't have a tall enough shaft for stacking the 3/4" standard bit and the 1/4" bit together as you might see in some studios. There is an even smaller 1/8" bit for even tighter spots. Leave a comment if you got topic ideas or come across any other grinder bits.
I have 'inherited' one of your grinders - Is your Kirstall 1 suitable for grinding broken pieces of chinaware? Is there an instruction sheet? I am not sure how much this machine has been used for glass grinding, but when will I know it is time to replace the existing one? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for watching and the question. I am not to familiar with Kristall grinders. I believe these are more available in Europe. Mine is a Diamond Tech Max 2 grinder and it has been a champ based on all the grinding I have done. It should be suitable for chinaware but I would use a a fine grit bit so not to cause too much dust and to test since chinaware (porcelain) is more dense than glass and then go from there. As far as when to replace, stops working or the motor seems to drag or has slowed down after you turn it on. Hope this helps.
I know you may not see this, but where can I get that glass hold tool? That's a great idea for the small pieces! And do you have a pump on the grinder? I don't have that but the water tank under the top of the grinder...? Thank you! nice informative video!
I usually carry them on my website, an affiliate of amazon, but here is the link on amazon for the "Grinder Cookie". It saves your thumbs from little glass scratches! amzn.to/3OP4w3D. I had a pump in the bucket that pumps the water up to the grinder (amzn.to/3UIuF7U). I will be making a new video on a new pump system for the grinder later this spring. Setting up new studio now.
I mainly use the standard/regular grit (100 - 120). I find the course bit useful if you are working with heavily textured glass. Scores aren’t always consistent and glass sometimes has a mind of its own and doesn’t break where you want. This bit lets you quickly grind the excess off and doesn’t ruin you regular bit. Fine I don’t use but recon it might be good for glass beads or mosaic work? Thanks for the question and watching.
If your not changing coarse grit, in my opinion, no difference. I primarily keep the 3/4” on my grinder all the time as it is more versatile for smaller inner curves and shaping. To me, the only advantage for the 1” would be larger pieces of glass with minimal curves to get around the glass a little quicker or using it as a base to stack bits to reduce change outs. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
If you don’t have a specific branded grinder that only takes that brand bits then I recommend the Aanraku Glass Grinder Bits - 3/4 inch “Twofers” : scoartglass.com/product/aanraku-glass-grinding-bit-3-4-inch-twofers-stained-glass-mosaic-supplies/. I have these and other sizes on my affiliate website. Thanks for watching and the question.
For a stained glass grinder, I believe the finest grit bit is 600 (Ultra Fine Grit). You can buy from where you buy your materials. I use the Anaraku Twofers bits on my machine. I buy them from Amazon. Here are some links. Since your grinding from rough state you might get the fine 220 (Fine Grit) amzn.to/33Y7uyL and then to the Ultra Fine 600 Grit amzn.to/34nFpQU. Thanks for watching.
I recently purchased a ripple bit as I understood it would facilitate applying the copper foil on thick/extremely textured glass. However I am baffled as to how to set up the ripple bit on my grinder (it doesn’t sink into the hole surrounding the grinder motor shaft) and I am not sure how to use the bit correctly. Wondering if you have any videos with demonstrations.
Charmaine thanks for your comment. I struggled at first too. Check to make sure the ripple bit you have matches the contour of the shaft. Theses bits do come in handy with thick textured glass. I will see if I can get a video posted here soon on this topic per your request.
यह पुराना मॉडल ग्राइंडर है। इसी तरह का मॉडल $ 189 यूएस डॉलर है। मेरी वेबसाइट पर लिंक. scoartglass.com/product/gryphon-studio-stained-glass-grinder/. देखने के लिए धन्यवाद!
My grinder doesn't have a tall enough shaft for stacking the 3/4" standard bit and the 1/4" bit together as you might see in some studios. There is an even smaller 1/8" bit for even tighter spots. Leave a comment if you got topic ideas or come across any other grinder bits.
I have 'inherited' one of your grinders - Is your Kirstall 1 suitable for grinding broken pieces of chinaware? Is there an instruction sheet? I am not sure how much this machine has been used for glass grinding, but when will I know it is time to replace the existing one? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for watching and the question. I am not to familiar with Kristall grinders. I believe these are more available in Europe. Mine is a Diamond Tech Max 2 grinder and it has been a champ based on all the grinding I have done. It should be suitable for chinaware but I would use a a fine grit bit so not to cause too much dust and to test since chinaware (porcelain) is more dense than glass and then go from there. As far as when to replace, stops working or the motor seems to drag or has slowed down after you turn it on. Hope this helps.
Would be keen to know where to buy the blue tool that you use to help hold the glass while grinding . Love the vid, thank you.
It is a glass grinder cookie. You can buy through my website store. scoartglass.com/product/grinder-cookie/.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome info thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I know you may not see this, but where can I get that glass hold tool? That's a great idea for the small pieces! And do you have a pump on the grinder? I don't have that but the water tank under the top of the grinder...? Thank you! nice informative video!
I usually carry them on my website, an affiliate of amazon, but here is the link on amazon for the "Grinder Cookie". It saves your thumbs from little glass scratches! amzn.to/3OP4w3D. I had a pump in the bucket that pumps the water up to the grinder (amzn.to/3UIuF7U). I will be making a new video on a new pump system for the grinder later this spring. Setting up new studio now.
What grit do you generaly use? I've been purchasing the 100 standard, but wondering when the coarse or fine would be beneficial.
I mainly use the standard/regular grit (100 - 120). I find the course bit useful if you are working with heavily textured glass. Scores aren’t always consistent and glass sometimes has a mind of its own and doesn’t break where you want. This bit lets you quickly grind the excess off and doesn’t ruin you regular bit. Fine I don’t use but recon it might be good for glass beads or mosaic work? Thanks for the question and watching.
Given the same coarseness, does a 1" and a 3/4" bit have different qualities? When would you use one over the other?
If your not changing coarse grit, in my opinion, no difference. I primarily keep the 3/4” on my grinder all the time as it is more versatile for smaller inner curves and shaping. To me, the only advantage for the 1” would be larger pieces of glass with minimal curves to get around the glass a little quicker or using it as a base to stack bits to reduce change outs. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
What brand of bits do you recommend? Also which size do you recommend 1” or 3/4”?
If you don’t have a specific branded grinder that only takes that brand bits then I recommend the Aanraku Glass Grinder Bits - 3/4 inch “Twofers” : scoartglass.com/product/aanraku-glass-grinding-bit-3-4-inch-twofers-stained-glass-mosaic-supplies/.
I have these and other sizes on my affiliate website. Thanks for watching and the question.
@@SCOARTGLASS Thanks I have been looking at those.
@@SCOARTGLASS I will definitely check out your link…thanks
Thank you for your video. I'm going to attempt to use my grinder to sand & polish a rough opal stone. What are the finest grit bits available?
For a stained glass grinder, I believe the finest grit bit is 600 (Ultra Fine Grit). You can buy from where you buy your materials. I use the Anaraku Twofers bits on my machine. I buy them from Amazon. Here are some links. Since your grinding from rough state you might get the fine 220 (Fine Grit) amzn.to/33Y7uyL and then to the Ultra Fine 600 Grit amzn.to/34nFpQU. Thanks for watching.
@@SCOARTGLASS Thank you for taking the time to respond.
I recently purchased a ripple bit as I understood it would facilitate applying the copper foil on thick/extremely textured glass. However I am baffled as to how to set up the ripple bit on my grinder (it doesn’t sink into the hole surrounding the grinder motor shaft) and I am not sure how to use the bit correctly. Wondering if you have any videos with demonstrations.
Charmaine thanks for your comment. I struggled at first too. Check to make sure the ripple bit you have matches the contour of the shaft. Theses bits do come in handy with thick textured glass. I will see if I can get a video posted here soon on this topic per your request.
What kind of glue do you use?
I use Elmer’s stick glue. The kind you use in school. It dissolves in warm water very easily.
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यह पुराना मॉडल ग्राइंडर है। इसी तरह का मॉडल $ 189 यूएस डॉलर है। मेरी वेबसाइट पर लिंक. scoartglass.com/product/gryphon-studio-stained-glass-grinder/. देखने के लिए धन्यवाद!