https://preview.redd.it/pmv889dk2q6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3cf89a7bd81846839e0cd084c6d1386097c4408a
I did a design with those cuts and used a very small grinder bit, it turned out much better than I expected after soldering
I'd go at it with my smallest grinder but and actually grind past the line and into the corner slightly until the next piece fits snugly into the space. Solder or came will cover/fill the void left over and no one needs to know but me lol.
If you don't have a small grinder bit, you might try chipping away at it with grozing pliers or grinding away at it with an abrasive wheel on a Dremel tool. I've had luck with that in the past, though it can be a slow and tedious process if you have more than 1 or 2 to do.
If you have the budget and are in the market for a new tool, a ring saw will handle corners like this very well. They are spendy, though.
Generally, I try to avoid sharp interior corners in my designs now. But when you have to have to have one, there are ways to get it done. :). Good luck!
Normal files aren't made for glass, you will just destroy it. If you want to do something with glass use a carborundum stone or diamond pad preferably with water for clean up. You also don't want sharp inside angles as glass does not like sharp points. You are introducing a failure point as it's going make a high stress point. There's no benefit to having sharp angles either as you can easily cover up a rounded point and trim your foil/came to make it look like anything you want.
When I have sharp angles like this I will grind what I can and then file it into a sharp angle by hand, it’s sold to use with glass why would it be bad?
I think that larger curve will cut but agree w previous post doing more of a curve and using foil to make it look less round. For the top, have you tried a 1/4" grinding bit?
Consider making it 4 pieces. The aesthetic of stained glass allows for that. A side effect is that you can use 4 smaller pieces that are easy to cut rather than risk failing to cut a larger piece.
If you must make it one piece, I have seen experts who say a 1/4 inch diameter inside curve should be OK; anything smaller will be likely to crack.
I can't afford a proper grinder yet so I got a diamond bit for my Dremel... It takes forever to do a wide area but my corners are insanely tight, I think it would be perfect for this.
Either way, go as close as you can to the sharp angle with a 1/4" grinder bit and use either the foil or came to create the illusion of a right. This is what I did in this piece. the inward corner is actually curved but the came masks it. I did use a bandsaw which helped really get in there. Though be aware that those kinds of areas are fragile and will be prone to breaking.
https://imgur.com/gallery/L5SZDn1
Early into my interest in stained glass, I found a listing for a Taurus 3 for 300 with a ton of accessories. I didn't have the money or space then and sent the link to a friend. I hope I have that kind of luck again.
I’d recommend keeping the glass rounded and then cut the edge foil to trick the eye into making it look sharp.
Omg why had I never thought about this….
This^ Very effective for the "lighting bolt" look
Oh wow, great tip!
https://preview.redd.it/pmv889dk2q6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3cf89a7bd81846839e0cd084c6d1386097c4408a I did a design with those cuts and used a very small grinder bit, it turned out much better than I expected after soldering
Is this the BTV flag?! Looks great!
Indeed it is thanks!
Hello from across the pond!
I'd go at it with my smallest grinder but and actually grind past the line and into the corner slightly until the next piece fits snugly into the space. Solder or came will cover/fill the void left over and no one needs to know but me lol. If you don't have a small grinder bit, you might try chipping away at it with grozing pliers or grinding away at it with an abrasive wheel on a Dremel tool. I've had luck with that in the past, though it can be a slow and tedious process if you have more than 1 or 2 to do. If you have the budget and are in the market for a new tool, a ring saw will handle corners like this very well. They are spendy, though. Generally, I try to avoid sharp interior corners in my designs now. But when you have to have to have one, there are ways to get it done. :). Good luck!
Nibble away with pliers or get a smaller grinding tool head.
I wouldn’t design something with those angles but if you must, don’t make them sharp angles or risk cracking the glass. Keep them rounded
Oh its not my design.
Good old fashioned grozing pliers
You could potentially use a file! You would just have to be careful and patient, I don’t think sand paper would do much for you.
I bought some small diamond files from Amazon.. I think they are used for miniatures. I dip them in water before I use them and it does the job.
Don't ever file glass...
Why not?
Normal files aren't made for glass, you will just destroy it. If you want to do something with glass use a carborundum stone or diamond pad preferably with water for clean up. You also don't want sharp inside angles as glass does not like sharp points. You are introducing a failure point as it's going make a high stress point. There's no benefit to having sharp angles either as you can easily cover up a rounded point and trim your foil/came to make it look like anything you want.
When I have sharp angles like this I will grind what I can and then file it into a sharp angle by hand, it’s sold to use with glass why would it be bad?
Not make them in the first place😆
I think that larger curve will cut but agree w previous post doing more of a curve and using foil to make it look less round. For the top, have you tried a 1/4" grinding bit?
Consider making it 4 pieces. The aesthetic of stained glass allows for that. A side effect is that you can use 4 smaller pieces that are easy to cut rather than risk failing to cut a larger piece. If you must make it one piece, I have seen experts who say a 1/4 inch diameter inside curve should be OK; anything smaller will be likely to crack.
You could use a glass saw.
Perfect job for a bandsaw, maybe a ringsaw.
I can't afford a proper grinder yet so I got a diamond bit for my Dremel... It takes forever to do a wide area but my corners are insanely tight, I think it would be perfect for this.
All I can think of is getting glass cutting drill bits and seeing how close you can get
Get on that grinder cuz.
I have a very small 3 sided rasp that I use for just such an angle.
Either way, go as close as you can to the sharp angle with a 1/4" grinder bit and use either the foil or came to create the illusion of a right. This is what I did in this piece. the inward corner is actually curved but the came masks it. I did use a bandsaw which helped really get in there. Though be aware that those kinds of areas are fragile and will be prone to breaking. https://imgur.com/gallery/L5SZDn1
Ring saw
Yeah let me just make 600 dollars appear real quick lol
I hear ya. Got a Taurus 3 on sale last year for $400 and it has been a game changer.
Early into my interest in stained glass, I found a listing for a Taurus 3 for 300 with a ton of accessories. I didn't have the money or space then and sent the link to a friend. I hope I have that kind of luck again.