Silberschnitt circle cutter question

[Shelley Lewis]

Can someone please explain the pros and cons/differences of these Silberschnitt circle cutters:

1) 6 wheel turret with steel wheels
2) ball bearing carbide cutting head

Many thanks!

[DonMcClennen]

The carbide keeps it edge forever... ball bearings make this a smooth, excellent choice. I've used this to cut 12" to 24" circles for years. It's pricey but worth it.

[Brad Walker]

Don's right. Spend the extra on the ball bearing. Mine's 15 years old and still going strong.

[Kevin Midgley]

some more options.
http://www.hitechglazing.com/catalog/40217

[Bert Weiss]

Think about it. The 6 blade design is based on the fact that these wheels wear out easily. How do you know you need to change wheels? You just pooched a sheet of glass. That is at least 6 sheets per wheel. The cost of the carbide wheel is easily justified in spades.

I use the Toyo tap wheel circle cutter. This is also expensive, and these wheels have a tendency to break in half when you drop them on the floor. But I love mine.

[Terry Gallentine]

Does anyone out there have any experience with the C.R. Laurence precision circle cutter?

[Tony Smith]

Does anyone out there have any experience with the C.R. Laurence precision circle cutter?

It looks like the Silberschnitt.

Tony

[Bert Weiss]

Another point about the 6 wheel modules. These were designed to cut float glass, mostly 3mm - 6mm thick. If you break a piece of this, you are not out much money. Break a piece of gold pink Bullseye and it is a very different story.

[Kevin Midgley]

Why is everyone looking at those expensive circle cutters when you can get one with a 6 wheel head for less than $20 including the shipping from China?
You can through good glass suppliers get replacement carbide wheels for those turrets. They are available because even the fancy carbide cutters eventually need replacement. Might have to buy a dozen wheels but they were cheap when I did it.

[Valerie Adams]

I've got a few of the Silberschnitt 6-wheel circle cutters but this thread has convinced me to upgrade to the ball-bearing version.
Anyone have a good source for the best price? It's $118.50 at Bullseye.

I've got wholesale accounts with several vendors but am looking for recommendations; thanks!

[DonMcClennen]

I paid over $100. 10 years ago.. It was a good purchase then and it's still a good purchase now! Carbide cutter with bearings is the way to go! You are paying for Quality and dependability.