Viennese pliers

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Kitty
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Viennese pliers

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i bought a pair of viennese pliers a few years ago, and i don't know what i had in mind. i don't know what these are for, to be truthful, and i've never used them. someone told me they were to nibble away at the edge of glass -- does that mean after glass has been scored, like to even up the edge of a curve? the ends aren't sharp like mosaic clipping pliers, so it beats me what they're for. thanks. kitty.
Marty
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Post by Marty »

Never heard of 'em- could you post a photo?
Phil Hoppes
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Post by Phil Hoppes »

Hi Kitty,

Sounds like grozing pliers you use in stained glass work. In the days before Glastar grinders you had to nibble away your errors in cutting using a grozing plier or something of the like.

Phil
Kitty
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Post by Kitty »

will try to post picture in a few days when my Mad Scientist friend comes over and can show me how to do it. stand by. kitty.
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