glass saw, how thin can it go?

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shasta
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glass saw, how thin can it go?

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i'm looking for a better way to cut millefiori canes than with nippers. how thin can i slice a can using a glass saw? anyone know.

thanks.
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Under an 1/8th inch, with a good blade. Brock
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shasta
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would it be easy to cut rods? not too slow?
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shasta wrote:would it be easy to cut rods? not too slow?
Very easy, but slower than nipping. You have to take some care with rod, and rotate it a few times as you cut to avoid shipping the edges. Brock
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about those edges....

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where should she ship them to?
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The Shech Republic. Brock
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