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Glass Pliers

Indispensable tools for anyone considering stained glass work as a serious hobby.


Running Pliers
Running Pliers
For breaking glass along a score line that is at least 1/2" from the edge. The lower jaw is convex and forms an anvil for the upper concave jaw. When even pressure is exerted equidistant from each side of the score, it causes the glass to run along the score.
CUT RUNNING PLIERS, 230 MM FOR GLASS THICKNESSES OF 3-8MM
CUT RUNNING PLIERS, 230 MM FOR GLASS THICKNESSES OF 3-8MM
Item no: 6816
Retail price: $41.76 /each
3 or more $37.58 (10% discount)
6 or more $33.41 (20% discount)
In stock:  5  (units: each)
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For thicker glass, this tool applies pressure to your glass score to help break your glass with ease. For Tiffany and art glass work Glass thickness up to 13/64 in (8 mm)

SILBERSCHNITT GLASS BREAKING PLIERS, 200 MM LONG
SILBERSCHNITT GLASS BREAKING PLIERS, 200 MM LONG
Item no: 6815
Retail price: $95.60 /each
3 or more $86.04 (10% discount)
6 or more $76.48 (20% discount)
In stock:  6  (units: each)
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For Tiffany and art glass work Turnable pressure bar Perfect, splinter-free breaking of inner curves and narrow strips of glass Pressure bar and plate available as spare parts Glass thickness up to 13/64 in (5 mm)

Studio Pro Running Pliers
Studio Pro Running Pliers
Item no: 6834
Diamond Tech item: 600
Retail price: $12.89 /each
3 or more $11.60 (10% discount)
6 or more $10.31 (20% discount)
In stock:  34  (units: each)
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A glass cutting necessity. We often tell our beginners, if you can only afford one pair of pliers, buy running pliers. This tool applies pressure to your glass score to help break your glass with ease. Use the convenient centering mark for perfect breaks.

Fletcher-Terry 8" Running/ Nipping Pliers
Fletcher-Terry 8" Running/ Nipping Pliers
Item no: 6842
Fletcher-Terry item: 06-112
Retail price: $24.29 /each
5 or more $21.86 (10% discount)
In stock:  2  (units: each)
Expected soon:10(units: each)
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Consider this the big sister of #6848. Made of plastic reinforced with glass fiber. Very tough and durable. Made with interchangeable jaws so you can convert from running to nipping. 8' long.

Fletcher-Terry 6" Running/ Nipping Pliers
Fletcher-Terry 6" Running/ Nipping Pliers
Item no: 6848
Fletcher-Terry item: 06-111
Retail price: $23.49 /each
5 or more $21.14 (10% discount)
In stock:  10  (units: each)
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Made of plastic reinforced with glass fiber. Made with interchangeable jaws so you can convert from running to nipping. Very tough and durable. 6" long.

Grozing and Breaking Pliers
Grozing and Breaking Pliers
Glass pliers are constructed so that the jaws are parallel when they are slightly open. This feature allows you to grip the edge of the glass firmly, enabling you to remove strips as narrow as 1/8" from the glass, once your cut has been made. These pliers are also suitable for grozing or nibbling off tiny pieces of glass whether or not a cut has been made.
Studio Pro Breaking Pliers
Studio Pro Breaking Pliers
Item no: 6853S
Diamond Tech item: 601B
Retail price: $11.35 /each
3 or more $10.22 (10% discount)
6 or more $9.08 (20% discount)
In stock:  15  (units: each)
Expected soon:30(units: each)
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The 1/2" jaw on these breaking pliers is wider than your typical hybrid breaker/grozier pliers, so they work nicely on those long straight scores. Comfortable grip, 6-1/2" long, imported.

Dragon Breaking Pliers
Dragon Breaking Pliers
Item no: 6853D
Retail price: $14.94 /each
3 or more $13.45 (10% discount)
6 or more $11.95 (20% discount)
In stock:  2  (units: each)
Expected soon:6(units: each)
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Dragon Breaking Plier. Made of high carbon steel. Another quality Dragon tool crafted for superior results and ease of use. Blue plastic coated handles.
CRL 8" Flared Jaw Breaking Pliers
CRL 8" Flared Jaw Breaking Pliers
Item no: 6852
C.R. Laurence item: 3410
Retail price: $25.38
3 or more $22.84 (10% discount)
6 or more $20.30 (20% discount)
In stock:  12 
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New! CRL flared jaw glass pliers, 8" long, with wide 1" jaws for gripping large segments of glass. Strong and durable, made from precision machined solid steel. Imported.
Glass Pro Mini Grozing Pliers
Glass Pro Mini Grozing Pliers
Item no: 6850
Glass Pro
Retail price: $13.27 /each
3 or more $11.94 (10% discount)
6 or more $10.62 (20% discount)
In stock:  12  (units: each)
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New! These mini grozing pliers are just the ticket when you want to nibble away that last annoying little itty-bitty shard of glass from your otherwise-perfectly cut piece of glass. These pliers also come in handy for shaping tinned copper wire into lovely curlicues (that's "curly Q's" for those of you who spell barbecue "BBQ"). 6" long. 1/4" jaw. Imported.
Studio Pro Breaker/Grozier Pliers
Studio Pro Breaker/Grozier Pliers
Item no: 6825
Diamond Tech item: 601
Retail price: $10.09 /each
6 or more $9.08 (10% discount)
In stock:  38  (units: each)
Available while supplies last.
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These breaker/groziers are dual purpose pliers used for breaking out scores and grozing flares from the edges of glass. They have one curved jaw and one flat jaw, both with finely serrated edges.

TopTools Breaker/Grozier Pliers
TopTools Breaker/Grozier Pliers
Item no: 6825A
Retail price: $6.16 /each
6 or more $5.54 (10% discount)
In stock:  0  (units: each)
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These breaker/groziers are dual purpose pliers used for breaking out scores and grozing flares from the edges of glass. They have one curved jaw and one flat jaw, both with finely serrated edges.