What type of hand cutter is best for poor hand strength - mom really doesn't like pistol grip - Any Suggestions?

Cutters Mate is good. I have the big one. I don't use it as much as I
should because it is difficult to trace cut through the glass with. The
large hand piece gets in the way of sight. It is also a bother to line
it up each time when making many small cuts on tight curves.

I would look at the TC21 first. It is a hand cutter that uses the crotch
of your thumb for extra force. It can be adjusted to different hand
sizes. Even though I have a TC21, a Thomas grip cutter, a pistol grip
cutter and a cutters mate, I still use the brass pencil grip cutter the
most. I will probably pay with worse carple than I already have, but it
still the easiest for me. It would not be as easy if you do not have
strong hands / fingers.

Keep them all vertical and don't use too much force.

Regards,
G^2


"C Ryman" wrote in
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I've heard that the Cutter's Mate is good for that problem.
They are expensive and I've never tried one.

http://www.delphiglass.com/index.cfm...sid=125867&Vie
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Cutters Mate is good. I have the big one. I don't use it as much as I
should because it is difficult to trace cut through the glass with. The
large hand piece gets in the way of sight. It is also a bother to line
it up each time when making many small cuts on tight curves.

I would look at the TC21 first. It is a hand cutter that uses the crotch
of your thumb for extra force. It can be adjusted to different hand
sizes. Even though I have a TC21, a Thomas grip cutter, a pistol grip
cutter and a cutters mate, I still use the brass pencil grip cutter the
most. I will probably pay with worse carple than I already have, but it
still the easiest for me. It would not be as easy if you do not have
strong hands / fingers.

Keep them all vertical and don't use too much force.

Regards,
G^2
Glenn!!!!!! Where have you been? I was thinking about you this
afternoon, wondering if you were still doing glass. Howisit?

I really like toyo's Tap cutter.
jim


Animal Lover wrote:

The cutters mate is excellent. You don't have to use hardly any downward pressure, and you grip the cutting head
with all of your hand, not just with a few fingers.
I believe that if I would have had this system a few years ago, I would not have developed carpal tunnel.

Jim


C Ryman wrote:

I've heard that the Cutter's Mate is good for that problem.
They are expensive and I've never tried one.

http://www.delphiglass.com/index.cfm...urnTo=itemList

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Connie Ryman
Cryman Studio
www.eclecticbeadery.com
"Animal Lover" wrote in message
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Regards,
G^2
Glenn!!!!!! Where have you been? I was thinking about you this
afternoon, wondering if you were still doing glass. Howisit?



Busy Busy. Still doing glass. I have about 10 windows I need to get out
this month. I stay up on the group (lurk). I haven't seen any new
interesting threads, so I have been quiet. Most all the questions and
discussion lately is all re-hash. The FAQ and archives ...

How are you doing?

Regards,
G^2


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Regards,
G^2
Glenn!!!!!! Where have you been? I was thinking about you this
afternoon, wondering if you were still doing glass. Howisit?



Busy Busy. Still doing glass. I have about 10 windows I need to get out
this month. I stay up on the group (lurk). I haven't seen any new
interesting threads, so I have been quiet. Most all the questions and
discussion lately is all re-hash. The FAQ and archives ...

How are you doing?

Regards,
G^2



Still doing the repairs and restorations. Got so busy that I have a
two-week backlog right now. You couldn't prove we have a bad economy by MY
business.

How's that young'un?

I have a cutter that has a ball shape that fits the palm of your hand. the
lenght of the shaft is adjustable. Very comfortable. THe cutter has a flat
that rests on the glass to give the correct angle.
I can't find the case right now to give you the name. Got form Diane's
Rainbow of Glass, San Antionio
Susan
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