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Glass Chipping & Breaking Pliers — Stainless Steel, Heavy Duty 6 Inch, Opticians & Art Glass

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$8.75 $11.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

A scored line is a promise glass does not always keep. These chipping pliers concentrate pressure exactly where you want the break to start, so lenses and art glass part cleanly along the score instead of wandering — the difference between trimming a piece and cutting it again.

The jaw pairs a V-shaped pressure point with a wide, cross-hatched face for grip, in solid stainless steel with a satin, non-reflective finish. An internal leaf spring reopens the jaws after each squeeze, and the smooth, curved handles are kind on the hand across repeated breaks. At 6 inches (152 mm) there is leverage without losing fine control — as suited to trimming optical lenses as to stained glass work.

  • Specialised jaw combines a v-shaped pressure point with a wide, cross-hatched face.
  • Solid stainless steel construction with a non-reflective, satin finish.
  • Curved, smooth-profile handles reduce hand fatigue during repetitive work.
  • Internal leaf spring gently returns the jaws to the open position after each squeeze.
  • Overall 6-inch length provides leverage whilst maintaining fine control.

Who it's for

A core tool for UK opticians trimming optical lenses and for glaziers making fine adjustments. Also essential for stained glass artists and jewellery makers who work with glass components, this tool is stocked in the UK for immediate dispatch.

Specifications

  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • Overall Length: 6" (152mm)

Free UK delivery · Same-day dispatch before 2pm · 30-day returns

SKU: 1G-UUOP-JD13

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Grace E. ★★★★★

The pressure control is incredible—I scored a few tricky curves on some art glass and it snapped right along the line instead of wandering off like my old pliers always did. The 6-inch size feels nimble enough for precise work, yet the stainless steel gives it real heft.

Sebastian Z. ★★★★★

I was skeptical about the 6-inch size, but it gives me way more control than my old groziers. The stainless steel feels solid and the tip pressure is precise enough for clean breaks on even thin art glass.

Olivia ★★★★★

Finally, a tool that actually does what it says. These pliers concentrate pressure so precisely that my art glass snaps cleanly along the score instead of wandering off in some random direction. The stainless steel build feels solid in the hand, too.