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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: skipskip on March 26, 2018, 10:23:41 PM

Title: wire cutter? lead type cutter?
Post by: skipskip on March 26, 2018, 10:23:41 PM

trims something.

It looks a lot like some type cutters I have had

might say HAT422  patpdg


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Title: Re: wire cutter? lead type cutter?
Post by: oldgoaly on March 27, 2018, 08:52:31 AM

Could it clamp/hold and cut lead came used in art glass windows?
I know there is different thicknesses of glass so could that match the grooves in it? The lead came is a "H" pattern. The clamp it down then pull it to stretch and straighten the came before using it. Been 35 years since I took that art glass class.

Title: Re: wire cutter? lead type cutter?
Post by: JohnD on March 27, 2018, 11:59:33 AM

No size reference so it's hard to guess how big but it reminds me of H.B. Rouse Co. trimmers for print shops back in the Linotype days. Did an eBay search for Linotype cutter and saw several like the one pictured below.

Title: Re: wire cutter? lead type cutter?
Post by: lptools on March 27, 2018, 12:54:49 PM

Hello, What you are showing is a Lead & Rule Cutter, which has  a fence & stop for pre-determined lengths to be cut. I like what oldgoaly said, but I haven't been able to find another one.Regards, Lou

Title: Re: wire cutter? lead type cutter?
Post by: oldgoaly on March 27, 2018, 01:42:59 PM

Lou, this tool sure looks over designed to last forever. most of the art glass tools I have seen, which isn't a real large sample are not as well made, or look like they were borrowed from another craft.
So my guess is it was used by a large commercial church window maker

Title: Re: wire cutter? lead type cutter?
Post by: Chillylulu on March 28, 2018, 09:39:34 PM

I've got some very well made glass tools.   Mostly German. But I've not used lead came.

Nicer stained glass is edge wrapped in copper and solder is used to join the pieces.

Larger glass windows use steel ribs.  Real "stained" glass has glass paints or enamels fused to the glass.

Ive made a 24" round piece if glass with over 3000 pieces of glass. All fused together.

Every craft has beginner tools and professional tools.

Chily