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Which stained glass grinder should you purchase? Well lets start by expressing we only carry glass grinder manufactures that have a reputable product. We only deal with grinder manufactures that will stand behind their grinders and warranties. If cost is an issue. Start by evaluating your budget. Just purchase a starter grinder. Inexpensive starter grinders like the inland wizling can always be upgraded with a larger 1" wheel or additional smaller grinder bits like the 1/8" or 1/4" heads. If the cost a glass grinder is not an issue then purchase a glass grinder like the inland Wizard 4 or the Glastar G 8 they cost more but come complete with additional heads. At this level your also probably more than a glass student and more of a professional glass artist. Putting more than ten hours of time into a hobby a week requires better tools and longer lasting parts. Both Inland and Glastar are great companies and make great glass grinders. As a distributor for the major glass grinder manufactures we also stock replacement parts like diamond glass grinder bits and diamond glass grinder heads and disks. When selecting your glass grinder the more expensive grinders come with larger heads which means they will last longer. A 3/4 inch head on a small glass grinder will last about 20-30 hours of use. A larger 1 inch glass grinder head will last about 30-40 hours of use. It's important to know most larger glass grinder s come with additional heads like a 1/4 and or 1/8" for small glass radius grinding. These small glass grinding heads are a must as your glass skills develops and your creating intricate cuts and designs. While they are not included with the less expensive glass grinders you will eventually purchase them for your work. So it may be to your advantage if your considering getting involved in stained glass to purchase the larger glass grinders complete with the additional heads. Bits come in a variety of sizes from 1/6 inch to 1 inch. Replacement parts as well as diamond glass drills can be purchased to fit all glass grinder. To extend the life of your stained glass grinder, Nickates recommends using glass grinder coolants. The glass grinder coolant is added to the water and prevents friction when the glass grinder bit makes contact with your glass. Coolant is also a must when drilling glass. We feel the coolant also cuts down on the squealing noise when drilling and helps you drill better holes without scallops and chipping.
Most stained glass grinders come with 3-5 year warranties and stand 
behind their products. We offer discounts on glass grinders when purchasing quantities. If your a reseller, school or instructor that resells please call us for wholesale glass grinder price breaks.
