DIY Glass Cutter (Base) | Home crafts, small-scale DIY projects | Tungsten carbide wheel (ISO 554 certified) ▲ Steel handle (EN 1.0500) Cutting Thickness: 2–19mm (ASTM C642 compliant) | Affordable, lightweight ▲ Handles standard glass bottles (e.g., 2mm soda-lime glass) | Requires skill for precision ▲ Limited durability vs professional tools |
Professional Glass Cutter (Industry Standard) | Commercial glass shops, precision work | Tungsten carbide wheel (ISO 554) Stainless steel handle (ASTM A276) Cutting Thickness: 3–15mm (EN 572-1) | High precision ▲ Longer blade lifespan ▲ Handles tempered glass (e.g., 8mm automotive glass) | Heavier ▲ Higher cost (≈$50+) Steeper learning curve |
Advanced DIY Glass Cutter | Advanced DIY, hobbyist projects | Diamond-coated tungsten wheel (ISO 554 + ASTM C1058) ▲ Stainless steel handle ▲ Cutting Thickness: 2–20mm ▲ | Enhanced blade sharpness ▲ Handles thicker glass (e.g., 20mm labware) ▲ Corrosion-resistant handle | Slightly heavier ▲ Premium price (≈$80+) |
Electric Glass Cutter | Industrial automation, high-volume work | Motorized cutting head ▲ Adjustable depth control ▲ Cutting Thickness: 4–25mm (ISO 10545-7) | Faster, consistent cuts ▲ Reduces human error ▲ | Requires power source ▲ Noisier (≈75 dB ▲) Expensive (≈$200+) |
Entry-Level Manual Cutter | Casual DIY, basic projects | Steel wheel (non-certified) Plastic handle ▲ Cutting Thickness: 3–10mm (unregulated) | Ultra-affordable (≈$15) Easy to store ▲ | Brittle blade ▲ Struggles with thick glass (e.g., beer bottles) |
Industrial Heavy-Duty Cutter | Construction, architectural projects | Tungsten + diamond wheel ▲ Hydraulic operation ▲ Cutting Thickness: up to 25mm (ASTM C121) | Cuts reinforced glass ▲ Handles large sheets (e.g., 1m x 1m) ▲ | Bulky design ▲ Requires training ▲ Costly (≈$500+) |