Heavy duty optical glass chipping pliers, stainless steel, parallel action for precise glass breaking.

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

£11.99
Sale price  £11.99 Regular price 
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Heavy duty optical glass chipping pliers, stainless steel, parallel action for precise glass breaking.

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

£11.99
Sale price  £11.99 Regular price 
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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

Only 6 left at the bench Same-day Birmingham dispatch on weekday orders before 2pm.
Weight 180 g

What jewellers say about us

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“Reasonable quality and half the price of the others available. Pleasantly surprised.”
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Common questions at the bench

Will these mark soft silver wire?
Our flat-, snipe-, and round-nose pliers have polished interior jaws — they will not mark cleanly annealed precious-metal wire when used with normal grip pressure. For absolutely no-mark work on finished pieces, wrap the jaws with masking tape or nylon-jaw covers (sold separately).
Can these cut hardened wire?
Tungsten-carbide-tipped cutters in this collection handle hardened steel up to spring temper. Standard side cutters are for non-ferrous (silver, gold, copper, brass) up to half-hard. Check the product spec for the cutting capacity.
What is the difference between parallel and standard pliers?
Standard pliers pivot on a single point — the jaws scissor open and grip strongest at the tip. Parallel-action pliers stay perfectly parallel through the full opening, giving equal grip pressure across the whole jaw face. Parallel models are higher-precision (better for wire-wrapping and dead-soft annealed wire) but cost more.
Do they come spring-loaded?
Most of our bench pliers ship spring-loaded for one-handed operation. Where the spring is removable, the product description notes it. Spring tension is set for all-day comfort, not maximum grip.

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