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I'm on a pretty tight budget but I'm looking to take up stained glass. I've done a bit of research and it seems like the biggest investment, besides the glass, is going to be a grinder. I've seen that a lot of people recommend the Inland Wiz CG Grinder for starting out, but I'm also seeing people saying that it's better for people not really serious about doing a lot of work with them. Now, I know just starting out that I'm not exactly serious about the craft yet, but I'd rather invest in something I can grow into than outgrow something and need to buy another later down the road. The other, more professional suggestions are the Wizard IV and the Glastar All Star G8 which are both twice the price of the Inland. Does anyone know enough about these to tell me whether the cheaper Inland will be enough for me starting out without worrying I'll outgrow it immediately?
I've already started the ball rolling by buying a Toyo glass cutter and some oil for it, but I'm a bit at a loss where to go from there. I know I'll need some solder and some foil, but don't know a whole lot on the specifics there. It sounds like I will also need some lead came for the framing of the pieces at the very least and the only places I've seen it for sale is in bulk. I've also not really found a really good place to buy the actual glass, though I'll admit I haven't looked into that a whole lot yet and have been more focused on the equipment. Does anyone know any good places to get this stuff online or have any tips for buying it? Thanks!
I've already started the ball rolling by buying a Toyo glass cutter and some oil for it, but I'm a bit at a loss where to go from there. I know I'll need some solder and some foil, but don't know a whole lot on the specifics there. It sounds like I will also need some lead came for the framing of the pieces at the very least and the only places I've seen it for sale is in bulk. I've also not really found a really good place to buy the actual glass, though I'll admit I haven't looked into that a whole lot yet and have been more focused on the equipment. Does anyone know any good places to get this stuff online or have any tips for buying it? Thanks!