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Nick's Grinder's Mate Instructions

Holding Style 1 Holding Style #1

Rest the edge of your hands on the grinder grid for support. Hold Nick's Grinder's Mate at the hinge with both hands as shown. Place one thumb on back end of lower handle to give better control for sliding from one edge of the glass to the other.

Holding Style 2 Holding Style #2

For extra support, place fingers along backside edge of glass

Holding Style 3 Holding Style #3

When necessary to lightly bevel edges of the glass when doing lamps or to adjust the height of glass edges when using glass of different thickness, just tilt up the tool to the desired angle and bevel on straight, curved or uneven edges.

Holding Style 4a Holding Style #4a

When grinding, grind opposite the direction of the spin of the grinder head. With Inland and Glastar units, grind from right to left.

Holding Style 4b Holding Style #4b
Holding Style 4c Holding Style #4c
Holding Style 5a Holding Style #5a
When grinding pieces longer than 3" in length, reposition the head when grinding so that your actual grinding position on the glass does not travel more than 2" away from the gripping jaws for best stability.

Holding Style 5b Holding Style #5b
Holding Style 5c Holding Style #5c
Holding Style 6 Holding Style #6
A straight on approach is best when working with small pieces.

When working with very, very small pieces, insert the glass into the corner of the jaws, not the front center for more stability and control.

Holding Style 7a Holding Style #7a
When grinding very long pieces, rest the thumb of your opposite hand on the far end of the glass, slide your thumb forward until it rests against the edge of the glass and grasp gently. Your thumb will now act as an extension of Nick's Grinder's Mate, supporting and guiding it as you travel the length of the glass.

Holding Style 7b Holding Style #7b
Holding Style 7c Holding Style #7c
Holding Style 7d Holding Style #8a
When working with heavily textured glasses, place your middle finger against the extened edge of the glass for additional support.

Holding Style 8b Holding Style #8b
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