STAINED GLASS GRINDING BITS! & HOW TO USE THEM!!

[@SlaysAnatomy]

Oh my glob!!! The ripple glass bit!!! I had no idea this existed before your video, GAME CHANGER! thank you for making stained glass accessible to all 🖤

[@MakenzieHallie]

You are so welcome!! Thank you for watching!!

[@katieshearer4067]

Thank you for making this video!!! That ripple glass grinder is a total game changer!! You need to become an Amazon affiliate so you can receive a commission on these products you are recommending!!! You definitely deserve to make money from us watching your videos if you can 👍 this info in invaluable and I am very grateful for the time you take to make these videos!! THANKS MAKENZIE!! 💖💖💖

[@marthaclarke3207]

YOU ARE MY FAVORITE! Informative, great voice, perfect explanations. Thank you.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Why thank you!!! Im so glad your finding them helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@suzannelorup4441]

Wow!!! I have been considering asking you to do a video on foiling ripple glass. You use so much of it all the time. I used some at Christmas time and I did another piece today and I have some glass that is a really deep ripple and I was wondering how I was ever going to use it since even foiling the lighter ripple is a trip. This video started like three minutes ago and I am already blown away. I am so glad this is the video that popped up tonight! Wow. I just really appreciate what you are doing for the rest of us in showing us so much. Namaste girl. You rock.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much Suzanne. So happy to help you feel more equipped with the right knowledge! ♡

[@lisabuie1952]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I'm a newbie to stained glass and you by far give the best advice. Thanks for letting us know about the ripple bit! 🎉

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you. 🙏🏻🖤

[@BullCricket75]

OMG, the hole bit!! I have broken so much glass trying to drill holes with a screw gun. I learned something new today...yay!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Awesome! There are so many cool bits out there, just got to find em!

[@stellagirl7625]

You are absolutely right about the info that is given on bits. Thank you for the info on the ripple bit!!! Because of you I purchased one (because I like texture) and am excited to use it. Your a great teacher...kudos to you!🎉👏⭐️🌈

[@suzannebigras7071]

So pleased the universe led me to your site. I have learned more in a couple of days than I even knew I didn’t know.lol. I am refreshed with my art and as an older person I so appreciate the easy manner you have. Thank you The tattoos look awesome and belated Happy Birthday

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much Suzanne! So glad your enjoying my channel and found it helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@suzannelorup4441]

Suzanne , we are alike not only name but in appreciation for this wonderful girl as well!

[@catnilednam7777]

Your videos are outstanding. You’re so informative and encouraging. After having my son I took a 3 year break from stained glass and I’m ready to get back at it. I literally just watched a dozen of your videos while he was napping 😆. Thank you for the motivation.

[@MakenzieHallie]

I'm so glad they provided some motivation!! Welcome back to stained glass!!

[@jodysauer9040]

Oh my …. I did not know about ¼ inch bit grinding a hole in the glass….. I am so excited. I watched your video last night at midnight so, to run downstairs to my grinder to give it a try was uncalled for if I wanted to stay married…. So, I tried it right away this morning and yippee… it works… oh.. the endless possibilities. Thank you for sharing. You are an incredible artist. ❤️

[@Rottingboards]

You had to best grinder video I have found. Thanks for the opportunity to learn something.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you 🙏🏻🖤 Im so glad it was helpful!! ♡♡

[@christina413]

Great video! I have been binge watching your videos for the last few days and have learned so much! Ty for sharing. You are so talented, a great artisan and teacher, and your editing style is so entertaining. 💯🙌🏾

[@christina413]

Hope you had a great bday 🖤

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much!!! Im so glad your enjoying my channel and feel like your learning so much. I'm so glad. My birthday was awesome & thank you for watching and for your support!!

[@dianaq7782]

Thanks again McKenzie! Always positive, informative and relaxed. Luv your vibe and awesome tatt.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you Diana!

[@paulbroderick6391]

Mackenzie I’m new to stained glass and have to thank you for clear and pointed videos. So informational and insightful. Again thank you! P.s.Happy Birthday!

[@MakenzieHallie]

I'm so glad its helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@Artsrock36]

Again you’re awesome! Thanks for sharing your skills!!! I just learned how to use my quarter inch bit !!!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you! So happy to help. Have funnnn!! 🖤🖤🖤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎉🎉🎉

[@Artsrock36]

Hey Makenzie I’m making sun catchers to sell now and I can’t figure out how to charge for use of flux & glass oil. Also how much add in cost for cuts made from Taurus saw? I’ve got all my other charges figured out but I’m stumped with these few things. Know you’re a busy lady and hate to ask but I’ve searched high and low for info without luck. A shop is ready to take my pieces and this issue is the only thing keeping them on my work table.

[@mrspatriciaadeacon3248]

You are the best! Thank you for all your videos.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you. 🖤🌙🙏🏻

[@JRasmusonas]

This is SO helpful! I just found your channel and will subscribe. Teaching myself how to make stained glass, and you're so right, there's not a lot of written info out there about helpful tools. Thanks again!

[@territurner71]

Love🥰your awesome videos, I’m just starting out and After seeing your videos I feel confident I will do great at starting my stained glass journey. Love and light.

[@MakenzieHallie]

You CAN ABSOLUTELY do it!!!

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

I love that bin idea

[@eveysullivan1492]

Thank you so much for this video, can’t wait to use the ridge one!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you for watching!

[@anastasiostresinis6899]

Brava! Simple, higly educational, str8 2 the point AND fun! I find your videos to contain all that knowledge ( and oh so much more!!) I had to painstalkingly collect through years of experimentation, trial and error and countless hours of video watching. I wish you were my teacher (yet in a strange, cyber kind of way you are!) Thanks! Oh and by the way, allthough I'm terribly late, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I must say, you do have that distinct Leo touch. So I wish you health and joy!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much! Im so glad! And absolutely, trying my best to teach the masses anyway I can!! And do I? I'm a cancer! Thank you for the late bday wishes!! And thank you for watching!!

[@anastasiostresinis6899]

@@MakenzieHallie you must be full of Leo's and Ares in other houses, get yourself a birth chart and find out!

[@MakenzieHallie]

I am quite familiar already! Cancer, Aries moon- and Capricorn and cancer almost everywhere else!

[@deborahwade8485]

Wow I didn’t know that bit existed. Love your videos. You give directions so well!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Which one? The ripple bit? Isn't that awesome!! And thank you!!

[@deborahwade8485]

Yes the ripple bit.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Right! I remember when I first found ripple bits how shocked I was, I just had no idea there were so many different sizes and shapes!

[@deborahwade8485]

@@MakenzieHallie is there a brand that seems to grind better or more consistent … I have a glastar grinder.

[@MakenzieHallie]

As far as bits themselves?

[@sherrillherrington3617]

Best instructions EVER!!!

[@MakenzieHallie]

🙏🙏🖤🖤😎😎

[@peggicafferty8083]

Love your tattoos!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you Peggi!

[@thriftam1]

Great video! I had never heard of the ripple bit and I actually worked at a stained glass shop for a little while!! 🤯

[@MakenzieHallie]

Yea there are so many hidden nuggets within the industry its crazy!! Thank you for watching!

[@tamaramcfarland620]

I love ur shows! You are my favorite!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much Tamara! I appreciate you!!!

[@jeanpietrowicz7455]

Thanks for this video! A subject I never put much thought into, but will now. I would love a video on how you clean and protect your stained glass.

[@MakenzieHallie]

And thank YOU for watching! I think I can absolutely get that into a video soon! To be honest its not much upkeep or much to clean so i'm not sure I could make it its own separate video? But maybe I can review or go over different brand cleaners, flux cleaners and what I suggest for care!? I'm so sorry this response took so long, i'm going through pages of comments youtube never notified me of!!!

[@ElizabethLopez-su8bd]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you for watching!

[@phyllisbarr4766]

thank you i learned so much

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you for watching!

[@giomarmarrero3891]

Love the info and loooove the tatto. Happy b-day.

[@mrhood3977]

Once again you did the most Thank you

[@MakenzieHallie]

Appreciate you 🙏

[@andrescosta2992]

Nice Video Mackenzie..! I know U are a busy person......but do U feel it's important..just like U just showed us..these different grinding bits .....making a Video...to learn ideas...when picking glasses....like... ..for the Sky, for Rocks or Stones grounds..... the Sand, ...Green areas as a Forest,..a Sea w/waves backround.... Hope I make myself clear.....what I mean..is ..Types on Glass to be used. Ohh... that new Tatoo on your neck...its awesome. And Thnk U..!

[@gmajill53]

I am new to this and have learned a lot from your videos. One question, when and why would I use the 1/4” bit to drill a hole.

[@profcarmichael]

Hi! And happy birthday! Thanks for sharing the info especially about the ripple bit. All new stuff and I haven't seen anything about these on other sites and channels. Secret insider knowledge ...🙄

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you!!!! And absolutely, idk why this stuff has to be a secret!! NOT ANYMORE MY FRIEND! 🖤 So glad to help!!!

[@tjhughes7742]

Thanks for the ripple bit low down!!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Welcome!! Thank you for watching!!

[@karendixon4266]

Great video! Ty

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you Karen! ♡

[@buffalogal496]

Great video and info! I'm really curious about how the grinder in the bin works and would love to see a video explaining it.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Hello! Did you mean how the grinder and *bit* work? I'm confused, this video shows them all in action! Thank you for watching!

[@buffalogal496]

@@MakenzieHallie no it think you said you put your grinder in a bin? Maybe I misunderstood.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Ohhhhhh!! Yes, I put the grinder in just a regular old storage bin, to help catch all the shards of glass! I'm debating doing a video on how I set it up/make it!

[@buffalogal496]

@@MakenzieHallie well I'd definitely watch it if you did 😊

[@MakenzieHallie]

ok noted!!! I've got a list going for videos and I'll put it in!!

[@heidiorpurt1047]

Great and thank you !

[@patil3020]

Thank you for this information! I have a question and want to make sure you know that this is legit and not snarky! When you put a hole in the glass I was amazed! But I wondered why you didn't have a safety shield on top of your grinder (or on the sides). I know you said at the beginning you were going to make a case for grinding (out of the plastic bin), so am not sure if that is the answer? I loved the hole - and I even have a bit to do this that my husband bought!!, but the piece flying out scared me a bit (I'm rediscovering stained glass after 20+ years and was a newbie then too). TY!!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Hi Pam! Glad your enjoying my channel! No matter what glass will be flying everywhere, there isn't a solid piece that flies out of the hole, as it's grinding the glass away. Just like grinding away anything else, an edge or hole, if that makes sense. So how you want to address that normal mess is totally up to you. There is something called Mr splash, that I review in my recent 2 part video, testing Amazon products. I know this video is old, but I will absolutely still be showing the grinder bin I referenced. It's a storage bin, with a lid, stick grinder inside, cut hole for plug, and it catches "MOST" of the glass shards. As for a shield, like my convertible grinder has built in, it realistically doesn't do anything. Safety glasses and a good clean up plan is the basic idea. There aren't deadly shards flying off and hitting your body like shrapnel! Just small glass shards that do need to be cleaned up thoroughly is all! Especially if pets/kids have access to this area! Hope this helps!

[@mbdavila-aponte3877]

Hi McKenzie!! You’re my GO TO for stained glass info.! Question…my Glastar grinder has seized up. I’ve oiled it-tried repeatedly to spin it. No dice! Any suggestions?? Thanks, Luv! ~M.B.

[@MakenzieHallie]

Oof. Yea, if the motor seized up... that's it. New grinder time. Same thing as a seized engine really. Too late to oil it now, "engine" replacement time. (Motor)lol. I'm assuming you've been using it and it wasn't just sitting right?

[@mbdavila-aponte3877]

@@MakenzieHallie Wow!! Thanks for the quick reply! I haven’t used the grinder in quite awhile, but it’s had A LOT of use! I found that when I turned it on, the shaft wouldn’t rotate. If I gave it a couple of manual spins, it would spin. Now, even after lubricating the shaft, it won’t spin AT ALL. Rats!!! I’m seeing Glastar went out of business (???) Looks like it’s time for a new grinder. What do you currently use/recommend? Thanks!!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Ok so because it was sitting, we could have a different outcome here. Although having it break through and run, then stop again isnt a good sign for this preventative measure/solution. Do you have an instagram so you can send a video so i can listen to it? And no problem! Happy to help.

[@mbdavila-aponte3877]

@@MakenzieHallie I don’t have an instagram account.

[@mbdavila-aponte3877]

What grinder do you recommend? Thanks! 💜

[@jeannewitt250]

Your videos are very helpful. One question: i noticed there is patina for lead, and patina for lead & zinc. If I have the patina for lead, can I use it on a zinc frame?

[@60Airflyte]

Thank you.

[@reboinka]

Happy Birthday!! your tattoo looks great!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you so much my friend!!! And thank you for watching!!!

[@cakewhisperer7113]

Great video 👌❤️

[@Katybug335]

I like your no-nonsense style. Do you know of a source for replacement set screws for grinder bits?

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you very much! Unfortunately, that I actually do not. I somehow haven't run into that problem myself through these years yet. Lol. BUT as annoying as it is, if Amazon doesn't have it, no one probably will. I hate even saying that but it's true. First place I'd look for anything after Google. I'm sorry I can't help 😩

[@Katybug335]

@@MakenzieHallie Thanks for your very prompt response! I was afraid of that. I’ll just have to wait until I wear out another bit and then cannibalize it.

[@MakenzieHallie]

No problem! I'm sorry I didn't have a solution for you. And yes exactly. That's what I'd do. Time for a new bit or pull it from an old one.

[@Cuddlesandcookies]

Are all grinders universal as far as the size of the bits? All bits fit on all grinders? I just bought a used grinder and it has a weird bit on it, it's plastic on the top and has a thin line of grit on the bottom it doesn't look like those bits you're showing. Wondering if I should just buy a new pack of bits?

[@davealbertz]

Great info, now you really are out of this world 😁

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you for watching !!!!!

[@DespiteMyself7]

Holy cow- I have a 1/4" bit for tight inside curves, and never even considered using the top to drill holes!

[@me_92other42]

Great tat!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Thank you!!!!

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

If the grinder bits come in different grits like sandpaper does, how do you know which grit to get, I'm new to this

[@cakewhisperer7113]

R bits different for a wiz or they can used for different grinders. Thx

[@MakenzieHallie]

I'm not sure which would fit the wiz, you'll have to just Google your model! Most are universal, but not all. Thank you for watching!

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Awesome

[@CharmaineSmyth]

I recently purchased a ripple bit as I understood it would facilitate applying the copper foil on thick/extremely textured glass. However I am baffled as to how to set up the ripple bit on my grinder (it doesn’t sink into the hole surrounding the grinder motor shaft) and I am not sure how to use the bit correctly. Wondering if you have any videos with demonstrations.

[@missyreviews5894]

Is there a grinder that can do v cut grinds or right angle?

[@MakenzieHallie]

That would be a ring saw or glass saw of any type. I have a couple basic stained glass ring saw reviews on my channel. ♡

[@piezymaa3450]

You are a doll!

[@MakenzieHallie]

I appreciate you! Thank you!

[@virginiakilduff5514]

I use the 1/4” bit for grinding tight spots

[@MakenzieHallie]

Definitely!

[@jalesaarmen4290]

what is the safest grinding bit for luminescent glass and mirror glass? I am a beginner and am in the process of making a box. So I am not necessarily concerned about speed. I am just annoyed it keeps chipping! :'(

[@MakenzieHallie]

Good question! SO, sometimes the glass if its luminescent or iridescent is just too soft to handle really any bit, without minor chipping. So the best option is to just get a soft or slow speed bit and be very gentle. Don't push super hard into the grinder and make sure everything is sufficiently wet! I wish I had a better answer, but there is no magic bit as of now. lol !! So sorry this response took so long, i'm going through pages of comments youtube never notified me of!!! Thank you for watching!!!

[@kodad3781]

I’ve recently purchased a “second deck” for my 1/4 in diamond bit. It comes with an L shaped sponge. Have you any information on how to use these items?

[@MakenzieHallie]

Hello! I do not actually use hole bits with a standard bit on at the same time. But as far as a sponge, L shaped or not its not going to do much unless your holding it up against that hole bit and continuously re soaking it! I find normal sponges don't wet standard bits as well as they should on there own, so I would ditch it for the hole bit and and use your hands to hold and visually ensure that bit is staying wet!

[@karenhinkley3269]

So 60 bit or 100/120,120, 270, 600 --- the most coarse is 60? As the numbers increase it gets finer?

[@loripeterson5403]

This might be a silly question: does it matter what type of sponge that you use? Also, is coolant necessary or does water suffice?

[@MakenzieHallie]

Not a silly question! Technically no, it does not matter. But you'll find over time that you will prefer certain sponges over others, but thats just preference. I buy soldering sponges and once I've used them up enough, cut it up and use it to grind. So it's tall enough to cover the whole bit. Coolant is also largely preference, I do not use it but if I had a machine I felt needed the extra cooling help, then I would!

[@matthewwolfe6848]

Best to use brass bits as they will not rust. A lot of the so called stainless steel bits are only stainless steel on the outside of the bit and not on the inside where it's most important. These cheaper bits can become fused to your arbor and the your grinder is done!

[@rossentownsend4936]

Sometimes the ripple bit is sold as a profiling bit. Also glass grinders are often referred to as routers. A profile edging tool.

[@ShaileyB]

What’s the song in the background?

[@ccc3094]

How can I bevel with one of those machines

[@dmann4683]

Are your nails registered as lethal weapons? :)

[@MakenzieHallie]

Not YET.....but I will. 😂😂😂🖤🖤🖤

[@cbyutube]

I can't get past the nails....eek.

[@MakenzieHallie]

🏆🍪

[@ellyraftis7947]

your nails are too long and distracting!

[@MakenzieHallie]

Oh come on, you cant REALLY be distracted by fingernails. 🙄😂 ....if so...😬. Get one of those phone brain games or something.

[@melkon1an]

Try to organize your videos a bit better

[@MakenzieHallie]

....huh?