GKM Glass Knife Maker

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A “balanced break” knife maker.

The "balanced break" method is designed to produce optimum knife edges. The precision breaking mechanism allows for controlled "slow-breaking" with equal weight and pressure applied to each side of the score mark to result in a straight break.

Features

Solid, Heavy Design
Produces Knives Up to 12mm Width
“Balanced Break” Method for the Sharpest Knives
Micrometer Positioners
Built-in Mechanical Stops for Easy Positioning
Precision Mechanism Supports “Slow-Break” Technique
The rectangular shaped body of the GKM is precision machined from a solid block of metal for long term stability and precision.
The instrument uses commercial size glass ranging from 6 mm (1/4") to 12 mm (1/2")
It has been engineered with mechanical stops for producing precise 25 mm glass squares with ease.
Micrometers for precise and reproducible alignment of 25 mm squares for diagonal breaks.
Locking mechanism for guides so micrometers can be removed after alignment.
Portable and compact instrument design allowing for ease of use and storage.

Digital readout gives precision load feedback
for achieving consistent slow-breaks.

Specifications

Dimensions
Width:	360 mm (14 inches)
Height:	160 mm (6.3 inches)
Depth:	170 mm (6.8 inches)
Weight:	13.6 kg (30 pounds)

Ordering Information
76011	Glass Knife Maker, complete with the following
	protective goggles
	brush
	instruction manual
	replacement scoring wheel and axle
	box of 6mm glass strips

Glass Strips
316995	6 mm x 1" x 16" (25.4 mm x 406 mm) x 400 mm, package of 24
316996	8 mm x 1" x 16" (25.4 mm x 406 mm), package of 24
315626	12 mm x 1" x8" (25.4 mm x 203 mm), package of 16