Cutting Glass Slide

[Chrisbkreme]

Hey Guys, so my roommate kicked our 100ML mini Roor water pipe, and he ordered a new Roor slide. However the slide is too long for the water pipe. Is it possible to DIY cut the slide so it will fit the water pipe? I would like to avoid having to ship it back to Canada for an exchange. Thanks!

 

[Madcap79]

This may be possible but you really run the risk of cracking the downstream.

Get one of these

http://t.homedepot.com/p/General-Tools-5-in-Glass-Cutter-in-Red-8501/100169741

To make a truer line around the stem you could wrap two lines of tape around the stem for guidance. Then heat the stem at the score line using a candle or lighter or hot water. Then put the stem under cold water. Switch it back and forth until the two side separate.

 

[Soflo]

Dremel tool with Diamond cutoff wheel while submerged in water.

 

[Chrisbkreme]

Thanks! I'll try one of these options. @Soflo @Madcap79

 

[Jokermachine]

You can get diamond cutters for cheap at dx.com. I bought a medical grade tube that had 14mm male ends and bought a set of blades from dx and cut the thing in half to make 2 glass stems for my Underdog. You will need a torch so you can round off the ends, otherwise they'll end up cracking easily. Youtube may help.

 

[DieHard]

For best results, use a glass tubing cutter like this. Same principle as other cutters mentioned. Use this to score a line around the tube. Then place a bamboo skewer under the tube near the line. Then press firmly on the other side and it should break cleanly.
http://www.carolina.com/catalog/det..._gl_shopping&gclid=CIPTqt7ytsQCFdcYgQod0jEABQ

 

[Oregonglassblower]

hey there. you can ship it to me in oregon and i will shorten it for free if you just cover the shipping cost. Thanks,Mike-oregonglassblower.