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Cutting Stained Glass With a Separating Ring Saw Blade

The current project I’m working on calls for a square of glass with a circular cutout in its center. The easiest and most efficient way to cut large or irregular-shaped holes is by using a ring saw with a separating blade installed. However, before I’m able to use the saw, there’s some prep work to be done to ensure…

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