| Welcome to our new segment called "On The
Table" which is a new twist on an old and widely used article.
Many sites review new tools and test out old ones that have
been on the market for some time. All reviews good, bad or indifferent
should be taken with a grain of salt. Our objective is to inform,
educate, and teach the readers on the positive and and negatives
of the tool. Negativity is not always a bad thing. We like to
use any downsides to educate the crafter on how to work more
efficiently with the tool, that is if the tool is of a high
caliper or quality and worth the effort. All in all we hope
to pass on a positive review to our readers. |
| Tools: |
| Periodically we will be reviewing the various
types of tools that are associated with our craft. Hopefully
we can present an unbiased opinion on the use and functionality
of each tool and program / software we feature. |
- Hand Tools
- Graphic Tools
- Soldering Tools
- Specialty Tools
- Leading Tools Glass
- Cutters Foiling Tools
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- Capabilities
- Design Tools
- Import Export Features
- Glass Pallet
- Piece Numbering & Material List
- Cost of program
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| Purpose: |
| The intent of the tool review is to inform and
showcase the Stained Glass Industries tools that we use in daily
routines to create and repair art glass panels. Not all tools
are created equal. Many of the tools we purchase and use are
popular name brands. These tools usually carry a premium price
tag, mostly for their namesake. The views of the tools used
in these reviews are based on one studio’s opinion “The
Oak Tree Stained Glass”. Ultimately the general public
will have the final say on the measure of success. Lets face
it we really need lots of tools and should accept the fact that
if we find one good tool for every five that are out there we’re
still ahead of the game. |
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| In each installment review we will show and discuss
the pros and cons of the tool selected. Also on the table we
will address several important areas’ concerning the selected
tool. |
1. Functionality
2. Ease of use
3. Durability
4. Cost
5. Longevity
6. 1-10 Scale |
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Terms: |
Functionality: The ability of
tool to do the job it was designed or intended for. |
| Ease OF Use: What
make this tool easy or fun to have in our shops? How does the
tool stand up in a road test or in a production environment?
Is there a learning curve? |
| Durability: The physical
make-up of the components, the shell, the parts. How well does
the tool hold up while working with the various stained glass
chemicals |
| Cost: Is this tool
worth the retail price? |
Longevity: Who makes
the tool? Will the company back up the tool with a warranty?
In five years will we be able to get parts if needed?
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| 1-10 Scale: The rating
system where #1 is a low overall score and #10 being the best
score the tool can achieve. |
Learning Curve: The
timeline it takes to master or achieve productive results using
the tool.
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