This glazing tool selection includes a Glazing Paddle, Xpert Putty Chisel, Xpert Gasket Shears SK2/Sk5 and a Thorex Nylon Hammer in either 710 (32mm / 1.25 inch diameter head) or 712 (38mm / 1.5 inch diameter head). Allowing you to build the kit you need to get the job done.
The individual details of the tools available are shown below:
Glazing Paddle
This handy glazing shovel is a must for your tool bag . In addition to glazing, this shovel can be used when leveling kitchen units and all types of furniture, saving both time and effort, as well as your fingers from being trapped!
Benefits:
- Installing wedge type glazing gasket
- Shimming frames
- Toe and heeling windows and doors
- Raising /moving double glazed units within the frame
- Scrapping off silicone/sealant residue
Xpert Putty Chisel
The Xpert Putty Tool is designed to remove beads from Upvc window frames. Widly used in the glazing and window industry for taking out old window beading and fitting new ones, it has a non-slip cushion handle designed for safety.
Benefits:
- Manufactured by Xpert, leading name in the industry
- 32mm stiff blade
- Cushion grip non-slip handle
- Stainless steel blade to prevent corrosion
Thorex Nylon Faced Hammer
The Thorex Nylon faced hammer has a chrome plated zinc head with two screw-in nylon faces which are designed to be replaced when worn. Ideally designed for glazing purposes as the nylon hammer face helps prevent damage when hitting plastic frames and trims into place. The hammer comes in two different sizes, either a 710 or 712:
710 Thor hammer - comes with a 32mm / 1.25 inch diameter head.
712 Thor hammer - comes with a 38mm / 1.5 inch diameter head.
Benefits:
- Manufactured by Thorex, leading name in the industry
- Replaceable heads so entire hammer does not need to be replaced when worn
- Non slip handle
Xpert Mitre Shears SK
Hard wearing, trade standard mitre shears with an easily replaceable blade for prolongued life. Ideal for cutting gasket and small plastic trims, giving a quick, straight cut every time. The mitre shears come in two different styles:
SK2 Mitre Shear - comes with a standard utility blade (replaceable stanley blade)
Sk5 Mitre Shear - comes with a replaceable blade specifically designed for the Xpert Mitre Shears
Benefits:
- Cuts at angles up to 45 degrees
- Clear markings on anvil for guidance when cutting angles
- Easily replaceable blade
Xpert Mitre Shears Straight
Go-to gasket snips or lead/tin snips for window fitters and fabricators, perfectly designed to tackle small, light-weight cutting jobs. Makes quick, easy work of cutting through tin, lead, wire, wooden branches or dowel rods, rope, cord, cardboard and much, much more.
Benefits:
- Cutting length 42mm
- Precision-ground stainless steel blades hardened to HRC 50-54 stay sharp for longer
- Features one serrated blade to reduce slippage
- Safety locking mechanism
- Spring action blade reduces cutting fatigue
- Suitable for both left- and right-handed usage
Single / Double / Triple Glass Suction Plates
Xpert glass suction plates are heavy duty suction lifters with an aluminium body. Designed to lift glass from the glazing unit and carry it safely, the suction plates can lift up to 120kg. Available with either a single suction pad (lifting weight 50kg), or with 2 suction pads (lifting weight 80kg) or with 3 suction pads (lifting weight 120kg), the aluminium design gives much better strength then cheaper plastic alternatives.
Benefits:
- High quality aluminium design
- Single suction pad design can lift up to 50kg
- Double suction pad design can lift up to 80kg
- Triple suction pad design can lift up to 120kg
- Suction pad size - 123mm
Xpert Vacumm Glass Lifter
Xpert vacuum glass suction pad, is a heavy duty suction lifters that can lift up to 100kg. The vacuum suction plate works using a pump action on the handle, allowing you to create an air tight seal on the glass unit for a secure lift. The Xpert heavy duty glass lifter are provided in a handy carry case to protect the rubber seal clean and from damage.
Benefits:
- Multiple uses, including glass lifting, tile pulling and dent repair
- Vacuum suction pad design can lift up to 100kg
- Easy to use pump action
- Supplied in a hard back transport case
Xpert Glass Measuring Device
The Xpert Glass Gauge is a tool designed to measure double glazing units whilst still fitted, allowing you to know the replacement thickness needed without having to remove the glass. Supplied in a handy hard back transport case, the glass measuring tool has a rule that is double sided, with one side showing imperial measurements and the other showing metric.
Benefits:
- Supplied in a hard back transport case
- Measures from 0 - 104mm
- Rule is double sided with imperial & metric measurements