Electric Glass grinders take the sharp edges off of cut pieces of glass, smooth edge lines, make glass pieces easier to handle and allow a better edge for copper foil and lead came to adhere to. They are key to well-made stained glass pieces and are usually the largest equipment investment in a beginner's stained glass studio.

You will want to invest in a glass grinder that has a water reservoir for lubricating the grinding wheel and for minimizing the amount of glass dust coming off the wheel. Most electric glass grinders come with an eye guard, but if your does not, they can be purchased for about $15. An eye guard on the glass grinder DOES NOT substitute for wearing eye protection, you should always wear goggles or safety glasses when working with an electric glass grinder.

You can also change out the grinder bits to hone different types and angles of edges on your pieces of glass.

Base prices of electric glass grinders start around $100 and go up to about $250.