Creative Bottle Cutting - Bottle Cutter Cuts bottles from 43 to 102 mm diameter Strong and Durable Ideal for making creative gifts candle holder ornaments etc Full instructions included 90 day peace of mind guarantee Environmentally friendly way of re-using old bottles. Fun way to re-cycle (Blue and White)

The product was delivered 30 minutes ago and I'm now sipping from a new glass made from a beer bottle!!!! I did read reviews on how to use it before it started so I didn't even look at the manual. I made sure it was WELL clamped in the rollers and although difficult to turn it made sure the score line mated perfectly. Then I used the bands 2 of them (although not sure I needed to) to give me a guide either side of the score line. Used freshly boiling water rotated a few times then used iced water then back to the boiling and POP it dropped off into the pan of water I'd prepared.It's a prezzie so I didnt use their sand paper but gave it a quick blast with 240/400/800 grit and although not perfect as I only sanded for a couple of minutes, it's certainly good enough to use. The bottle I used is Keo Beer and is around 4.5mm thick but imperfect as it goes down to 3mm at its thinnest but it still worked a charm. Wanted to check it to make sure it worked before giving it as a gift, now going to buy myself one!!!

I set-to making some assorted height "vases" from a selection of bottles - wine, salad dressing, soft drinks etc - for a party. I enlisted the help of my husband as for me this was definitely a two-man job. We firstly found it hard to stabilise the bottle in the clamp firmly enough but with still enough movement to allow the cutting blades to circulate. We lost many many bottles initially as the end of the cut did not line up with the beginning - which cracks the bottle once separating with the hot / cold water. We found that if you put the bottle into a small pot or container on which you can rest the cutting jig, you get a better cut that matches up more frequently. We wasted most bottles by not cutting exactly level - the cut must end exactly where it started - as the instructions say you do hear a sharp "click" when you get that right. The method of pouring boiling water slowly over the cut (wear rubber gloves for protection and improved grip) then plunging into a container of water and ice - worked quickly and reliably. I am very pleased with the end product vases but I did spend some time hanging around our local bottle recycling banks to ask people if I could have their empties as we quickly ran out of bottles ourselves. I'm not sure what could be done to make the cutting process more accurate but do stick with it if you can as it is strangely satisfying when it works!

After trying various ways to cut bottles including a small hand held glass cutter I gave up and bought this. Very easy to use and neat bit of kit! First 3 attempts weren’t very good but soon got the hang of it. Best way, for me, was use the bottle cuter to score a good line-my son has bigger hands than me and he just carried on scoring until the grinding noise stopped-then acetone soaked string set on fire till it all burnt away, then carefully into running cold water. Usually this did the trick, occasionally we then had to dunk it into very hot water then back into cold. The trick is patience and leave it in water for 60 seconds or so.

Arrived quickly good sturdy product easy to use instructions am still practicing and getting to grips with the product. This is the second type of glass cutter I got and by far the easiest, the other one is a a fiddles to use and you need some help to use it as it attaches to the top of the bottle and you then draw it round the bottle to score it no where as easy as this one you just tighten it around the bottle and spin it round easy pesky. Overall would definitely recommend this one

The customer service is excellent, and the company respond to questions very quickly. It does do what it says on the tin, however (and the reason for 4 not 5 stars) Is you have to have lots and lots of patience and practice, practice, practice! When you get there the device achieves good scoring, and I have managed lots of clean breaks. It does work better on cheap wine bottles and beer/lager bottle, I would not attempt champagne bottles with this one. The rubber bands are a must for the hot/cold water separation technique. I prefer the candle and ice bath method. Even with a good score separation can be a bit hit and miss, but I would think this is the case with other devices too. I would recommend that this is a good piece of kit for someone who is cutting bottles as a hobby for themselves.

While the device is able to cut through the bottle glass - I haven't managed to cut a single bottle without getting it to break. Tried to go it more than several times. It is absolutely necessary to use some protection equipment etc.

You break more than you cut as its nearly impossible to use. Tried every way possible and watched videos. Found a new one now and this has already been thrown away

Great little gadget, but be prepared to break a few bottles. I managed to get the second bottle almost perfect and decided to turn it into a pretty vase with a little tape and spray paint. I’ve had a few breakages since then, but I’m sure if I perservere I will have much success with this item.