No. 5 triangle glazing points that hold the glass while you putty
Triangle points hold the glass in a wood sash before the putty goes on and while it sets. These are No. 5 triangle points in the 3/8″ size, with no wax coating. No wax is the point. It lets them grip up to four times better in wood than waxed points.
A thin strip of adhesive holds them stacked so they load straight into a point driver, or you can set them by hand.
What they fit
- CRL PD5 point driver
- Fletcher, Terry, and Red Devil No. 5 drivers
- Fletcher PushMate for hand setting
Pack sizes
Full pack of 2,700 points, or a smaller pack of about 200.
Frequently asked questions
What are triangle glazing points used for?
Triangle points hold the glass in a wood sash before the putty goes on and while it sets. These are No. 5 triangle points, and the no-wax design lets them grip up to four times better in wood than waxed points.
What size are these triangle glazing points?
These are No. 5 triangle points in the 3/8 inch size. They come in a full pack of 2,700 points, or a smaller pack of about 200. With no wax coating, they grip up to four times better in wood than waxed points, so the glass stays put before the putty sets.
What point drivers do these triangle points fit?
They fit the CRL PD5 point driver and Fletcher, Terry, and Red Devil No. 5 drivers. A thin strip of adhesive holds them stacked so they load straight into a point driver, or you can set them by hand with the Fletcher PushMate.
Why are no-wax glazing points better?
No wax is the point. Skipping the wax coating lets these points grip up to four times better in wood than waxed points, so the glass stays put before the putty sets. These are No. 5 triangle points in the 3/8 inch size, stacked on an adhesive strip for easy loading into a point driver.
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