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Hello,
I am a commercial glazier by trade. I have almost 15 years of experience working with glass in all different types and thicknesses.
The problem of having a jagged edge could be helped in a few ways. First off, glass should not be too hot or too cold when you score it. Try to avoid extremes.
Second, avoid the basic steel wheeled cutters. Spend the few extra dollars to get the diamond one. A good one will also have a place to pour oil into it.
Make sure your line is free of even the slightest debris.
My last bit of advice is not to press so hard. One continuous, firm, score line. No starts and stops. If the glass sounds like it’s cracking, you have what we call a “hot cut”. You pressed too hard.
Have fun.