Right, Jeff. Once treated, it can't be cut to size. Every piece of tempered
glass
must be sized properly before treatment.
Most fair size cities have a place that does the tempering of custom cut glass,
so
it's usually only a couple days added to delivery time. That means you can't
walk
out the door with it just after ordering. Laminated glass you can wait while
it's
cut in most glass shops. It's also a much better choice in this application.
Paul A
Geoff Branch wrote:
> And Paul, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it true that tempered glass can't
> be cut to size after the tempering process. That why you typically find only
> laminated glass in stock at a retailer?
>
> Geoff Branch
> '74 Meejit "Yellow Peril"
> '72 Innocenti 1300 Mini
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul A. Asgeirsson" <Pasgeirsson@worldnet.att.net>
> To: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut@Exit109.com>
> Cc: <DLancer7676@cs.com>; <guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>;
> <kpdii@softhome.net>; <spridgets-digest@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 8:58 PM
> Subject: Re: More Sandblast cabinet suggestions requested (the topicIwon't let
> die!...
>
> > Hi Frank,
> >
> > Having worked in the glass industry for about 25 years, I'd say NO to the
> tempered glass.
> > It looses its surface strength when it's hit with sand blast and is then
>much
> more prone to
> > breaking, sometimes in a really spectacular manner! Go for laminated glass,
> it's cheaper
> > than tempered and won't explode on you when abused.
> >
> > Tempered glass, whether done chemically or with heat, places the surface
>under
> tension, much
> > like spokes on a bicycle rim. Without the tight spokes, the rim is really
> weak. Glass,
> > when you allow a break in the surface tension, either by scratching or
> abrading, gets really
> > weak and sometime will just spontaneously break. Anyone have that happen on
> their car glass
> > windows?
> >
> > Save your eyes, wear safety glasses or hood also when working around
>abrasives
> and high
> > pressures. Sure, you have two of them, but let's keep them both functioning
> properly.
> >
> > Stepping down from the safety box, now!
> >
> > Regards, Paul A
> >
> > Frank Clarici wrote:
> >
> > > DLancer7676@cs.com wrote:
> > >
> > > > > Glass eventually goes cloudy but is easy to replace.
> > > >
> > > > You can get a sheet plastic to stick on the inside of the glass to >
> extend it's life.
> > >
> > > I have been there done that and got tired of replacing the plastic sheets
> > > The glass lasts a few years as long as you don't point the gun at it.
> > > New glass is about $10 (with round corners) If you make a square hole for
> the
> > > window, the glass should only be a couple bucks.
> > > I do prefer tempered glass just incase I smack it with what ever is in the
> > > cabinet. And I do know my local glass shop owner so your price may vary.
> > >
> > > --
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