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 at 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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