My father left a lot of items after he died and some of which are a number of plate glass windows the size of picture windows. I would like to cut some of these into triangle shapes but think that would be difficult. Suggestions?
These panes around maybe 5 by 4 feet and I'd want to cut them down to about 3 feet at the bottom to a triangle. I'm thinking a simple glass cutter would not do the job and attempting such would merely shatter the entire pane. I'm wanting to make a glass roof and glass walls for a sun room and use the materials that I have on hand.
2007-12-31 16:32:25 · 7 answers · asked by rann_georgia 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Plate glass cannot be cut with normal glass cutters. It either has to sawn with a diamond saw or ground. Plate is very different in its crystalline structure to float glass (normal window glass) and is manufactured in a completely different way. Float glass is homogenous ie it is of equal consistancy all the way through; plate is full of anomolous stress artefacts. If you try to cut it with a conventional glass cutter all that will happen is that it will break into jagged pieces.
2008-01-01 01:53:58 · answer #1 · answered by crazeygrazey 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Just dont use plate (now known as float) glass for a roof / walls. You say its picture frame type glass, way too thin.
You should be using either toughened / laminated or toughened laminate.
2008-01-01 22:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by stepheneuro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talon seems to know what he is talking about so I cannot add to it. I would however be very careful as legislation for glass windows and walls is quite tight. It should be toughened glass which is safe if walked into and broken by a child for example. Check out the regulations, for yours and your families safety.
2007-12-31 20:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by ANF 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes a simple glass cutter will work, That`s what we use in the glass shop to cut both straight cuts and curves. The key is to add a little oil like wd 40 to the cutter , keep the pressure consistent, and only go over the cut once. And snap the cut from the end not the middle by using the round end of the cutter under the cut by about 1/2". Or if you don`t feel comfortable , just take it to a glass shop. Square cuts are easier than angle cuts as the point on tip can wander if not done correctly. Practise on a scrap piece first, and remember to plan ahead and only do full cuts. Good luck, and don`t lay the glass on a hard surface like wood without some sort of thin covering like a blanket 1/8" thick or rubber pad. If you do have to transport them allways stand them up , do not lay them flat
2007-12-31 16:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
no count if that is toughened glass (small B.S. triangle etched in one corner) it is going to shatter in case you definitely gain reducing the glass. it must be much less annoying to decide for the aircon which desires a vent hollow in a wall. different than that i might ask a glazier to evaluate the unique theory.
2016-12-18 13:59:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know what country you are in but if you are in the UK ..forget it ..its against the law ..you must use either toughened glass or laminate
2007-12-31 22:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by boy boy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take them to a glazier and have them cut.
2008-01-01 00:38:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋