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   Jamie_Buxton | Sep 10, 2003 05:28pm | #1

   The glass business calls that stuff "bent glass".   Call your local glass shops, or search the web with that phrase.    You can get any size of glass bent to any curve you want.   However, be prepared for sticker shock.   The shop has to first build a bending form to your spec, and then bend your glass by heating it uniformly to the correct temperature. 

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   Marc6971 | Sep 10, 2003 11:46pm | #6

   Thank you. I will try that.  I was quoted $273.00 for a bent piece that is 20 1/2" high.  Just trying to get a second quote but after what you said, it doesn't look good huh?  Thanks again.

   Marc

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   Westchester | Sep 10, 2003 07:48pm | #2

   Some glass shops who deal with antiques might have your size radius glass in stock.  It would only require to be cut for length and width, - if your lucky you may not need a custom bend which will be expensive.

   Regards,

   SA

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   Marc6971 | Sep 10, 2003 11:29pm | #4

   Thanks, I will try that suggestion but I am afraid the bend is so severe that it will be custom.  Thanks again.

   Marc

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   forestgirl | Sep 10, 2003 07:53pm | #3

   Just curious, are you having problems with VanDyke's?

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   Marc6971 | Sep 10, 2003 11:32pm | #5

   Well, it took almost 6 weeks and many phone calls just to get a quote from Van Dykes and when I did it was for $273.00 for a bend that is only 20 1/2" high.  Just trying to get a second opinion I guess.  Thanks.

   Marc

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   forestgirl | Sep 11, 2003 12:33am | #7

   Yep, that's sticker-shock alright.  I priced a replacement piece for an antique baker's cabinet.  Wow!  Have to say though, I got the right guy to talk to with the first phone call.  Hmmmmmm.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   pem | Sep 11, 2003 03:55pm | #8

   I manage an art restoration company and have work for the company for 18 years.  We learned years ago not to order the curved glass for a client.  We do not like refusing a portion of a restoration project but it probably the worst thing we had to deal with when we tried.   We end up in the middle, have no control of the final glass product and the client gets made at us because we cannot return their item to them for months.  The least amount of time it ever took to get a custom piece back was three months.  Many time the curve is not exact (never is perfect making a duplicate) and it would require alteration of the opening to accept the glass.  If you are working on a true antique, you do not want to alter the piece.  The last time I ordered for a "special" client it took six months to come in.  This was after many phone calls and a whole pack of lies as to the reason it was taking so long.  Needless to say our client was not happy and reflects on us as poor service.  I currently have a order in now that I forced myself to do since my client is a very loyal and patient person.  I told him to expect six months.  It is now almost  six months and the last excuse I received two days ago was that it came in from the fabricator but it broke in shipping and they have to make a new one.  They cannot tell me when the "new one" will be done.  I would avoid a custom piece if at all possible or make sure you warn your client that you cannot say the time frame for the glass and that they are aware it is beyond your control.  The prices your received sound normal.  If you do find a reliable source, please post it. 

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   Marc6971 | Sep 11, 2003 04:09pm | #9

   Thank you very much for the information.  It looks as if this is the way I'll have to go.  I just hope after I order it, the glass arrives ok and promptly.  Van Dykes said 4 weeks till I get it but after what you said and my experience so far, I am wondering.  Thanks again.

   Marc

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   Jamie_Buxton | Sep 12, 2003 03:41am | #10

   A coupla years ago, I needed bent glass panels for a big breakfront display case.  As I recall, they were around 6 feet tall, 2 feet wide, with a radius around 8 feet.   I needed four of them.  Standard Bent (http://www.standardbent.com/) did them, and did them well.   The panels were to spec, and delivered on time, first time.  With crating and freight, they were around $1000 for the four.  Custom bent glass ain't cheap.  

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   Marc6971 | Sep 12, 2003 04:53am | #11

   Thanks for the web site.  I guess I was just sticker shocked because it is just a small piece.  Van Dyke's has some pretty good sized pieces of bent glass listed in their catalog and they were only around $90 to $100.  I guess it just caught me by surprise.  Grin and bare it huh?   Thanks again.

   Marc