I am about to build a glass display cabinet and I was wondering what type of glass (tempered, plain or other) do I need for this project. I am planning on using 1/8 ” thick by 45″ high X 10″ wide glass for the sides and front of the cabinet in wood frames. The interior shelves I plan on using 3/16″-1/4 ” thick by 29″ long x 10″ wide. <!—-><!—-><!—->
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I have not had any success in finding a source on the internet for clear glass panels and shelves.
Edited 9/11/2007 7:03 pm ET by nickm
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you may need to use safety (laminated) glass for the cabinets, check with local codes.
A good glass shop might be able to help you with determining loads for a 29x10 shelf. You'll probably need to work with one to get softened edges, etc.
I'd agree - work with a local glass shop. An experienced one should be able to make proper recommendations and certainly finish the edges as mentioned. I've done this before.
I'm currently designing a trophy case for my son's collection and have similar questions. The case would be located in a wide hallway outside his room - subject to bumping, bouncing balls and other flying objects. I was thinking lexan!
I would TAKE the project to a reliable glass shop and have them make the installation.
On my first glass-topped table I did that. When I went to pick it up I asked them to show me the glass - installed. It did not fit. They had measured the top as e.g. 36 x 42" and cut it as a rectangle. We all know about wood etc. - the table was probably about 1/16" out of square and thus their true rectangle did not fit. I explained "That's why I brought it in."
They made a new one.
Frosty
"I sometimes think we consider the good fortune of the early bird and overlook the bad fortune of the early worm." FDR - 1922
I encourage you to take it to a local glass shop. Some years ago we re-purposed an old base cabinet into a coffee table and needed a glass top. We took the piece to a local glass shop and their cutter was thrilled to do something a little out of the ordinary. When we came back to pick the piece up, he came out to show us exactly how he had cut and marked the piece so we could get it properly oriented with our out of square base when we got home. Great work and great experience meeting a craftsman from another craft.
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