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i have an old chest that we currently use as a table. it has lots of character, but a curved top/lid.
we have a piece of glass in the cellar trhat came from an old desk. i was thinking of cutting this to size and using it atop the chest.
the glass is ~8mm thick. it will have to be cut along two sides to make it fit.
can i do it myself? if so, what do i need to do the job.
or is this a job for a specialist?
cheers
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You can cut it yourself - but you will end up with very sharp edges. Its not easy either - you could well ruin it especially if you only need to take a small amount off it.
One for the pros so you can get the edges ground smooth
If it was originally designed for a desk then it's likely to be toughened (ie. it will shatter into small pieces not shards if damaged).
This type of glass cannot be cut after it has been toughened - it'll just shatter (as designed).
I'd be looking at making a card template and talking to glaziers about the cost of getting a bit made to size and toughened for you.
mmm.... don't get the picture thing.
i did wonder whether it'd make a difference being toughened glass.
might leave it for now.
cheers.
sorry but toughened glass will not cut 🙁
Toughened glass +
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even if it's not toughened, i have found old glass becomes quite brittle and hard to work with. cutting curves is also pretty difficult. If you are using this to top a piece of furniture it may be wise to get tougheed glass incase of accidents!
I know our local auto windscreens now cuts sheet lamiated glass and can bevel the edges, might be worth asking them? maybe you could even get a piece cut on your cars glass cover insurance (but i didn't say it)