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massive88:

I got a piece of glass cut at Lowes, but there appears to be a little nubbin on it.

Can I grind it down safely using a rotary tool with a stone bit if I go nice and light?  Or am I boned and I need to get another piece cut more cleanly?

Thanks for any advice.

protokatie:

I dont think power tools would be a good way to go with cleaning the edges of cut glass... I am no expert, but have dealt with glass cutting before and it is a pain in the ass...

Suggestion: Do you have a sharpening stone? (Like one you would use to sharpen a buck knife) You may be able to gently remove any "nubs" from the edges with it (or pumice).


EDIT: DUH! There is a simple tool called a glass file that is specifically designed to smooth the edges of cut glass... Can't believe I forgot about that... Either a glass file or pumice will work , I am sure... (Grain of salt with that one..)

Ummon:

Perhaps a fine file.

protokatie:


--- Quote from: Ummon on September 15, 2008, 08:49:41 pm ---Perhaps a fine file.

--- End quote ---

Talk about my edit coming in right after you...


Umm. I mean: What Ummon said.

Hemi:

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