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My glass doesn't fit - solved
Kevin Mullins:
I just have to ask .... is that glass tempered ??
thatitalian:
another reason why I prefer lexan polycarbonate. I feel for you mate, there is nothing more annoying as it is diffcult to get the measurements spot on unless the construction is also spot on.
Have you considered using lexan?
Benevolance:
Where were you people in favour of lexan when I had my glass vs acrylic thread?! ;D
Yes, the glass is tempered. I'm going to phone about exchanging the glass today, or see if they can re-cut.
Twinpanther:
Sorry to tell ya but no one will touch tempered. 99% of the time it will simply shatter. I've drilled enough aquariums and when you come across an unlabeled tempered glass and start drilling the BOOM/shatter effect is quite exciting, LOL. I think you'll just need to buy a new piece or go Lexan. Although, I have to say you are getting a great price. I just ordered a piece 24x24 and it's costing me $35.
Either way you go, good luck.
Twin
Kevin Mullins:
--- Quote from: Twinpanther on September 24, 2008, 12:46:02 pm ---Although, I have to say you are getting a great price.
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That's exactly why I asked if it were tempered. For the price he got it for i thought it might have been standard glass, which isn't a good idea for a machine. (safety reasons)
But if you are getting a tempered piece that size for that price ..... :cheers:
And it's not re-cutable.
Tempered glass is cut to size before the temper process.
It may be sandable or ground to fit with proper equipment and cooling, but you are talking about an 1/8in which is quite a bit for an at home job.
And in your case since they got the wrong dimensions to begin with.... get them to replace it.