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Any reason for a glass screen?
SavannahLion:
--- Quote from: spacies on December 07, 2008, 01:25:20 am ---And plexi scratches over time.
Glass is much better IMO.
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Glass tabletops still scratch, especially from that silly wife who insists on wearing her gaudy diamond ring. :badmood:
dkubarek:
ghettodish,
For your cab I could see how the glass would help a lot. My screen will be positioned at 10 degrees. it's for 3 kids ages 3 to 10 and they don't look down at much at this point. But if I had it set up just like a computer monitor, would it be better or worse to have plexi fitting over it? I like the plexi idea because I don't have to cut a hole for the monitor but I don't want any weird effect from having plexi in front of the monitor. I just figured the monitor would show true with nothing in the way. Also, I gotta go plexi cause I don't want glass on something for kids. Thanks all for the help!
protokatie:
--- Quote ---Also, I gotta go plexi cause I don't want glass on something for kids.
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Tempered glass would be the way to go for that. If plexy breaks, it is still sharp, and can be fatal (although nothing like un-tempered glass). When it comes to authenticity, aesthetics, and safety: Just go with tinted, precut tempered glass. Tempered glass is rather hard to break, and when it does break, it forms a bunch of small beads that wont do to much damage to anyone.
TOK:
I think its going to look unfinished with no bezel at all. Plexi bezels are always carved up with initials and profanities In The Wild, but I think it's fine for home use.
When you clean it, don't wipe it while its dry. Over time you'll get very fine scratches and swirls. Use a couple drops of dish soap in a spray bottle full of water. Mines a couple years old, and still looks great with minimal care.
daywane:
--- Quote from: SavannahLion on December 07, 2008, 02:16:38 am ---
--- Quote from: spacies on December 07, 2008, 01:25:20 am ---And plexi scratches over time.
Glass is much better IMO.
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Glass tabletops still scratch, especially from that silly wife who insists on wearing her gaudy diamond ring. :badmood:
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when I was in High school, My mother looked at me and asked what kind of bugs eat glass?
none I said.
she asked then why are all the drinking glasses breaking so smooth ( like cut)
It only took one look. I said Mother put your hand in the glass like you are washing it.
Yep it was her ring :laugh2: