Author Topic: Arcade Glass FS (Read 15140 times)

ChadTower · « **Reply #40 on:** November 18, 2006, 09:01:21 am »

Or we could just all relax and agree that tommy is not selling tempered glass and therefore further discussion on it is irrelevant.

If people want tempered glass, go elsewhere. If they want inexpensive regular glass, buy it from tommy. It's not a bad deal.

tommy · « **Reply #41 on:** November 25, 2006, 12:20:26 am »

I'd like to start offering 1/4 lexan if anyone is interested, for now i will only offer clear and see how much interest there is.

Also there will be no breakage going with plastic. The cost will be $65.00 plus shipping on lexan.

Payment must be in the form of a money order though, i think i have done enough good trades here so buyers have no risk in that payment method with me.

Thanks.

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #42 on:** December 07, 2006, 04:35:42 pm »

Tommy-

Are you having success delivering the glass?...I know you had mentioned 1 piece broke. Still interested in the bronze! Is that color still Available?

Thanks!

Oh yea, are you using the FRAGILE STICKERS & HANDLE WITH CARE ?? In my experience it seems as though when those labels are present the package is all but destroyed, like the delivery guys really have at it when it has the warnings you know!

USSEnterprise · « **Reply #43 on:** December 09, 2006, 08:22:55 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on November 16, 2006, 04:05:27 pm

Kdog, yes, you can shatter tempered glass by hitting it in the center. Regular glass is like that too.

They use tempered glass on pinball machines, vending machines, and jukes. Probably for a reason.

I have nothing to say, I accidentally posted this

Donkey_Kong · « **Reply #44 on:** December 12, 2006, 03:57:39 pm »

Tommy is MIA

tommy · « **Reply #45 on:** December 12, 2006, 05:49:04 pm »

My internet connection was down for a few days so i was not able to get on.

I have not shipped anymore real glass since the first package arrived broken, i have shipped lexan since then and i will let you all know how that works out, I may just end up having to offer lexan glass.

werejag · « **Reply #46 on:** December 12, 2006, 07:07:31 pm »

can trapizoids shapes be made of your glass?

tommy · « **Reply #47 on:** December 12, 2006, 09:25:55 pm »

Quote from: werejag on December 12, 2006, 07:07:31 pm

can trapizoids shapes be made of your glass?

Sure. I will need a pattern sent to duplicate it.

It will also cost some more depending on the size and other details.

SodaPopinksi · « **Reply #48 on:** December 18, 2006, 01:29:11 am »

Received the lexan the other day, arrived perfect, thanks again! Will update my project post in the near future,

tommy · « **Reply #49 on:** December 18, 2006, 10:43:28 pm »

Quote from: SodaPopinksi on December 18, 2006, 01:29:11 am

Received the lexan the other day, arrived perfect, thanks again! Will update my project post in the near future,

I'm glad everything worked out well, take care.

tommy · « **Reply #50 on:** December 26, 2006, 05:22:03 pm »

***I'm going to be offering Nintendo Wii custom made glass cases and will have some pics later tonight. I have mine in it now and i think it looks pretty cool.

The front of the glass case will be open as well as the back for air to pass through, it will be mostly made so you can stand up the Wii with the stand it comes with but really could be used anyway you like.

There will not be any problems with this case being damaged during shipping this time around. I can package a small glass case alot easier than a large glass sheet.

Price will be set at $35.00 plus shipping. Pictures will be on here shortly.

tommy · « **Reply #51 on:** December 26, 2006, 07:22:08 pm »

Let me know what you think either way.

I was thinking of angling the top to match the down slope of the console in the next run.

The other way is flat but the glass in the pic is too wide due to the console not being upright and the Wii stand space accounted for.

Level42 · « **Reply #52 on:** December 29, 2006, 06:16:59 pm »

Tommy,

May I ask how you package the sheet glass before sending it ? I am asking this because someone in Texas has a Galaxian bezel glass that I need for my Galaxian cab. However, transport is very risky since I'm in The Netherlands. So there's no re-sending another one on this one if it gets broken.

I was thinking of a wooden frame around the glass, thick enough to put styrofoam on both sides of the glass (so that it will distribute any pressure) and then covering the frame on both sides with a tri-plex sheet.

Do you think this would be sturdy enough ?

The sheet is about 21" square ?

About the bronze sheets: these colors are only noticed in the beginning mostly. The human brain adjusts to accept the colors as they are and won't notice after a while. My personal taste is still without color but I can imagine applications where bronze would be better.

tommy · « **Reply #53 on:** December 29, 2006, 10:32:43 pm »

A wooden crate made especially for the piece of glass would be a good idea, for anyone who would possibly buy glass from me, that sort of packaging would cost way too much.

I'm only sending Lucite and lexan now, maybe you might want to consider that type of glass as it will not break.

Timoe · « **Reply #54 on:** December 31, 2006, 02:01:00 am »

why does the Wii need a case? wont it get too hot in there?

tommy · « **Reply #55 on:** December 31, 2006, 02:51:14 am »

Quote from: Timoe on December 31, 2006, 02:01:00 am

why does the Wii need a case? wont it get too hot in there?

It keeps the dust off of the console and prevents dust build up on the console fan and from getting into the inside. (mostly)

It is not needed but i like the look of the case and want to protect the console as much as i can.

I thought i would offer it to anyone who wanted something different from anything they could buy anywhere else

It does not get any hotter in there then it would in an entertainment center or even out in the open..

Barry Barcrest · « **Reply #56 on:** January 03, 2007, 09:26:41 am »

Quote from: tommy on December 31, 2006, 02:51:14 am

It does not get any hotter in there then it would in an entertainment center or even out in the open..

That cannot be true as you are cutting down the amount of free air circulating around the console. In prolonged use your cased console would be hotter than one in the open, no debate needed on that it's fact. As to the damage caused by the extra heat Vs the dust contamination is uncertain.

tommy · « **Reply #57 on:** January 03, 2007, 05:59:51 pm »

The front and back of the case are wide open with no glass on it, it's not locked in a perfectly air-tight case with no chance to breathe.

I have a small fan blowing back to front where my Wii is setup just for good measure.

mccoy178 · « **Reply #58 on:** January 03, 2007, 10:51:09 pm »

Does the case come with the fan?

tommy · « **Reply #59 on:** January 03, 2007, 11:03:38 pm »

Quote from: mccoy178 on January 03, 2007, 10:51:09 pm

Does the case come with the fan?

It does not.

I can say though, since i have my Wii in the case i have noticed alot of dust building up on top of the glass case, the Wii is as clean as the day i first opened it.

I won't be offering the case soon if i see no interest as I've seen so far.

Thanks for commenting.

ChadTower · « **Reply #60 on:** January 04, 2007, 03:24:36 pm »

How long before tommy chucks his controller through it?

blueznl · « **Reply #61 on:** February 15, 2007, 10:32:58 am »

I've seen windows in doors shatter in data centres (supposed to be kept at a continuous temperature all the time)... spontaneously. So yes, it does happen.

tommy · « **Reply #62 on:** April 19, 2007, 07:39:48 pm »

Glass is no longer available. Once again, please delete this.


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