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How Important is Tempered (vs Regular) Glass Over Playfield?
Charles4400:
I suppose having tempered glass is ideal, but has anyone had BAD experiences not having tempered glass and just regular?
I got a sheet cut but it was not tempered and was just wondering if I have to seriously worry about the ball hitting the underside of the glass and getting glass shards everywhere or it cracking the glass easier than tempered...
Or is it just fine using regular glass and not that big a deal?
koolmoecraig:
No offense but I'm amazed you have to ask.
Take a pinball out of your machine and chuck it at a plate glass window and see what happens.
Yes, I would seriously worry about it shattering.
Visitor Q:
For the price difference, I would not cut corners. I heard sheets of temp glass can be had for less than $50 at pinball shows. Pinball Life has it for 25 bucks local pick up so it must be cheap to buy.
Why risk it?
ChadTower:
It won't even take an airball. First time some jackass leans on the middle of it you're toast.
shardian:
--- Quote from: ChadTower on March 09, 2009, 08:49:54 am ---
It won't even take an airball. First time some jackass leans on the middle of it you're toast.
--- End quote ---
Exactly. That size plate glass won't support much weight at all. You could almost stand on (if your skinny) tempered glass.
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