Glass...not plexiglass for a window....question

Bires · 04-13-2002, 11:37 PM

...I took apart a broken scanner and ended up with a really nifty peice of tempered glass-about 35cm by 25cm - perfect for a window. My question is this:

How do I mount it? If it was plastic, I could drill holes...am I relegated to electricians tape?

xsiled2 · 04-14-2002, 12:39 AM

no no no no no no no, dont even think about using glass foo

Merlin · 04-14-2002, 07:19 AM

Glass would give it a slightly "richer" look but will make it heavier. Not too much heavier to you but the locking strip might not like the added weight its supporting. Also, the glass might be safety glass meaning if you try to cut it it will simply shatter (yes I kow from experience

) The present size might be fine but you won't be able to put a fan on it or poke any other holes in it. Obviously the edges of glass can be a little more dangerous but you could hit them hit a little sandpaper and take the sharpness off.

All in all dealing with glass is probably more trouble than its worth. Go to Home Depot and pick up a piece of plexi - it's fairly cheap.

xsiled2 · 04-14-2002, 08:58 AM

just get some semi-think lexan it looks like glass and its actually 10x stronger. cheaper and easyer to cut also

dtt · 04-16-2002, 02:51 PM

Another thing about the glass -- you ever put ice water in a glass straight out of the dishwasher? Not knowing the quality of the glass could spell disaster, or at least shattering. The temp difference between the inside of a hot enough case and the outside environment is not exactly glass-friendly.

Bires · 04-17-2002, 10:40 PM

....if I can't find another use for this glass...
(it's off to the shootin' range!)

hapoo · 04-17-2002, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dtt
Another thing about the glass -- you ever put ice water in a glass straight out of the dishwasher? Not knowing the quality of the glass could spell disaster, or at least shattering. The temp difference between the inside of a hot enough case and the outside environment is not exactly glass-friendly.

He said its tempered so that shouldn't be an issue

dtt · 04-18-2002, 09:05 AM

My fault, I missed the "tempered" part. That's why it pays to read closely. Although I think the range idea is even better!!

04-13-2002, 11:37 PM	#1
Bires Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 5,064	Glass...not plexiglass for a window....question ...I took apart a broken scanner and ended up with a really nifty peice of tempered glass-about 35cm by 25cm - perfect for a window. My question is this: How do I mount it? If it was plastic, I could drill holes...am I relegated to electricians tape? __________________ Five years...

04-14-2002, 07:19 AM	#3
Merlin Admiral Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Square On My Arse Posts: 7,410	Glass would give it a slightly "richer" look but will make it heavier. Not too much heavier to you but the locking strip might not like the added weight its supporting. Also, the glass might be safety glass meaning if you try to cut it it will simply shatter (yes I kow from experience ) The present size might be fine but you won't be able to put a fan on it or poke any other holes in it. Obviously the edges of glass can be a little more dangerous but you could hit them hit a little sandpaper and take the sharpness off. All in all dealing with glass is probably more trouble than its worth. Go to Home Depot and pick up a piece of plexi - it's fairly cheap. __________________

04-17-2002, 10:40 PM	#6
Bires Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 5,064	good points... ....if I can't find another use for this glass... (it's off to the shootin' range!)

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04-14-2002, 12:39 AM	#2
xsiled2 Vice Admiral Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: bye Posts: 4,090	no no no no no no no, dont even think about using glass foo

04-14-2002, 08:58 AM	#4
xsiled2 Vice Admiral Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: bye Posts: 4,090	just get some semi-think lexan it looks like glass and its actually 10x stronger. cheaper and easyer to cut also

04-16-2002, 02:51 PM	#5
dtt Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 111	Another thing about the glass -- you ever put ice water in a glass straight out of the dishwasher? Not knowing the quality of the glass could spell disaster, or at least shattering. The temp difference between the inside of a hot enough case and the outside environment is not exactly glass-friendly.

04-18-2002, 09:05 AM	#8
dtt Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 111	My fault, I missed the "tempered" part. That's why it pays to read closely. Although I think the range idea is even better!!

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