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[email protected] May 7th 07 08:18 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
I own a glass table with metallic lower part (legs etc). The top glass
plate is attached to the four metal rings with some powerful
transparent glue. Therefore, when you're watching the table you can
actually see these metal rings and the table's lower metal parts
through the top glass plate.

I badly need to remove the top glass plate, but don't know how to
dissolve this glue. Does anyone know which glue is usually used for
this purpose and what can be used to dissolve it?

I tried acetone, but it doesn't have any effect.

Thanks in advace!


Donna May 7th 07 08:21 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 

wrote in message
oups.com...
I own a glass table with metallic lower part (legs etc). The top glass
plate is attached to the four metal rings with some powerful
transparent glue. Therefore, when you're watching the table you can
actually see these metal rings and the table's lower metal parts
through the top glass plate.

I badly need to remove the top glass plate, but don't know how to
dissolve this glue. Does anyone know which glue is usually used for
this purpose and what can be used to dissolve it?

I tried acetone, but it doesn't have any effect.

Thanks in advace!


Is it possible that what you are describing as glue is actually clear
silicone caulking? Is it pliable? If so, you can probably cut the top
loose with a sharp knife.

If it isn't clear silicone caulking, I don't have any suggestion for you,
other than to try different solvents - start with water and go from there.

HTH

Donna



[email protected] May 7th 07 08:33 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
Is it possible that what you are describing as glue is actually clear
silicone caulking? Is it pliable? If so, you can probably cut the top
loose with a sharp knife.

If it isn't clear silicone caulking, I don't have any suggestion for you,
other than to try different solvents - start with water and go from there.


Honestly, I don't know if it's clear silicone caulking. I have very
little knowledge when it comes to adhesives. But, it's not pliable.
The top glass plate is firmly attached, and it can't be moved even
with great force.



charlie May 7th 07 08:39 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 

wrote in message
oups.com...
I own a glass table with metallic lower part (legs etc). The top glass
plate is attached to the four metal rings with some powerful
transparent glue. Therefore, when you're watching the table you can
actually see these metal rings and the table's lower metal parts
through the top glass plate.

I badly need to remove the top glass plate, but don't know how to
dissolve this glue. Does anyone know which glue is usually used for
this purpose and what can be used to dissolve it?

I tried acetone, but it doesn't have any effect.

Thanks in advace!


single edge razor blade



Oren May 7th 07 08:41 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
On 7 May 2007 12:33:12 -0700, wrote:

Is it possible that what you are describing as glue is actually clear
silicone caulking? Is it pliable? If so, you can probably cut the top
loose with a sharp knife.

If it isn't clear silicone caulking, I don't have any suggestion for you,
other than to try different solvents - start with water and go from there.


Honestly, I don't know if it's clear silicone caulking. I have very
little knowledge when it comes to adhesives. But, it's not pliable.
The top glass plate is firmly attached, and it can't be moved even
with great force.


I would at least try a hair dryer. Maybe some heat will soften it up.

--
Oren

...through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the photo..

charlie May 7th 07 08:53 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 

"Oren" wrote in message
...
On 7 May 2007 12:33:12 -0700, wrote:

Is it possible that what you are describing as glue is actually clear
silicone caulking? Is it pliable? If so, you can probably cut the top
loose with a sharp knife.

If it isn't clear silicone caulking, I don't have any suggestion for
you,
other than to try different solvents - start with water and go from
there.


Honestly, I don't know if it's clear silicone caulking. I have very
little knowledge when it comes to adhesives. But, it's not pliable.
The top glass plate is firmly attached, and it can't be moved even
with great force.


I would at least try a hair dryer. Maybe some heat will soften it up.


too much heat, and you'd probably crack the glass. i'd be really careful
doing this.

--
Oren

..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in
the photo..




Oren May 7th 07 09:16 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
On Mon, 7 May 2007 12:53:42 -0700, "charlie"
wrote:


"Oren" wrote in message
.. .
On 7 May 2007 12:33:12 -0700, wrote:

Is it possible that what you are describing as glue is actually clear
silicone caulking? Is it pliable? If so, you can probably cut the top
loose with a sharp knife.

If it isn't clear silicone caulking, I don't have any suggestion for
you,
other than to try different solvents - start with water and go from
there.

Honestly, I don't know if it's clear silicone caulking. I have very
little knowledge when it comes to adhesives. But, it's not pliable.
The top glass plate is firmly attached, and it can't be moved even
with great force.


I would at least try a hair dryer. Maybe some heat will soften it up.


too much heat, and you'd probably crack the glass. i'd be really careful
doing this.


I would guess the metal would draw most of the heat, little as it
would be with a hair dryer. Tempered glass should not crack under this
heat, unless I'm wrong. The table should be tempered glass?

--
Oren

...through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the photo..

[email protected] May 7th 07 09:29 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
why do you want to take it apart, the glass may not be removble being
part of the structure of the table.

might take a photo to a local glass shop


charlie May 7th 07 09:51 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 

"Oren" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 7 May 2007 12:53:42 -0700, "charlie"
wrote:


"Oren" wrote in message
. ..
On 7 May 2007 12:33:12 -0700, wrote:

Is it possible that what you are describing as glue is actually clear
silicone caulking? Is it pliable? If so, you can probably cut the
top
loose with a sharp knife.

If it isn't clear silicone caulking, I don't have any suggestion for
you,
other than to try different solvents - start with water and go from
there.

Honestly, I don't know if it's clear silicone caulking. I have very
little knowledge when it comes to adhesives. But, it's not pliable.
The top glass plate is firmly attached, and it can't be moved even
with great force.


I would at least try a hair dryer. Maybe some heat will soften it up.


too much heat, and you'd probably crack the glass. i'd be really careful
doing this.


I would guess the metal would draw most of the heat, little as it
would be with a hair dryer. Tempered glass should not crack under this
heat, unless I'm wrong. The table should be tempered glass?


dining tables are almost never tempered. in years of cutting them up, i've
never encountered one.

the metal is not touching the glass (it has the glue/plastic/whatever in
between), so won't draw out any heat.

tempered glass resists heat better than non-tempered. a hot pot on a
non-tempered glass table will crack it. a hair dryer would easily reach the
temps of a hot pot. the problem is localized heat differentials setting up
stress points in the glass. if you could raise the heat across the complete
sheet at the same time, this wouldn't happen. if the glass was scratched
where you're heating it, it would be even worse, as the scratch will locally
lessen the strength.

--
Oren

..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in
the photo..


regards,
charlie
http://glassartists.org/chaniarts



Jeff Wisnia May 7th 07 10:05 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
wrote:
I own a glass table with metallic lower part (legs etc). The top glass
plate is attached to the four metal rings with some powerful
transparent glue. Therefore, when you're watching the table you can
actually see these metal rings and the table's lower metal parts
through the top glass plate.

I badly need to remove the top glass plate, but don't know how to
dissolve this glue. Does anyone know which glue is usually used for
this purpose and what can be used to dissolve it?

I tried acetone, but it doesn't have any effect.

Thanks in advace!



It's likely a cyanoacrylate glue (aka "super glue").

Methylene chloride disolves it, but watch out how you use it, it's toxic
stuff!

Nitromethane works, but is a little less effective as a solvent, though
less toxic.

You might try inverting the table and building modeling clay dams around
the legs, then pour some solvent into the moats and wait for it to work.

Do that OUTSIDE please, for your body's sake.

HTH,

Jeff

--
Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.


Charles May 7th 07 10:42 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 

wrote in message
oups.com...
I own a glass table with metallic lower part (legs etc). The top glass
plate is attached to the four metal rings with some powerful
transparent glue. Therefore, when you're watching the table you can
actually see these metal rings and the table's lower metal parts
through the top glass plate.

I badly need to remove the top glass plate, but don't know how to
dissolve this glue. Does anyone know which glue is usually used for
this purpose and what can be used to dissolve it?


A razor-blade scraper is sooo inexpensive. Have you tried one?



[email protected] May 7th 07 10:56 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
A razor-blade scraper is sooo inexpensive. Have you tried one?

Not yet, but I'll give it a try as soon as I buy one. Whatever
adhesive they used, it is very strong. The width of the adhesive part
is no more than 0,2-0,3 milimeters or less. But it's so impervious I
don't know that even a razor-blade will be able to penetrate it,
especially since all 4 bonds must be removed simultaneously.



re Jeff: thanks, I'll try the solvents you mentioned if a razor blade
doesn't work. Do you have any idea where one can obtain these
chemicals? I live in Europe.


Jeff Wisnia May 7th 07 11:17 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
wrote:

A razor-blade scraper is sooo inexpensive. Have you tried one?



Not yet, but I'll give it a try as soon as I buy one. Whatever
adhesive they used, it is very strong. The width of the adhesive part
is no more than 0,2-0,3 milimeters or less. But it's so impervious I
don't know that even a razor-blade will be able to penetrate it,
especially since all 4 bonds must be removed simultaneously.



re Jeff: thanks, I'll try the solvents you mentioned if a razor blade
doesn't work. Do you have any idea where one can obtain these
chemicals? I live in Europe.



Well, over here if I needed a small quantity I'd look for either a
"Laboratory Supply" shop or an "Industrial Chemical place".

Jeff

--
Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.


KP September 29th 13 10:44 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
replying to secretivelad, KP wrote:
secretivelad wrote:
I own a glass table with metallic lower part (legs etc). The top glass
plate is attached to the four metal rings with some powerful
transparent glue. Therefore, when you're watching the table you can
actually see these metal rings and the table's lower metal parts through

the top glass plate.
I badly need to remove the top glass plate, but don't know how to
dissolve this glue. Does anyone know which glue is usually used for
this purpose and what can be used to dissolve it?
I tried acetone, but it doesn't have any effect.
Thanks in advace!



I have the same table and also want to remove the metal rings. Where you
ever able to get the metal pieces off the glass? What did you use?

Thanks.


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ng_reader September 30th 13 12:35 AM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
propane torch and long handled putty knife

willshak September 30th 13 02:42 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
KP wrote:
replying to secretivelad, KP wrote:
secretivelad wrote:
I own a glass table with metallic lower part (legs etc). The top glass
plate is attached to the four metal rings with some powerful
transparent glue. Therefore, when you're watching the table you can
actually see these metal rings and the table's lower metal parts through

the top glass plate.
I badly need to remove the top glass plate, but don't know how to
dissolve this glue. Does anyone know which glue is usually used for
this purpose and what can be used to dissolve it?
I tried acetone, but it doesn't have any effect.
Thanks in advace!



I have the same table and also want to remove the metal rings. Where you
ever able to get the metal pieces off the glass? What did you use?

Thanks.


Another antique post from the homeowners hub site. This one only 6 years
old.
Check the sig line at the bottom of your post.

--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
To email, remove the double zeros after @

US President is the Enemy September 30th 13 04:15 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
On Monday, May 7, 2007 3:18:31 PM UTC-4, wrote:
I own a glass table with metallic lower part (legs etc). The top glass
plate is attached to the four metal rings with some powerful
transparent glue. Therefore, when you're watching the table you can
actually see these metal rings and the table's lower metal parts
through the top glass plate.

I badly need to remove the top glass plate, but don't know how to
dissolve this glue. Does anyone know which glue is usually used for
this purpose and what can be used to dissolve it?

I tried acetone, but it doesn't have any effect.

Thanks in advace!


wd40 and guitar string then wet sand to remove any scratches

DerbyDad03 September 30th 13 04:23 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
US President is the Enemy wrote:
On Monday, May 7, 2007 3:18:31 PM UTC-4, wrote:
I own a glass table with metallic lower part (legs etc). The top glass
plate is attached to the four metal rings with some powerful
transparent glue. Therefore, when you're watching the table you can
actually see these metal rings and the table's lower metal parts
through the top glass plate.

I badly need to remove the top glass plate, but don't know how to
dissolve this glue. Does anyone know which glue is usually used for
this purpose and what can be used to dissolve it?

I tried acetone, but it doesn't have any effect.

Thanks in advace!


wd40 and guitar string then wet sand to remove any scratches


Or Ronsonal lighter fluid and fishing line.

KP October 1st 13 05:44 AM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
replying to secretivelad, KP wrote:
I tried water, Goo Gone and, 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and none worked. I
hesitated to use a touch in fear that the glass would crack. My glass is
3/8 inch thick. In a matter of 1 minute and a soldering torch, all four
metal rings were off. Yippee. Thanks for your suggestions.

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[email protected] October 28th 14 11:34 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
Did you torch the metal or the glass? I am afraid it's gonna crack a part... To worry about the glass but don't want to get hurt

micky October 28th 14 11:50 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
On Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:34:51 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

Did you


Are you talking to me? Are you talking to me?

torch the metal or the glass?


Neither. It might crack a part.

I am afraid it's gonna crack a part... To worry about the glass but don't want to get hurt


Use a razor blade in a razer blade holder. Or a v. small screwdriver,
or a dental pick. How much glue you got on there?


Mike Hartigan October 29th 14 12:53 AM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
In article , NONONOmisc07
@bigfoot.com says...

On Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:34:51 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

Did you


Are you talking to me? Are you talking to me?

torch the metal or the glass?


Neither. It might crack a part.

I am afraid it's gonna crack a part... To worry about the glass but don't want to get hurt


Use a razor blade in a razer blade holder. Or a v. small screwdriver,
or a dental pick. How much glue you got on there?


I didn't see the beginning of this post, but it sure sounds like a razor
blade is the tool for this job. Unless there's something critical
I missed (in which case, feel free to ignore me).

micky October 29th 14 05:19 AM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
On Tue, 28 Oct 2014 19:53:05 -0500, Mike Hartigan
wrote:

In article , NONONOmisc07
says...

On Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:34:51 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

Did you


Are you talking to me? Are you talking to me?

torch the metal or the glass?


Neither. It might crack a part.

I am afraid it's gonna crack a part... To worry about the glass but don't want to get hurt


Use a razor blade in a razer blade holder. Or a v. small screwdriver,
or a dental pick. How much glue you got on there?


I didn't see the beginning of this post, but it sure sounds like a razor
blade is the tool for this job. Unless there's something critical
I missed (in which case, feel free to ignore me).


I quoted everything that was there. I dno't know who "you" is.

Tekkie® October 29th 14 08:31 PM

How to remove glue from glass table Glue?
 
posted for all of us...



Did you torch the metal or the glass? I am afraid it's gonna crack a part... To worry about the glass but don't want to get hurt


Is it glue or a body fluid? Ebola? Try licking. Paging Monica.

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Tekkie

DEB[_2_] May 8th 15 02:44 AM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
replying to secretivelad , DEB wrote:
secretivelad wrote:

I own a glass table with metallic lower part (legs etc). The top glass
plate is attached to the four metal rings with some powerful
transparent glue. Therefore, when you're watching the table you can
actually see these metal rings and the table's lower metal parts
through the top glass plate.
I badly need to remove the top glass plate, but don't know how to
dissolve this glue. Does anyone know which glue is usually used for
this purpose and what can be used to dissolve it?
I tried acetone, but it doesn't have any effect.
Thanks in advace!


I have the same type table and same problem, but the glass broke and I
want to remove the metal pieces to re-make the coffee table or if someone
knows where to re_purchase the round metal pieces that the legs screw
into...i may have to do that, if I can"t remove adhesive..please someone
help!!

--



[email protected] August 6th 15 04:05 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
To DEB, who wrote:

"I have the same type table and same problem, but the glass broke and I
want to remove the metal pieces to re-make the coffee table or if someone
knows where to re_purchase the round metal pieces that the legs screw
into...i may have to do that, if I can"t remove adhesive..please someone
help!!"

If the glass top is already broken, you can use a torch and heat the pieces that are glued to the metallic parts you want to recover. The best way to do it without special tools is to reduce the size of the glass portions around the metal parts (use an old cloth to cover the glass and a hammer to hit and shatter the glass - USE PROTECTION) and then place the metallic parts with whatever is left of the glass glued to them in the oven and heat them up to 150 C or 300 F and they should come apart (you may need to reach higher temperatures, depending on the adhesive that was used to glue the metal to the glass).

Good luck!

TimR[_2_] August 6th 15 05:04 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
We broke the glass wall on a racquetball court.

The maintenance guy got the glue off with one of those oscillating multitools.

[email protected] October 10th 15 01:50 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
I used a hot air blower at a temp of about 250*c .within a minute or two with a slight tap from a plier it was dislocated.surprisingly the remanent glue was washed away with normal dishwasher soap and sponge.maybe a hair drier would take a longer time with heat directed to the metal part only.
..

[email protected] September 12th 17 12:50 AM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
Hello,
Did you have any luck with removing the glass top from this metallic base? I am in a similar situation and need help

Thanks

Ed Pawlowski September 12th 17 01:13 AM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
On 9/11/2017 7:59 PM, Stormin' Norman wrote:
On Mon, 11 Sep 2017 16:50:36 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

Hello,
Did you have any luck with removing the glass top from this metallic base? I am in a similar situation and need help

Thanks


Try lacquer thinner, not knowing what kind of glue it is, lacquer
thinner is a very powerful solvent. Don't get it on any painted
surface you wish to preserve.


And do it outside.

Kreamydud September 12th 17 01:14 AM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
replying to secretivelad, Kreamydud wrote:
Hi secretive lad, concerning your attempt to remove the glued glass from this
glass table, did you have any luck . If yes, please share as i have a similar
problem

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[email protected] September 22nd 17 11:53 AM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
Hi.my husband is just in process of removing the same thing!he is on leg 3 as we speak! Just put hot iron on the glass directly over the metal ring. After about 4 mins the glue is dissolving.. .brilliant!

Piso Mojado[_2_] September 22nd 17 12:49 PM

How to remove glue from glass table
 
On 9/22/17 6:53 AM, wrote:
Hi.my husband is just in process of removing the same thing!he is on leg 3 as we speak! Just put hot iron on the glass directly over the metal ring. After about 4 mins the glue is dissolving.. .brilliant!


Yup, right before the glass cracks....


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