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cutting a hole in a single pain glass door
can any one tell me if possible how to cut a hole in single pain glass
for this is needed for a catflap hope you can help |
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cutting a hole in a single pain glass door
In article , mbugg4
@aol.com says... can any one tell me if possible how to cut a hole in single pain glass for this is needed for a catflap hope you can help If it is ordinary window glass then yes, see below. If it is a door or a window at floor level then probably not since the glass should be tempered. You can cut in situ using a compass glass cutter and a lot of care. However, here's the easy way. Measure the glass as you would for replacing the pane. Measure the position you want the flap, bearing in mind that there are limits as to how near the edge a hole can be, practical limits dependent on the glass cutter's patience and skill. Then go to a glass seller and get a piece of glass cut with a hole cut in it. Replace the one at home with this and set the old pane aside in case you move out or want to get rid of the flap. This is a better way because you are buying a pane of glass with a hole, if the cutter screws up it's their problem and they start again. If you or they cut a hole in situ and the glass breaks you'll have to buy a new pane anyhow. Colin |
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cutting a hole in a single pain glass door
On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 14:45:07 +0100, Colin Blackburn
wrote: in it. Replace the one at home with this and set the old pane aside in case you move out or want to get rid of the flap. I have visions of the cat getting used to its cat flap, then one day being chased by the neighbourhood cat chasing device (dog), coming round the corner towards the glass door at 90mph, to be met by a sheet of glass where the owner has decided to put back the original glass..... PoP |
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cutting a hole in a single pain glass door
On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 15:29:47 UTC, PoP
wrote: I have visions of the cat getting used to its cat flap, then one day being chased by the neighbourhood cat chasing device (dog), coming round the corner towards the glass door at 90mph, to be met by a sheet of glass where the owner has decided to put back the original glass..... Happened to our cat anyway. The door catch moved slightly and partially locked the flap (on one side). Cat chased by dog, came through flap anyway...flap door hit wall on far side of room. New (cat flap) door required but posted first class from spare parts division of cat flap manufacturer...designed to be easily replaceable. -- Bob Eager rde at tavi.co.uk PC Server 325*4; PS/2s 9585, 8595, 9595*2, 8580*3, P70... |
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