"Swingman" wrote in message
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"Leon" wrote

"Swingman" wrote in message

I'm also thinking of using two pencil edged glass shelves in the top
section, so I can put a light puck in the top and have it diffused
throughout the upper section.

Take a look Saturday at the corner cabined I built with the same effect.

How thick/what type of a glass did you use for the shelves?

"IIRC", 1/4"



I talked to the guy who does my mirrors and glass in new construction
yesterday, and sent him a pdf of the measurements.

Cutting the glass should not be a problem, can he machine the edges? I
would think you would want a polished or satin finish.



He's going to get back to me with a suggestion/price. He said he had no
problems cutting the shelves himself as long as the glass was not "too
thick".

I was afraid to rely on a drawing so I cut out a plywood template to give to
them. This template also insured me that the glass shelves would fit
properly and actually go into the cabinet.


We'll see what he says, but it would be nice to get some more input.
Thanks.

Well if you can put him off till Monday. ;~) You can look at 2 corner
cabinets with glass shelves on Saturday.

"Leon" wrote

How thick/what type of a glass did you use for the shelves?

"IIRC", 1/4"

That's what we were discussing on the phone. Like the smart guy he is, he
immediately asked about the span and how they would be supported, as he had
yet to see the drawings.

This guy owns a glass and mirror company, he's worked for me on three houses
in the past, AND he's a world class Western Swing fiddler who often stands
next to me on stage, where I can screw him up real bad it need be.

I talked to the guy who does my mirrors and glass in new construction
yesterday, and sent him a pdf of the measurements.

Cutting the glass should not be a problem, can he machine the edges? I
would think you would want a polished or satin finish.

I personally like a "pencil" edge, but he can do whatever we need.

He's going to get back to me with a suggestion/price. He said he had no
problems cutting the shelves himself as long as the glass was not "too
thick".

I was afraid to rely on a drawing so I cut out a plywood template to give
to
them. This template also insured me that the glass shelves would fit
properly and actually go into the cabinet.

That's exactly the plan, but knowing him he will want to do it personally,
as I would.

We'll see what he says, but it would be nice to get some more input.
Thanks.

Well if you can put him off till Monday. ;~) You can look at 2 corner
cabinets with glass shelves on Saturday.

Since I want him to do the glass in the two doors at the same time, it is
still a couple of weeks away.

Looking forward to seeing your cabinet in person ... I saw the pictures you
posted here a year or so ago.

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