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Glass Panel Design - Size and Retention
I am laying out a display/curio cabinet that will use 1/4" bevel glass in
the front doors and each end. The glazed part of the end panels will be 10" x 44". I plan to use a single pane of the 1/4" glass (vs upper and lower panes). Does anyone see a strength issue with this long, narrow pane? I am trying to maximize visibility. Also, most manufactured furniture uses rubber or plastic extrusion to secure the glass into the door. The extrusion fits into a groove milled into the door frame. Most local glass shops use silicon or clips. Does anyone have a source for the extruded retaining strip? I was surprised that Rockler and other usual sources offer the router bit but not the retainer strip itself. ps - the door panels are much wider - about 15" each. RonB |
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Glass Panel Design - Size and Retention
RonB wrote: I am laying out a display/curio cabinet that will use 1/4" bevel glass in the front doors and each end. The glazed part of the end panels will be 10" x 44". I plan to use a single pane of the 1/4" glass (vs upper and lower panes). Does anyone see a strength issue with this long, narrow pane? I am trying to maximize visibility. Also, most manufactured furniture uses rubber or plastic extrusion to secure the glass into the door. The extrusion fits into a groove milled into the door frame. Most local glass shops use silicon or clips. Does anyone have a source for the extruded retaining strip? I was surprised that Rockler and other usual sources offer the router bit but not the retainer strip itself. ps - the door panels are much wider - about 15" each. RonB Ahh, but Rockler does offer a plastic panel retaining strip. In their latest catalogue, pg. 44. Or check the index for "Glass door hardware". I see no strength issue with 1/4 inch glass at all, unless you mean the doorframe/panel itself. Tom |
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Glass Panel Design - Size and Retention
Ahh, but Rockler does offer a plastic panel retaining strip. In their latest catalogue, pg. 44. Or check the index for "Glass door hardware". I see no strength issue with 1/4 inch glass at all, unless you mean the doorframe/panel itself. Tom Thanks. I ordered their latest catalogue a week or so ago and couldn't find it on their site. I just modified my search and found it. I was a little concerned about the glass panel itself being a little long and narrow. As I think about it many floor clocks use this kind of glass without problem. Thanks again RonB |
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Glass Panel Design - Size and Retention
In article Ulogf.12616$ih5.7477@dukeread11, "RonB"
wrote: Thanks. I ordered their latest catalogue a week or so ago and couldn't find it on their site. I just modified my search and found it. I was a little concerned about the glass panel itself being a little long and narrow. As I think about it many floor clocks use this kind of glass without problem. You won't have a problem since the glass will be supported all around in the rabbet. Instead of putting in a piece of plastic for the retainer, I'd opt for a simple matching wood small 1/4-round or chamfered trim strip - but then again, I'm pretty old-school. -- Owen Lowe The Fly-by-Night Copper Company __________ "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Corporate States of America and to the Republicans for which it stands, one nation, under debt, easily divisible, with liberty and justice for oil." - Wiley Miller, Non Sequitur, 1/24/05 |
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