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Where to buy TEMPERED glass cut to my specs?

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by Bela, Mar 4, 2011.

  1. Mar 4, 2011 #1
    Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    I need four sheets of 1/4" tempered glass 21 3/4" X 25". The glass shop in Ames will cut the glass and polish the edges, but not temper it. Anyone know of anything in the DSM area? Was hoping to avoid shipping this.
     
  2. Mar 4, 2011 #2
    Guest

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    I know of a place here in cedar rapids shipping should not be to much
     
  3. Mar 4, 2011 #3
    Andy The Reef Guy

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    What are you using it for?

    The problem is that you can't cut tempered glass, so whoever cuts it would then have to kiln fire it. Most glass shops don't do this, this is usually done in the production process.
     
  4. Mar 4, 2011 #4
    Bela

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    Yeah, I knew about that /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/sad.gif
    I am using it for front glass for my snake tanks. I got some beefy snakes so I would like the added strength and security. Certainly SOME place has to offer it. I would be ok cutting the glass at one place and having someone else temper it I suppose. Just as long as the end product is the same /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  5. Mar 4, 2011 #5
    Bela

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    Can you give me their info? I did have plans to get out that way sometime in the future. I could probably just pick it up. Small orders usually take a few weeks to get made IME anyway.
     
  6. Mar 4, 2011 #6
    Guest

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    i would use polycarbonate thats what thay make bullet proof glass out of you wont brake that stuff
     
  7. Mar 4, 2011 #7
    Zachstankostosmall Quad cities

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    There's a place in the quad cities that does it I know that's prob to far but just saying I know some do it
     
  8. Mar 4, 2011 #8
    Bela

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    Doesn't polycarbonate scratch much more easily? And what is the pricing on that stuff?

    Also, you guys are telling me of cities. That's great, but without more information I am still right where I started /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/sad.gif
     
  9. Mar 4, 2011 #9
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

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    Glass professionals here in des Moines can that is where I am getting the glass for my plywood tanks from
     
  10. Mar 4, 2011 #10
    mthomp

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    couldnt you simply order what you want from most any glass shop or hardware store?
     
  11. Mar 4, 2011 #11
    Bela

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    In short, no. Some places don't even do 1/4" glass let alone tempering.
     
  12. Mar 5, 2011 #12
    Zachstankostosmall Quad cities

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    Steves mirrors and glass bettendof ia
     
  13. Mar 5, 2011 #13
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    yes it does use plexglass  1/2 a snake wont brake that. thay aint bracking 1/4  glass it dont have to be temperd takes a lot to brack glass at 1/4 thick or use 1/2 thick
     
  14. Mar 7, 2011 #14
    torino06

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    i'm going to get my regular glass done at mcgough glass in mirror in urbandale. not sure if they do tempered but prices were normal there
     

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