Any Glass Experts?

**ISquishWorms** · 09-24-2009, 08:45 PM

Hello All,

I purchased some glass today to replace the tank hood as I intend to add extra lighting at some point. The only problem is that the glass does not fit as it is 2-3 millimeters to large. This is preventing it to dropping down into the position that I would like. So I was wondering if this product will allow me to remove the extra unwanted 2-3 millimeters of glass from the edges. Here is another link for the same product

What do you think?

Thanks in advance.

ISquishWorms.

**Crispy** · 09-24-2009, 09:41 PM

Your link didn't work. If you're planning on cutting the glass down yourself, I would recommend a special "glass cutting dremmel", it's a small tool that goes onto an air compressor. If it's only a few milimeters, it should be easy to "shave off" the excess glass. Make sure you wear a mask tho, you don't want to breathe in any glass.

**Northernguy** · 09-24-2009, 10:56 PM

If you need that much taken off the edge you will have to get it sanded down at a glass shop.Thats too small to cut!
It won't cost much.

**Sarkazmo** · 09-24-2009, 11:53 PM

Yeah, Glass Shop is your best bet. You can get it done while you wait and if they break it they'll replace it. You break it and you're screwed.

Sark

**robnepper** · 09-25-2009, 04:24 AM

I am a glass expert. All who have spoken have done so with much wisdom. Heed them, and your glass shall live on. Turn from them, and suffer the consequences!!!

**ISquishWorms** · 09-25-2009, 06:36 PM

Thanks everyone for the input.

Not sure why the links I posted didn't work sorry I have posted it again. So just to clarify using one of the below to remove just 2 - 3 millimeters from the edge of some glass is not a viable option? The only reason I ask is that if I was to do this at home rather than take it to a glass shop I would be able to test if I had taken enough off. I do not want to take too much as that will mean having to buying a new bit of glass although it was not expensive. I am talking about small measurements here removing 5 - 6 millimeters instead of just 2 -3 might be to much.

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•Micron graded diamond abrasive bonded to a firm foam handblock.
•Excellent for deburring and finishing non-ferrous metals, stone, glass and ceramic materials.

Thanks again,

ISquishWorms.