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Questions tagged [glass]

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What is the name of this old glass pattern?

We've accidentally managed to break the glass above our front door, by letting the door slam. I'd like to match the glass replacement, so it matches next door. I have no idea what the pattern is called, and don't know where to look to find a match.…
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Wanting to make a frosted-glass dry erase whiteboard

I want a frosted white glass dry erase board for my office. I can hardly find anybody who offers this without 'call us for prices'. I figured it can't be too difficult to make? Purchase sheet of glass (from where?) Cover the back with frosted spray…
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Help identifying glass pattern

We are trying to find a replacement for one of the sidelights on our door. The house was built in 1933 and 7 of the 8 side lights appear to be original. I haven’t been able to find this patter anywhere.
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Cutting and cleaning glass

My neighbor has offered me two panes of glass. They're about 40 x 100cm and stained in places by what I assume is some sort of oil (I haven't examined them closely). I'm interested in making them into an enclosure for some of my indoor plants. I…
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What are these large pieces of plexiglass?

I found these large, heavy pieces of plexiglass while cleaning the shed on the property of a house that I just bought. I have no idea what they are or what they are used for. They are about the size of a kitchen table and if there wasn't 6 of them…
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Should I cut glass window film to size before applying?

I'm waiting for my tinted window film to be delivered. Is there any benefit to cutting the film to the exact right size before applying it to the window ? If the window edges are perfectly straight it seems easier to do it on a table, possibly with…
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How to remove old glass from old sash

Most of the online advice I found focused on re-using the sash. I don't have any use for the old sash. I'm after the old wavy glass for another project. They are divided lights, 3 long rectangular lights per sash, 2 sash, probably 36 linear feet of…
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Hanging unframed stained glass-type panels

I have two stained glass panels that are literally just glass all along the edges. They are roughly about three feet by about a foot each. I think they were panels in a piece of furniture originally. I scored them at a garage sale for like 10…
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Where to buy glass to replace the broken glass part of my door?

My entrance door has glasses. I'm in need of replacing the glass part of the door. I need to know where to buy glasses?
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Is this an emergency tool ie; seatbelt cutter/ glass breaker

I think this is an emergency tool. Glass punch/seatbelt cutter.
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How does the hone angle of a glass cutter affect glass being cut?

I need a glass cutter that can cut up to 1/2" inch plate glass. I heard the cutter's hone angle is very important, but I'm not sure what does that mean. Does 120 degrees better than 140 or the other way around. I search through Amazon and eBay for…
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How thick should a stained glass window in a door be?

I'm remodeling a bathroom in an American Foursquare house built in 1920, and we are trying to stay mostly true to the wonderful vintage feel of the house. The bathroom had been poorly remodeled in the 70s and it had what I would consider an ugly…
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What is the risk of failure (cracks) when drilling in old glass?

From reading on the Internet, I have learned that when cutting (scoring and breaking) glass, it almost always goes well with new glass, but with old glass there is a risk of the glass breaking in unwanted places. That is also my personal…
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Best bits to use for cutting/drilling glass?

What are the best bits to use for drilling and cutting glass, mainly bottles? Tools using would be cordless drill/driver and dremel.
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Glass Whiteboard Hydrophobic Problem?

I’ve upcycled a large shower screen to use as a white board in my office. It’s a beast 4mm toughened glass 195x95 However after installing it and building a frame I’ve noticed any pen I use blobs. It must have a hydrophobic coating on it. My…
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