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GLASS for the perfect surface Last viewed: 19 hours ago

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As most of you know - it is common practice for a perfect surface to be used (with a flashlight) for edges to be checked. I have read that glass can be used in lieu of a machined top of some sort (most commonly aluminum I believe). Well, I snagged up a glass door from an entertainment center for this purpose, then when I was doing my first full complete restore, I went to check some edges on it and discovered it had the ability to flex. FAIL. It did help some, but not to the degree that is really necessary.

On my way home, I just scored a huge mirror left out on the side of the road - (broken frame). It seems very heavy and solid - though not absolutely positive it will not flex either. The best part so far is that it is like 24x34!

Question - has anyone ever been able to successfully employ a piece of glass for this purpose of checking edges? I don't think I would be able to afford a metal machined (table) top of this size.

Thanks -

John

I had a great day! Instead of sleeping in and wasting the day, I got up at 8 and I had all my slacking done by noon!

2Timothy1:7
Posted on 11 years ago
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I have a piece of glass that I use, it is from a table that was very thick,... this is what is important for flatness & stability. I wouldn't use glass from a door, window or mirror.

Posted on 11 years ago
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I just realized that I put this in the wrong place - if you are reading this - please be re-directed to here:

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?p=263255#post263255

John

I had a great day! Instead of sleeping in and wasting the day, I got up at 8 and I had all my slacking done by noon!

2Timothy1:7
Posted on 11 years ago
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Tommy - No longer see the option to CLOSE this thread?

John

I had a great day! Instead of sleeping in and wasting the day, I got up at 8 and I had all my slacking done by noon!

2Timothy1:7
Posted on 11 years ago
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you have to put the glass on something that properly supports it.

I use a sheet of tempered glass on a purpose built bench.

The entire top is level and trueand supports the glass fully.

NO Flex.

FYI: real edging tables are usually made of a precisely cut and milled block of granite.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Another option is to stop at a local counter top business that deals in granite. See if they have any scraps or seconds that would be 26" x 26" (or smaller). Explain to them what it would be used for and see if they could cut a nice flat/level side. Not sure how much it would cost, but old stock/scraps/seconds shouldn't be too much.

DW uses a trued granite slab to check their shells.

-Tim

Posted on 11 years ago
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