chipping on 1/8" glass

Roderick Treece · Post by **Roderick Treece** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 6:23 pm

Has anybody ever chipped on 1/8" glass.

Roderick

Post by **Danny Baronian** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 6:25 pm

Kent Smith · Post by **Kent Smith** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 6:28 pm

Roderick Treece · Post by **Roderick Treece** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 8:09 pm

Well, cat got yer ?? Was it successful?Seams like it might be a bit to fragile.

Roderick

Patrick Mackle · Post by **Patrick Mackle** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:47 pm

Just don't put on the glue to thick or it can bend and break your glass.
Also if the glass is long or large, you might tape the corners down to the table. The glue may not pop if it is allowed to roll up the glass sheet.

Doug Bernhardt · Post by **Doug Bernhardt** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 10:42 pm

and the cat here says "Yes"

Kent Smith · Post by **Kent Smith** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 11:35 pm

There are so many variables that come into play with thinner glass. I have chipped 1/16" as well. To add to Pat's suggestions, the key I think is to have a complete smooth etch first (120 grit) then use thinner glue but it also helps to apply the glue very hot and only in the areas you wish to chip. To do that you have to have a good application of asphaltum and use an irrigation bottle or needle bottle to direct the glue. This procedure helps with any chip on any thickness of glass.

While my first answer was flippant, as with any other glass work, good judgement allows you to use any process on most glass.

Real Mercier · Post by **Real Mercier** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:17 am

I have chipped several 1/8" pieces. The last one being 6" x 41". No problems to report. What I watch out for is to not let the glue chip to any edge. In other words, I leave a glow line all the way around the outside edge of the glass. Glass fractures usually start at the edge, that is why I stay away from there.

I hope this helps.

Real Mercier
West Springfield, MA

Roderick Treece · Post by **Roderick Treece** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:40 am

Thanks,
What I have learned from this is now I know how to spell "flippant" and I got the answer to my question.I thick I'm going to do two things now.The first would be to use 3/16 glass and the second is to devise a really sneaky way to get back at Danny for being so "flippant".
Kent don't worry you were only following Danny's lead.

Thanks Guy's

Roderick

Doug Bernhardt · Post by **Doug Bernhardt** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:12 pm

Okay Rod....my reply goes more like...have chipped 1/8" many times with no problems. I have no way to work out why the glue seems to know how deep to go? Also...the idea of NOT chipping to the edge sounds "sound". Sir Danny's reply was fun and to the point fer sure! So....go for it!

Post by **Mike Jackson** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:22 pm

Roderick,
Maybe you should watch that scene from Phenomenon in which the interogater is asking John Travolta's character some questions. The net result of the scene was him telling the interogater he needs to be more specific in his questions to get the answers he needed. In this case, you asked a broad question that was replied to with an equally simple and concise answer. I have to admit, I thought "yes" was THE answer to your question, too.

By now you probably know the better question would have been "Has anyone had any problems chipping 1/8" glass?". That equally simple question would have evoked a lot of interesting responses.

Just sitting here getting a bit of a chuckle out of the post.

Mike Jackson

Post by **Danny Baronian** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:30 pm

I don't know what all the fuss is about, I answered Rods post, as did others.

If he want's specific answers, he's gotta ask specific questions - like Travolta said.

Someone has to keep Rod in line!

Besides, I called him and set him straight.

Doug Bernhardt · Post by **Doug Bernhardt** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:20 pm

Okay Danny....now thats enuf. You should be careful who you call fussy. I happen to know Rods a good guy and your insulting folks in this public way is uncalled for. Now lets seen if I can find an emoticon to truley express my sense of outrage at this afront!

Kent Smith · Post by **Kent Smith** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:53 pm

Ditto

Roderick Treece · Post by **Roderick Treece** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:19 am

O.K. everybody now just settle down.I got my answer and yes I should have been more specific.I to got a laugh out of it and it's nice when you can get a call from a site administrator seconds after posting a question.Shows just how bored they are or how much they miss you,Or both.

One thing about the HLF that I like is it gives anbody a chance to post what they want when they want.Sometimes it's totally relivent and some times not.Some of us get laughed at and some we tolerate.

Now I don't know about most of you but I like Travolta and I'm going to heed what Mike and Danny say.Mike can I barrow your copy of Phenomenon ?

Lots of love to all
Roderick

Doug Bernhardt · Post by **Doug Bernhardt** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:05 pm

Okay Rod....now I'm really ticked. If I understand correctly, you just called Danny....our Hero, irrelevant! If I were a site administrator I would have you banned from here.....okay...end of that. Although my intent in a post has been misunderstood many times on this and Steve Shortreeds site I hope the intent of poking fun at a few friends AND myself on this topic was not. I too value the effort put forward by Mikey, Danny and the nameless many.

Tony Segale · Post by **Tony Segale** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:00 pm

Amen.

Post by **Mike Jackson** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:34 pm

Roderick,
Besides all the comments given, all you'd have to do is go to a stained glass supply house to see a generous supply of 1/8" thick chipped glass sold for use with leaded and copper/foil technique.

Mike

Raymond Chapman · Post by **Raymond Chapman** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 5:29 pm

Wow...this sure is a rough crowd.

Tony Segale · Post by **Tony Segale** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:11 pm

reckon