chanfer edges on laminated glass?

jtvrdy · Post by **jtvrdy** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 8:27 am

this is just rought cuted liminated glass 5+5+5 ,not sure if I can left it as it is o it will be better to chanfer the edges ?

thanks,

knightfly · Post by **knightfly** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 8:36 am

Josep, I'm not much of a "glass man", but my suspicions were confirmed by this -

http://www.opticalwindows.co.uk/glassmachining.html

Specifically read the part under "Bevelling/Chamfering/Arising" - and under that, specifically the part about strength and handling properties... STeve

Paul Woodlock · Post by **Paul Woodlock** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 4:28 am

Even THINKING about being cut from the sharp edge of a pane of glass makes me shiver and cringe.

Paul

jtvrdy · Post by **jtvrdy** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 6:33 am

thanks Steve,
yes it will be better to chanfer the edges because these litle cracks on the edges can become biger....

as for handling, is extrange but you can pass your hand without any cut...

knightfly · Post by **knightfly** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 6:50 am

Yeah, my main worry was cracks spreading; in ANY construction material, radiusing edges reduces or eliminates this.

From a handling standpoint, you should ALWAYS wear gloves when working with potentially sharp edges anyway, and once the glass is in place that woudln't be a problem, since it will be bedded in EPDM rubber or similar... Steve

jtvrdy · Post by **jtvrdy** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 7:17 am

we will use gloves sure, and also a windy(?not sure if this is the correct word) to put the glass on the frame.

knightfly · Post by **knightfly** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 5:13 am

"windy" - is this the type of thing you mean?

http://www.mytoolstore.com/woods/wodindex.html

If so, be sure to watch the weight ratings so you have MORE lifting capacity than you NEED... Steve

jtvrdy · Post by **jtvrdy** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 1:07 am

this looks much better

I changed to 18mm(6+6+6) and chamfered

knightfly · Post by **knightfly** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:37 pm

Looking good, Josep - what's the rest of your window design look like? Steve