I have had 2 pieces of plate glass 32" x 42" in my basement for years. Any ideas on what to do with them?
I have had 2 pieces of plate glass 32" x 42" in my basement for years. Any ideas on what to do with them?
Rustic? Well, no. That was not my intention!
If you don't have need of them for a project, say a glass door display cabinet or the like, the Habitat restore might take them since they are nice large pieces.
Not sure if they are operating these days, but if they've sat around for years, a little longer shouldn't matter.
--I had my patience tested. I'm negative--
You could make a nice hot house or two with those.
Lee Schierer
USNA '71
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Or list them on Craig's List for free. Someone might have a use for them...
Too much to do...Not enough time...life is too short!
Build some windows, or cabinets with glass doors
Been there for years? Habitat for Humanity Restore Store, or recycling.
Cut down for sandpaper plate for sharpening chisels etc.
What thickness? Annealed or tempered?
Sharp solves all manner of problems.
Two questions for Dave,
How thick is the glass, and can you tell if this is tempered glass?
Thanks,
Ed
We use them for Friday, after work, couple of beers target practice. Pellet rifles, of course. I would never act so irresponsibly with the real thing
You could use them to prepare an area of ground for planting
Water area to encourage germination of weed and other seeds
Wait for seeds to germinate
or place glass over area raised slightly above the ground creating an environment to encourage germination
Place glass over area
Glass will exclude water from area and heat generated will effectively fry weeds
Last edited by Brian Deakin; 04-05-2020 at 5:59 AM.
Good suggestion although all local HfH activities have been stopped due to pandemic. Last year, the store was no longer accepting mirrors since breakage and injury risks were too great. This policy is likely applicable to all glass sheets but there is no one to check with at the moment. Thanks for the idea.
Rustic? Well, no. That was not my intention!
How does one cut plate glass and does it make any difference if it is annealed or tempered as some have asked? I already have a scary sharp system although it is much used and scratched all over. I also recently purchased a lapping plate from LV and have a 16" x 42" piece of granite which could be used as well. Thanks for the suggestion.
Rustic? Well, no. That was not my intention!