Hi guys. I am looking into having 3 fairly large (650mm approx) sheets of glass cut into rhombus/rhomboid shapes for the window and a large part of the construction of a scratch build I may do. Does anyone know of anywhere I could have these cuts done cleanly in Kent/London? Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks, Kuala
Cutting straight lines in glass is pretty straightforward. I've trimmed down mirrors before with a glass cutter. Glass cutters are inexpensive and I'm sure there are guides out since you've never done it before. You just score a line in the glass with a cutter and snap the piece in two. You may want to practice a bit with smaller pieces but as long as the glass isn't too thick it's not difficult.
With sheets that size I'd prefer a professional to make the cut - dig out your yellow pages and look for glaziers and people who do mirrors (whatever the hell they're called) as they'll generally give you a bevelled edge as well which is a boon for handling.
Similarly to what asura said I am not confident making such big cuts on somewhat thick glass with chances of micro-cracks and such. Yellow Pages are probably a good start but I was wondering if anyone knew/could recommened anyone who they may have used before/know. Thanks for the out anyway! P.S. Baby Moon turned out beautifully!
The below company is both in Kent AND (Greater) London Chelsfield Glass Ltd Glass Supplier in Orpington 19 Windsor Drive Orpington Kent BR6 6EY T: 01689 862 419 You could give them a bell and have a chat. The business has been there forever and must be fairly decent to have weathered the recession. Think my family have used them a couple of times over the years.
Thank you very much Fizzban! When I get the project going (may be some time) I will contact them. Thanks again!
