Sharp edges!!!

[champieon]

hey guys

i have 10mm glass panes that has some sharp edges( wanna use as a cover), how can i smooth this out? i thought of just siliconing the edges out.

[Zoban]

My Neighbour that does stained glass uses emeroy cloth (a type of sandpaper) to smooth the edges on some of his glass pieces.

Might be worth looking into..

[alanmin4304]

You can use sandpaper as suggested (USE A SANDING BLOCK TO SAVE THE FINGERS). I use an old emery stone---works a treat.

[Alan]

I use a round disc shaped emery stone called a spit stone for obvious reasons. Used for sharpening axes.

Smoothing edges should be done with running water to alliviate the chance of glass splinters flying and also less wear on the stone.

There is also a diamond dust disc used with an electric drill, but I've never used this system, but I do know of others that have.

Alan 104

[suphew]

I have heard that you can rub the glass on smooth concrete, but dont know if this works.

[alanmin4304]

I have seen glaziers use those narrow belt sanders.

[champieon]

thanks guys

i used good old sand paper boy the glass dealt to the paper quick

[alanmin4304]

If you are doing a lot you should wear a face mask as inhaling the dust is very bad for the health

[Alan]

That's why it should be done with water.

Alan 104