tempering glass finalizes all measurements &amp; designs with no changes or adjustments possible after. can tempered glass be crackle finished or not?
2016054
I'm not sure what you mean by "crackle finished"? Are you speaking of painted crackle effects or something involving heat? I would think any superficial treatment of paints and resists would not matter that the glass was tempered or not? If you are speaking of cracking the glass, as in fried marbles, then I would think not?
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I've not used it on glass or attempted a crack repair but it does dry clear and I've found it strong. I would just make sure you support the glass after drying and suspect the crack may still show. Be sure to wipe off any epoxy that oozes out of the crack when you put it together and give it time to dry without touching or moving it.
1815220
I have this model and for me it does do a crack and a popple (or pop & crackle) every now and again. i always assumed it was from the heat inside it's chamber expanding the plastic slighty. No idea though....just make sure it's well ventilated.
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As others have said, it's typically due to "operator error". It can happen to any brand; Pyrex is just the most popular, so got all the negative press. As mentioned, extreme temperature changes can cause it, as well as direct burner heat if the piece isn't meant for that. Also, it's worth noting that it can be caused by moisture trapped in tiny nicks or cracks being heated, expanding, and "exploding" the glass. That's what all the attention was about a couple of years ago. Make sure your glass pieces are thoroughly dry before use to prevent this. I've been using Pyrex and AH glass for 40 years, and my mom for a lifetime or two before that and we never had anything break or explode this way. As others have said, it's typically due to "operator error". It can happen to any brand; Pyrex is just the most popular, so got all the negative press. As mentioned, extreme temperature changes can cause it, as well as direct burner heat if the piece isn't meant for that. Also, it's worth noting that it can be caused by moisture trapped in tiny nicks or cracks being heated, expanding, and "exploding" the glass. That's what all the attention was about a couple of years ago. Make sure your glass pieces are thoroughly dry before use to prevent this. I've been using Pyrex... » Read More As others have said, it's typically due to "operator error". It can happen to any brand; Pyrex is just the most popular, so got all the negative press. As mentioned, extreme temperature changes can cause it, as well as direct burner heat if the piece isn't meant for that. Also, it's worth noting that it can be caused by moisture trapped in tiny nicks or cracks being heated, expanding, and "exploding" the glass. That's what all the attention was about a couple of years ago. Make sure your glass pieces are thoroughly dry before use to prevent this. I've been using Pyrex and AH glass for 40 years, and my mom for a lifetime or two before that and we never had anything break or explode this way. « Show Less
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Oh and mine closed fine with the tempered glass but it opened some what easily and not normally. I kinda liked it because then it required less effort to open it.
202168
Not without sanding those edges and priming...otherwise it will only delay it slightly
801541
By code tempered glass is used in showers, thus no drilling. I suppose you could custom order the glass and have the holes drilled before it is tempered, but that is expensive. The end brackets were designed to be screwed into a wall, using a adhesive wouldnt be a permanent or good solution.
1559675
I just broke mine yesterday dunking. Two handed. Lowered it to 8.5 feet and was just having fun when snap, the glass completely shattered. $100-200 for new plexi. Haven't gotten to pricing out a sheet of replacement tempered glass from Spalding but I doubt it's cheap! I'm only 165 lbs but it was only 40*F outside so maybe that contributed. An expensive whoops but let that serve as a warning to other users that it's no pro system.
2267750
We are in the process of doing this now. Need new glass jar as ours broke on hot plate. Initial result was not fantastic. It's smooth but you see lines from build layers. We need to try again.
345769
Guesswork here* Correct me if someone knows better. The color of the glass will not effect whether or not you can etch with this product. It will effect the end result. IE, etching on clear glass takes away an outer layer where the etch is and results in a frosted look of whatever shape you etched. So on black glass (assuming the glass is completely black and does not have a film on the outside or something with clear glass on the inside) it would likely just be black and wouldn't stand out much except on closer examination. I'm intrigued, how are the LEDs going to be used with the glass? Is it a glass window and there's LEDs on the inside surface?
610608
Don't ever do that. The top neither the glass is heat resistant. Unless you want to ruin your investment.
206146
I bought this item this past September, and at the time of my purchase it still had sharp edges, which I had to sand down. I doubt that it has been fixed, but check newer reviews, there may be mention of it.
380315
The unit comes with a solid panel and frosted glass panel. Simply reverse the panels for the second look. The frosted glass is not transparent when used with the other panel. If you wanted it to be slightly transparent, it appears you could use the frosted glass alone. You could also easily replace the panels with mirrors, mercury glass, etc.
2267967
Not marked as Pyrex (Corning TM) or other borosiliciate glass.Probably annealed, tempering with the thick loop could be tough.
1981083
It's been a while since I bought mine (and I've moved since then) but the glass struck me as normal "window pane" thickness - possibly a mm or so thicker. It felt substantial and not at all cheap. As for the seamed edge, I would say yes - the edge was polished and had no rough spots. I do remember the corner on the stainless steel plate was rather sharp though.
1882143
I know this is an old question but I thought for those who are looking through the Q/A before purchasing that this should be addressed. It says on the package that if the heat pad is attached to glass and gets water directly on it that is can cause stress fractures in the glass.
366596
I believe you should be able to purchase a glass drill bit (Made for for drilling glass). Drill some pilot holes, and then gently screw it in with some rubber washers, to prevent the glass from cracking from pressure.