Got a request to use basic float glass instead of laminated for a balcony railing to save money. I know it's a huge fall hazard and breaks codes, but they kept arguing it was fine. Ever faced pressure to cut corners on safety just to please a client?
Everyone on site uses them for grip, but I find bare hands give better control on delicate edges. When I fixed a crack they all missed, the foreman had to admit my way worked, even if it looked odd.
I was putting together a glass mosaic for my patio table and the curved cuts kept chipping. I found that scoring the line with a glass cutter but not pressing too hard works better. Then I tap lightly on the back of the score line with the cutter's ball end. This starts a crack that follows the curve when you break it. I practice on cheap glass first to get the feel right. Now my pieces fit tight and look pro. It saved me a ton of time and wasted material.
Was removing windows for a remodel. The owner said to dump all the old panes. Most are clear and undamaged. I hate seeing good glass go to waste. What's your take on this?
Started using a hairdryer on low to warm the spot first. Now it sets way faster, saves me so much time lmao.
He used to talk about scoring glass by hand with a simple cutter, no lasers in sight. Nowadays, it's all digital precision, but I wonder if we've lost some skill. Any old-timers feel the same?
I put them in a long time ago and they haven't cracked, even though safety glass is usually recommended. Do you ever use regular glass inside?