Sanding glass edges?

[blackthunda77]

Anyone know if any of the local hardware stores carry what i would need to sand the edges on a cut pane of glass? Sand paper? Sanding block? Never done it so im not sure what to look for.

 

[jimbo78]

Last time I got glass cut the guy used a regular disk sander on the edges. He just hit them real quick. It looked like regular paper from where I was standing. Maybe somewhere around 200 grit.

 

[lokii_37]

I work with glass for a living. You can just use some sand paper 220 is about as course as you want to go. I think some 100 grit would work well.

The finer you go the less rough the edge will look

 

[jimbo78]

I'm pretty sure the lower the number the rougher the paper is . 200+ will give you a smoother edge. Might even wanna finish with some 400 or so wet sandable paper.

 

[nivram]

Anyone know if any of the local hardware stores carry what i would need to sand the edges on a cut pane of glass? Sand paper? Sanding block? Never done it so im not sure what to look for.

A home depot or True value will have every thing you need.

 

[Ocean Mang]

What's it for a sump baffle? How thick is the glass? When you are done will it no longer be sharp?

 

[lokii_37]

Oops yes the bigger the number the finer.

 

[blackthunda77]

What's it for a sump baffle? How thick is the glass? When you are done will it no longer be sharp?

No its for a 10 gallon i de rimmed that i got free at the all pets emporium grand opening on saturday. Also i made a top for my fluval chi because some of my tetras jumped ship.

 

[blackthunda77]

and yes, if all goes as planned, it will smooth out the edges like a rimless tank.

 

[Ocean Mang]

Nice, post some pics of your progress if you get a chance.

 

[DRThompson]

I recently built a diy sump with glass cut at Lowes. To remove the sharp edges I used 120grit dry, then 320grit dry followed by 600grit wet. Came out smooth. Just remember to use rubber gloves

 

[blackthunda77]

Cool, exactly the info I was looking for. thanks

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[blackthunda77]

Ok so after some 120, 320, 400 , and finally some 1500. I think it came out pretty well. Not sharp anymore thats for sure.

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