i have an old chest that we currently use as a table. it has lots of character, but a curved top/lid.

we have a piece of glass in the cellar trhat came from an old desk. i was thinking of cutting this to size and using it atop the chest.

the glass is ~8mm thick. it will have to be cut along two sides to make it fit.

can i do it myself? if so, what do i need to do the job.

or is this a job for a specialist?

cheers

You can cut it yourself – but you will end up with very sharp edges. Its not easy either – you could well ruin it especially if you only need to take a small amount off it.

One for the pros so you can get the edges ground smooth

If it was originally designed for a desk then it’s likely to be toughened (ie. it will shatter into small pieces not shards if damaged).

This type of glass cannot be cut after it has been toughened – it’ll just shatter (as designed).

I’d be looking at making a card template and talking to glaziers about the cost of getting a bit made to size and toughened for you.

mmm…. don’t get the picture thing.

i did wonder whether it’d make a difference being toughened glass.

might leave it for now.

cheers.

sorry but toughened glass will not cut 🙁

Toughened glass +

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even if it’s not toughened, i have found old glass becomes quite brittle and hard to work with. cutting curves is also pretty difficult. If you are using this to top a piece of furniture it may be wise to get tougheed glass incase of accidents!

I know our local auto windscreens now cuts sheet lamiated glass and can bevel the edges, might be worth asking them? maybe you could even get a piece cut on your cars glass cover insurance (but i didn’t say it)