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    New word for the month. Gabillion. So, i'll explain. I picked up a 3'x8' sheet of glass the other day. Since I have a few tank's that need glass top's and a sump tank that needs baffles, I figured this would work out perfectly.

    I intended to offer the rest of the glass to those of you in need.

    Well, I get out the ole glass cutter, make all measurements, make a swipe down the glass. Easy enough. Now, i've watched a few Youtube video's. They are very helpful mind you, if you can keep from getting a headache from all the camera mans movements.

    So, I slide the glass to the edge of my work bench, take my little hammer and start tapping on the glass. Nothing. So, I tap alittle more, still nothing, tap tap tap tap. Nothing.

    So, I tap alittle harder. Not with brute force or anything. Just alittle bit harder than a sissy tap.

    Holy $h!t. What just happened.

    Yeah, you guessed it. Now you no where the new word of the month comes from. It blew into a Gabillion pieces in my garage.

    This is not exsactly a helpful DIY thread. And when they say "Don't try this at Home", there not joking.

    This was meant for you guy's and gals like me that like to save a dollar and do thing's yourself. We ask alot of question's. We come to forums like this one for help.

    So, consider this a helpful tip for the day.

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    find someone with a waterjet lol
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    • #3
      Tempered glass


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      • #4
        Update. In case any of you were wondering if I had sustained any injuries, the only thing that was hurt was my pride. Thank's for asking. LOL

        Sunkenmetal, it's alittle late for a waterjet. However, i'd be glad to use your high pressure sprayer to clean out my garage once I get all the glass cleaned up.

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          alright
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          • #6
            Originally posted by madehtsobi View Post
            Tempered glass


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            A waterjet will cut tempered glass
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            • #7
              Well, I kinda don't have a need for it anymore. And, I really don't like putting puzzles together. But, I'm not a quiter either. I'll come back strong, as soon as my wife gives me my Balls back. She took them away until I get the garage cleaned up.

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              • #8
                lol you get yours back lucky
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                • #9
                  You no, there really is some humor to this. I am a total DIYer. I am a mechanic by trade. I have built hundreds of miles of roads, constructed bridges from the ground up. Worked thru the last 3 hurricanes we have had while everyone else was fleeing for there lives.

                  Why can't I cut a piece of glass? I mean, how hard could this be, right?

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                  • #10
                    I am a machinist/welder by trade why can't I cut a piece of wood straight...

                    I understand the principle but it gets lost between my brain and hands lol.
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                    • #11
                      Ain't that the truth.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by dead wait View Post
                        Ain't that the truth.
                        It is LOL
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