Have been planning a tank build for a while and just came across some glass

[streetunity]

I've been throwing around the idea of a plywood tank build for quite some time, and i just came across a piece of glass for free that i'm hoping i can use. and would like some expert opinions. the glass measures 66" x 32" x .75" thick, i believe it was off a table, there are a couple imperfections on 2 of the edges, i'm thinking i can either have them cropped off. or just hide them behind where i would over lap the glass and the wood.

The glass has a green edge to it, and has 45 degree bevels at the edges (1/16") i don't believe this will effect anything.

So first question first, is the piece of glass usable? or did i just haul this ~200 lb monster to my shop for nothing.

Thanks in advance

Brian

 

[sross]

What kind of imperfections are you talking about. Are they big enough imperfections to know whether or not it is tempered. Make sure you know before you decide have it cut. Other then that I would say it useable. I know I would.

 

[streetunity]

there are chips out of the glass edges, like i said i figured i'd either hide them under the over lap, or have the glass cut down.

 

[wheatgerm]

You can use it. 3/4 glass is good for 36" tall tank if braced right. As for the beveled edges just make sure you give a little more overlap so the tinner edge isn't holding much weight. As for the imperfections... as long as they aren't going to split or crack under the pressure then you would be fine to leave them as is and hide them in the overlap.. IMO hope it helps

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[streetunity]

Here's the chip.. And also shot of bevel not as extreme as I think it was interpreted.

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[streetunity]

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[sross]

I don't think that chip will be a problem.

 

[Jacunaba]

That chip wont bother a thing. Good luck with it!

 

[streetunity]

Well now the i know the glass is okay, i can start planning out the build, here is my design so far, let me know what you think of it so far from a design standpoint.

interior tank dimmensions 72" Wide, 40" deep, 40" tall



I will be adding top supports, just did not include them in the rendering.

 

[sross]

It looks good. The only thing I would change is to make the front a solid stacked 2x4 frame.