[ladyfaile15]

i found a place that does sheets of glass in my area and they want $95 for a 4x8 sheet of 1/4 inch glass, is that a good price?


jamie

 

[Pumilo]

Prices can vary widely from supplier to supplier. Try to find out if there are any insulated glass manufacturers in your area and ask if they would consider a direct sale to you. Remember that a 4 by 8 foot sheet of glass is very difficult to move without a proper glass rack and some experience. You may want to inquire about cutting it in half.

 

[ladyfaile15]

yeah, they will cut it in half for free so far this is the only place i have been able to find that does sheet glass, not just car stuff.

jamie

 

[Pumilo]

Try some of the places listed here. Glass in Northern California (CA) on ThomasNet.com

 

[ladyfaile15]

thanks for the link, will have to check it out

jamie

 

[daryl34]

I have a question what size viv are you making? You a 100 bucks in, so just wondering how cost effective this project is going to be.
Just curious.
I seems like your building a 75 gallon tank.
I am all for doing it myself , just wondering.

Daryl

 

[ladyfaile15]

i am building tanks that are 11x20x15 for a custom project. i need 8 of that size and 4 11x20x24 tanks. i think i may go with plywood, it is heavier but cheaper.

jamie

 

[motydesign]

i am currently paying $2 a sqft for 3/16 thats cut to size and seamed(min piece cost is 1sqft) .

 

[konton]

Did you swing by Ken's Glass while you were here in San Jose? It's right next to chuck's house. They give away 1/8" 20x20 pieces. I've made 6 20x14x10 tanks with them.

 

[mcaiger53]

Check craigslist, I have found pretty good deals, around $25 for pieces close to that. I usually search " 1/4 plate glass"
Mike.

 

[ladyfaile15]

thanks for the comments everyone, decided to go a different route will post pics when done


jamie