Packard
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Do the cut edges look “ground” or “snap-cut”? In other words, was it cut with a wet saw or a glass cutter (carbide wheel).I don't know, it was always supplied to me.
I always cut the acrylic, but glass is a no.
Carbide wheel:
Got reeding?
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I'm pretty sure the last textured glass I messed with was wet sawn. It's been a while though, most recently everything had polished edges (shelves)
PaulMarcel
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Beautiful cabinets; very nice work! Love the elephant pulls. Would have loved to see the setup with the spear, too!
Packard
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I’ve never come across animal knobs. Apparently there is an entire industry devoted to that type of hardware.
This company offers 160 different species and dog breeds (but not that impressive elephant).
I’m not sure I would use them in a house with small children. They look dangerous for people of a certain height.
I used this type of pull for my cabinet, but had to replace all the horizontal pulls on lower cabinets as the ends would catch on loose clothing. Placed vertically or on upper cabinets, not an issue.
This company offers 160 different species and dog breeds (but not that impressive elephant).
I’m not sure I would use them in a house with small children. They look dangerous for people of a certain height.
I used this type of pull for my cabinet, but had to replace all the horizontal pulls on lower cabinets as the ends would catch on loose clothing. Placed vertically or on upper cabinets, not an issue.
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Those are usually called Bar Pulls. They are probably the second most common we used in the cabinet shop.
The first, by far, is the everyday Wire Pull. Knobs are rare.
The first, by far, is the everyday Wire Pull. Knobs are rare.
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The drawers behind the tall glass doors.Looks fantastic Tom, as always. I have a couple of questions. Are the large "panels" in the tall cabinet of the vanity unit, drawers? They seem pretty large, for a bathroom. All of the rest of the drawers seem to have push-to-open drawer guides, why the dangerous looking elephant heads? No doubt it's an adult space, children's heads may never be an issue, but they look snaggy.
The Xs are a cool touch, until that day someone takes out a toe or two.
Again, adults, do whatever, not my foot. I like the look, but that doesn't mean easy to live with (insert ex wife joke)
What kind of hinges are on the glass kitchen doors, where the drawers are behind? I really like the glass panel look, but hinging them out of the way of drawers takes some planning.
Are the lighted toe kicks on an ordinary wall switch? or something fancy? a motion sensor/timer?
This is the pivot hinge we use.
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luvmytoolz
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Just stunning work, the reeded panels look fantastic!
Packard
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I too had fluted glass on two of my cabinet doors. I hate it. Not as bad as open shelving, but still requires a degree of attention to the stored items to make the cabinets look tidy.
My solution was to pretend the cabinet was only 8” deep. By recessing the contents, it all looked blurry.
I re-faced the cabinets with all new doors and the fluted glass is gone.
If you are planning on glass doors or open shelving, consider that those are only suitable for for nicely displayed items.
And if you don’t run your A.C. All summer, 24 hours per day, then consider that those dishes on open shelves will have to be frequently washed, even if they are not frequently used as dust will settle on them.
Confession: I do have some open shelves: My wine rack is open, and I store glass-jar candles on a end of cabinet run short shelves.
My solution was to pretend the cabinet was only 8” deep. By recessing the contents, it all looked blurry.
I re-faced the cabinets with all new doors and the fluted glass is gone.
If you are planning on glass doors or open shelving, consider that those are only suitable for for nicely displayed items.
And if you don’t run your A.C. All summer, 24 hours per day, then consider that those dishes on open shelves will have to be frequently washed, even if they are not frequently used as dust will settle on them.
Confession: I do have some open shelves: My wine rack is open, and I store glass-jar candles on a end of cabinet run short shelves.
I have 1/8" reeded glass in the sloped wall dividing my kitchen and bathroom set in quarter sawn oak framing. I scored and cut the glass to varying height myself to match the ceiling slope. It really scores and snaps no different than any other art glass. Only one side is fluted the other side is flat.
Packard
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As far as I know, you can only score the smooth side. The wall mounted glass cutter cannot follow contours, and it is so long since I used a hand held scoring cutter that I’m not sure I still have the skill set required.
The cutter I use has a built in glass snapping feature, so it was not my skills that sabotaged the cuts.
Michael Kellough
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That will end up being one of the homeowners favorite features and the envy of their guests.
luvmytoolz
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Sensational!
That's absolutely brilliant!
That's absolutely brilliant!
Packard
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My reeded glass was about 1” on center. It was originally a side-lite for an entryway door. It was clearly not up to code for that application as modern code requires tempered glass. It was probably the equivalent of “double-strength” glass.
(Glass, in years gone by, was available in 1/8” and 1/4” thickness. But the glass makers reduced the thickness to about 0.100” for the thinner stuff, and 0.200” for the thicker stuff. So they renamed those products “single-strength” and “double-strength”. A more accurate description would be “marginal” and “minimal”. I would note that I have not measured the glass lately, and it may in fact be even thinner that the dimensions I listed.)
