NW Side Glass Shops

[syncere]

I am looking into putting my sump together today and just wondering if anyone can recommend any glass shops to get the glass cut that I will be needing. If possible I would like to stay on the NW side. Thanks

[txg8gxp]

The one on 35 near retama( sorry forgot the name) will cut small pieces for $12.50. If it is a small sump you can get glass from home depot cheap.

[syncere]

Great. Yeah its only a 10 gallon sump and I only need a few pieces. Went to Lowes the other day and they were kind of rude so I figured I would have to find an actual glass shop. Thanks

[txg8gxp]

For the 10g I built, I just cut the glass myself. Then thin stuff is pretty easy to cut.

[syncere]

What should I look for or ask for at HD as far as glass thickness or what department it is in? I'll look for a glass cutter also.

[txg8gxp]

I used the standard precut pieces, they have like 12x8 pieces that are only like $2-3. The glass is 1/8, and the cutters are cheap.( but they are not the best, one or two projects and you will need a new one.) The glass is cheap, so get extra to practice on.

[syncere]

Thanks. Just went and picked up a 12x36 for $6. :)

[aggman]

can you take some pics of this project. i was considering doing the same for my little 34g tank. currently running with a eshopps 75 hob skimmer and no sump.

anyway i have checked out the glass at lowes and homedepot and the price is right, but i don't really know what i am doing. so pics would help a ton.

~alex

[syncere]

Sure thing. Not to experienced myself but considering this first sheet of glass to be more experimental. We will see how things come out. :)

[txg8gxp]

If your going to be in the sump alot watch out for the cut edges of glass, you could cut airline (lenght wise) to cover the sharp edges.

[syncere]

It is not as hard as one may think to do but here is my attempt at it. Although my first wack at it was a little rough the more I cut the easier it seemed to get. Not to say that the cuts came out perfect but I made sure to cut pieces slightly larger than I wanted just in case the score I made in the glass did not break off perfectly. To get it a little more even I just sanded down the sides and corners.

[txg8gxp]

Looks good to me...