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Glass building platform? - 1/24/2008 3:50:38 PM   
tcraftpo


 

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Status: offline 		I was wondering if building on a glass top is good? I have heard a little about it at the local club and some of the guys said that once I build on glass I will never go back. I just wanted some more opinions and would like to know what type of glass I should use. Any input would be helpful. Thanks!!!!

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RE: Glass building platform? - 1/25/2008 1:00:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		Glass is the building surface of choice used by Dave Platt. I have a number of his DVD series in which he imploys glass. My understanding is that you want a thick glass, 3/8" minimum. Look for used plate glass from a comercial building or perhaps a used glass dining table. I recently priced new glass at a glass supplier and was disappointed in the price they quoted me. I build on metal with magnets, but wouldn't mind having a couple of sheets of glass for some fiberglass work.

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RE: Glass building platform? - 1/27/2008 2:04:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the input Scott. I'm hearing alot about the cost of new glass and how expensive it is. Theres a guy in my club I just joined who swears by it. How do you like the metal / magnet setup? Pat

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RE: Glass building platform? - 1/27/2008 5:33:04 AM   
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Status: offline 		I like it. It works pretty good and with a good collection of magnets, it's pretty flexible. It does take a little bit of maintnance. Mine is cold rolled steel, and it is prone to rust. To prevent that, I wax it every once in a while. On benefit of waxing is that the occational spot of glue or epoxy just pops right off with a rasor. If you haven't seen it already, I recommend checking out www.airfieldmodels.com for more info on building on steel.

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RE: Glass building platform? - 1/30/2008 6:46:36 PM   
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Status: offline 		i use the back glass of a pick up truck, cheap at most salvage yards

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RE: Glass building platform? - 1/30/2008 11:52:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		Oooh, good one!

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RE: Glass building platform? - 2/2/2008 7:58:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the input wesaysoracing and saramos. Thanks for the ideas and links!

Pat

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