[Shop-talk] grind glass

[Brian Kemp]

John - You can try on a scrap if you have a piece. Any grinding stone should work.  Go slow and don't use much pressure.  I had a large piece cut for a light table at a glass shop and they smoothed the edge with a belt sander with a narrow belt (approx 1/2").  Have the glass on a soft surface to help absorb vibrations.  Of course, wear eye protection.

You could also look for a stained glass shop in your area.  They will have a special glass grinder, kind of like a router table and will leave a very nice edge.

Brian

-----Original Message-----
From: john niolon <jniolon at att.net>
Sent: Jun 9, 2025 9:37 AM
To: shop-talk <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Shop-talk] grind glass

I'm refurbing an old gas pump and had the windows cut at Lowes for the computer.  They have a rubber molding that goes around them
and resembles a windshield molding and has to be roped into the door.  The molding doesn't conform to the sharp 90 degree turns so I 
need to grind down the corners into curves...
 
I'm not a glass man but google tells me you can do this with a Dremel tool.   Any glass experts out there ??  This is 1/8 regular window glass 
 
I'd appreciate any advice on procedure and type of bit to use... Educate me
 
john
 


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