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cutting and backing a beveled mirror - mound - 09-30-2020
I have a 60"x18"x1/8" piece of beveled edge mirror that I want to cut down to 44" in length.
I've cut glass before several times, easy,but never a piece with a beveled edge.. just want to make sure that bevel isn't going to throw me for a loop.. still just one hard pass up the beveled edge with the cutter or do I need to do anything different?
second - recommendations for what adhesive to use to adhere it to a piece of 1/8" plywood, mostly to ensure it holds together if it breaks?
RE: cutting and backing a beveled mirror - barnowl - 09-30-2020
I'd bring it to you local glass store.
Wouldn't they have to re-bevel it at the cut anyway?
Even if you aren't going to re-bevel, I'd still have them do it.
RE: cutting and backing a beveled mirror - mound - 09-30-2020
(09-30-2020, 01:14 PM)barnowl Wrote: I'd bring it to you local glass store.
Wouldn't they have to re-bevel it at the cut anyway?
Even if you aren't going to re-bevel, I'd still have them do it.
no re-bevel I plan to put it in a wooden frame I made that will hide the remaining bevels
RE: cutting and backing a beveled mirror - WoodCzech - 09-30-2020
No help with cutting but when framing a mirror, paint the cut edges black. Even a black permanent marker works. The cut edge tends to be visible as it reflects in the mirror. Painting it black eliminates that. Learned this trick from a picture framer.
RE: cutting and backing a beveled mirror - Cooler - 10-01-2020
(09-30-2020, 10:54 PM)WoodCzech Wrote: No help with cutting but when framing a mirror, paint the cut edges black. Even a black permanent marker works. The cut edge tends to be visible as it reflects in the mirror. Painting it black eliminates that. Learned this trick from a picture framer.
I was a picture framer too. I agree. A wider rabbet will also address this. It is only obvious when looking at the mirror at an angle.
If I were to cut the beveled mirror I would take my angle grinder and put on a very think ceramic tile disc. I would make a notch in the bevel just deep enough to reach into the flat section. Then I would cut the glass in the normal manner.
NOTE: I have never tried this, but I would be fine doing so in the future. Go slow with the angle grinder. It is about 20 seconds worth of grinding.
RE: cutting and backing a beveled mirror - mound - 10-01-2020
(10-01-2020, 07:37 AM)Cooler Wrote: I was a picture framer too. I agree. A wider rabbet will also address this. It is only obvious when looking at the mirror at an angle.
If I were to cut the beveled mirror I would take my angle grinder and put on a very think ceramic tile disc. I would make a notch in the bevel just deep enough to reach into the flat section. Then I would cut the glass in the normal manner.
NOTE: I have never tried this, but I would be fine doing so in the future. Go slow with the angle grinder. It is about 20 seconds worth of grinding.
Interesting, thanks.
What about scoring the back-side where it's flat all the way across?
RE: cutting and backing a beveled mirror - Cooler - 10-01-2020
(10-01-2020, 07:44 AM)mound Wrote: Interesting, thanks.I considered that idea too. But was uncertain about how cleanly it would break. I would test grind the bevel in an area that would not be included in the finished product.
What about scoring the back-side where it's flat all the way across?
I have a wall mounted Fletcher-Terry glass cutter, so my "skill" level is largely dependent upon the equipment I have (which is very good). I have little experience cutting outside that equipment.
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RE: cutting and backing a beveled mirror - rwe2156 - 10-01-2020
Aren't belveled mirrors by definition tempered glass?
If so, you can't cut it yourself take it to a glass place.
RE: cutting and backing a beveled mirror - mound - 10-01-2020
(10-01-2020, 10:37 AM)rwe2156 Wrote: Aren't belveled mirrors by definition tempered glass?
If so, you can't cut it yourself take it to a glass place.
good question! I have no idea
RE: cutting and backing a beveled mirror - Cooler - 10-02-2020
(10-01-2020, 01:08 PM)mound Wrote: good question! I have no idea
I don't know if all beveled mirrors are made from tempered glass, but certainly some are. I cannot imagine why it would have to be tempered.
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