Custom cuts of glass?

[jamest0o0]

Okay so I’ll admit this isn’t entirely chameleon related, but involves keeping my critters in general as I’d like to use glass for a few different things. The problem is I’m having a hard time finding a place that sells the glass I’m looking for. Lowe’s only has ultra thin cuts that won’t work for my purposes and the few glass shops I called don’t seem to have anything as well. I need plain glass that’s 3/8-1/2-or even 3/4 inch thick. Anyone know where to go looking? Seems pretty expensive online.

 

[MissSkittles]

Have you tried an aquarium shop?

 

[GrannyK]

When I was looking online was outrageous. We ended up going with a local glass shop in our area who could accommodate. Maybe a window company or nearby glass shop. We chose to go with the local shop because in the end the price was pretty near online, just a little more expensive local unfortunately, but we wanted to support them rather than pay for online junk.

 

[jamest0o0]

Have you tried an aquarium shop?

Why would I do that? It would make too much sense…

 

[ehdee6]

I have a buddy who works out deals with the local window shops. He buys all the used windows they take out during renovations and uses them to make green houses. Makes a good amount of money by re-using them too.

 

[jamest0o0]

I have a buddy who works out deals with the local window shops. He buys all the used windows they take out during renovations and uses them to make green houses. Makes a good amount of money by re-using them too.

I’ve seen people do this, it’s a great idea.

 

[jamest0o0]

Well no luck with the aquarium shop either. Might check a few others. Who knew glass was so hard to come by.

 

[BleuSaphir]

Well no luck with the aquarium shop either. Might check a few others. Who knew glass was so hard to come by.

Contact Protean Cages?

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Contact Protean Cages?

I think Protean Cages are what I have got. They are 50/50 (Screen/Glass) enclosures. I am a big fan of them being 50/50 they have got the combination of retaining humidity and allowing air flow. I have not seen them for sale in a long while.

I just Googled Protean Cages and got nothing.....

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[BleuSaphir]

I think Protean Cages are what I have got. They are 50/50 (Screen/Glass) enclosures. I am a big fan of them being 50/50 they have got the combination of retaining humidity and allowing air flow. I have not seen them for sale in a long while.

I just Googled Protean Cages and got nothing.....

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

https://customglassterrariums.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopCyu1-pIs5h8B44Br09YB9jSXyuuTtr7acTdb2op-AyTQPXi06

 

[nightanole]

I didnt even know they had sheets of glass 1/2-3/4" thick. The local places act like im nuts when i start asking for 1/4".

onedayglass used to sell 1/2". I recall it was $40 a square foot though.

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

https://customglassterrariums.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopCyu1-pIs5h8B44Br09YB9jSXyuuTtr7acTdb2op-AyTQPXi06

Protean Cages are going by an new name now. I am good with 50/50 enclosures that this companies make.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[jamest0o0]

Contact Protean Cages?

Never heard of them but I checked out their link, they have some cool stuff. Probably be expensive to ship anything though eh

 

[jamest0o0]

I didnt even know they had sheets of glass 1/2-3/4" thick. The local places act like im nuts when i start asking for 1/4".

onedayglass used to sell 1/2". I recall it was $40 a square foot though.

Large aquariums are 1/2 to 3/4 thick. In this case I’m trying to make a land/water divide so it doesn’t have to be that thick, but at least like 3/8” or so around there.

 

[MaryMorris]

Thank you.

 

[regal81455]

You could try a local union glazing contractor; they would have sources for commercial-rated glass. Glass railings are a big thing right now and they have to be thicker by design.

 

[regal81455]

Also appears you can buy it straight from a 3rd party seller on Amazonia....

https://www.amazon.com/Custom-Cut-Size-Glass-Replacement/dp/B0CRGKW53L

 

[jamest0o0]

Also appears you can buy it straight from a 3rd party seller on Amazonia....

https://www.amazon.com/Custom-Cut-Size-Glass-Replacement/dp/B0CRGKW53L

Thanks for the responses, I was actually looking at that a while back and for the sheet I was looking at it’d be almost $200 if I remember right.

Is glass just typically expensive? Im not really up on it.

 

[regal81455]

That's a bit of a loaded question lol. Compared to what ( or when )? A lot of factors to include into the cost too. Type, edge profile ( if needed ), etc.

Hard to say how much you might save buying locally vs Amazonia mail service but I wouldn't think it will be much different. Most local places, in my experience, don't stock glass. They order it in for a specific project/job and then complete the workorder requested by final sizing, edging, etc.. unless the order can be placed into a common size / shape. Either way you end up covering the cost of the freight to bring the glass in.

 

[regal81455]

Have you considered acrylic sheet? I'd suspect it would be a cheaper alternative and likely just a good for use. Regardless at 1/2" thickness be prepared to pucker up lol

https://www.acmeplastics.com/cut-to-size-clear-acrylic-sheet-extruded?list=Category Listing