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TEF
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 Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:29 am Post subject: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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I am in the process of building a maple frame for a vanity mirror (with the
glass measuring approximately 38" x 50" x 3/16" thick). Since I've yet to
buy the glass (it will be cut to fit the finished frame size), I am
wondering just how heavy this whole affair will be. While I can guess the
weight of wood portion, I am wondering if there is a website where one can
find out the wieghts of various building materials.
Thanks in advance for your assistance. |
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Dave Hinz
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:55 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 15:29:45 -0500, TEF <tom-gail@msn.com> wrote:
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I am in the process of building a maple frame for a vanity mirror (with the
glass measuring approximately 38" x 50" x 3/16" thick). Since I've yet to
buy the glass (it will be cut to fit the finished frame size), I am
wondering just how heavy this whole affair will be. While I can guess the
weight of wood portion, I am wondering if there is a website where one can
find out the wieghts of various building materials.
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According to "Pocket Ref" by Thomas J. Glover (a great toolbox
reference book by the way), window class has a specific gravity of 2.58,
and weighs 161 pounds per cubic foot. It doesn't list any other types
of glass but I can't see mirror glass being dramatically different than
window glass.
Dave Hinz |
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Rick
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:58 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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"TEF" <tom-gail@msn.com> wrote
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I am in the process of building a maple frame for a vanity mirror (with
the
glass measuring approximately 38" x 50" x 3/16" thick). Since I've yet to
buy the glass (it will be cut to fit the finished frame size), I am
wondering just how heavy this whole affair will be.
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According to "Pocket Ref" by Thomas J Glover (2nd edition; ISBN
1-885071-00-0):
Page 431 ... Glass, window -- 161 pounds per cubic foot
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While I can guess the
weight of wood portion, I am wondering if there is a website where one can
find out the wieghts of various building materials.
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Same book has a great deal of information regarding material properties,
electrical data, conversion tables ... pretty much the answer to about
30-40% of the questions posted on the wreck.
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Thanks in advance for your assistance.
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you're welcome.
Regards,
Rick |
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Dave Hinz
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:59 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 20:58:30 GMT, Rick <TheSawdustFactory@cabel.triad.rr.com> wrote:
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"TEF" <tom-gail@msn.com> wrote
I am in the process of building a maple frame for a vanity mirror (with
the
glass measuring approximately 38" x 50" x 3/16" thick). Since I've yet to
buy the glass (it will be cut to fit the finished frame size), I am
wondering just how heavy this whole affair will be.
According to "Pocket Ref" by Thomas J Glover (2nd edition; ISBN
1-885071-00-0):
Page 431 ... Glass, window -- 161 pounds per cubic foot
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Heh. I know what you were doing while I was doing the same thing  |
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Lawrence L'Hote
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 2:00 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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"TEF" <tom-gail@msn.com> wrote in message
news:cJednb4_dtEk6dnfRVn-pA@adelphia.com...
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I am in the process of building a maple frame for a vanity mirror (with the
glass measuring approximately 38" x 50" x 3/16" thick). Since I've yet to
buy the glass (it will be cut to fit the finished frame size), I am
wondering just how heavy this whole affair will be. While I can guess the
weight of wood portion, I am wondering if there is a website where one can
find out the wieghts of various building materials.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
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http://www.simetric.co.uk/si_materials.htm
I get about 35 lbs for a piece that size
Larry |
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Guess who
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 2:00 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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On 25 Mar 2005 20:55:47 GMT, Dave Hinz <DaveHinz@spamcop.net> wrote:
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 15:29:45 -0500, TEF <tom-gail@msn.com> wrote:
I am in the process of building a maple frame for a vanity mirror (with the
glass measuring approximately 38" x 50" x 3/16" thick). Since I've yet to
buy the glass (it will be cut to fit the finished frame size), I am
wondering just how heavy this whole affair will be. While I can guess the
weight of wood portion, I am wondering if there is a website where one can
find out the wieghts of various building materials.
According to "Pocket Ref" by Thomas J. Glover (a great toolbox
reference book by the way), window class has a specific gravity of 2.58,
and weighs 161 pounds per cubic foot. It doesn't list any other types
of glass but I can't see mirror glass being dramatically different than
window glass.
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That puts his at about 33lb. |
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Roy Smith
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 2:03 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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In article <cJednb4_dtEk6dnfRVn-pA@adelphia.com>, TEF <tom-gail@msn.com> wrote:
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I am in the process of building a maple frame for a vanity mirror (with the
glass measuring approximately 38" x 50" x 3/16" thick). Since I've yet to
buy the glass (it will be cut to fit the finished frame size), I am
wondering just how heavy this whole affair will be. While I can guess the
weight of wood portion, I am wondering if there is a website where one can
find out the wieghts of various building materials.
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Did you try google? I googled for "glass density" and found several
useful references. Short answer, 2200 to 7200 kg/m^3, depending on
the exact type of glass. |
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Bill Thomas
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 2:26 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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Rick wrote:
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"TEF" <tom-gail@msn.com> wrote
I am in the process of building a maple frame for a vanity mirror (with
the
glass measuring approximately 38" x 50" x 3/16" thick). Since I've yet to
buy the glass (it will be cut to fit the finished frame size), I am
wondering just how heavy this whole affair will be.
According to "Pocket Ref" by Thomas J Glover (2nd edition; ISBN
1-885071-00-0):
Page 431 ... Glass, window -- 161 pounds per cubic foot
While I can guess the
weight of wood portion, I am wondering if there is a website where one can
find out the wieghts of various building materials.
Same book has a great deal of information regarding material properties,
electrical data, conversion tables ... pretty much the answer to about
30-40% of the questions posted on the wreck.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
you're welcome.
Regards,
Rick
Greetings, |
What size of print does this book have? I start to loose interest
when the font size drops below 10 pts and loose complete interest
below 8 pts.
From Amazon:
Product Details
* Paperback: 768 pages
* Publisher: Sequoia Publishing Inc; 3rd edition (May 1, 2002)
* ISBN: 1885071337
* Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 4.2 x 1.0 inches
* Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces. (View shipping rates and policies)
* Average Customer Review: based on 35 reviews. (Write a review)
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,658 in Books
(Publishers and authors: improve your sales)
Sincerely,
Bill Thomas |
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Edwin Pawlowski
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 2:38 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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"Bill Thomas" <Bill_Thomas@hp.com> wrote in message
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According to "Pocket Ref" by Thomas J Glover (2nd edition; ISBN
1-885071-00-0):
Page 431 ... Glass, window -- 161 pounds per cubic foot
What size of print does this book have? I start to loose interest
when the font size drops below 10 pts and loose complete interest
below 8 pts.
From Amazon:
Product Details
* Paperback: 768 pages
* Publisher: Sequoia Publishing Inc; 3rd edition (May 1, 2002)
* ISBN: 1885071337
* Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 4.2 x 1.0 inches
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http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=30039&cat=1,46096,46109&ap=1
Much of it is 8 point or less. While it is small to sit and read, there is
a lot of good reference material crammed into a small space. Type size is
tolerable for a quick lookup of a pipe size or airport code, electric motor
frame sizes, or many other varied subject. Mine is always within reach of
my desk at home.
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Ed
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/ |
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Dave Hinz
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 2:57 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 21:26:59 GMT, Bill Thomas <Bill_Thomas@hp.com> wrote:
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Rick wrote:
According to "Pocket Ref" by Thomas J Glover (2nd edition; ISBN
1-885071-00-0):
What size of print does this book have? I start to loose interest
when the font size drops below 10 pts and loose complete interest
below 8 pts.
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29 (proportional) characters in an inch where I just measured.
Smaller than 8-point, definately. But it's a clear font, should
magnify well if needed.
I've seen these at checkout counters in better hardware stores.
Maybe one of your local places has them, you could look it over.
I use mine regularly, and have one at work and two at home.
Dave Hinz |
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J. Clarke
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 3:29 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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Bill Thomas wrote:
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Rick wrote:
"TEF" <tom-gail@msn.com> wrote
I am in the process of building a maple frame for a vanity mirror (with
the
glass measuring approximately 38" x 50" x 3/16" thick). Since I've yet
to buy the glass (it will be cut to fit the finished frame size), I am
wondering just how heavy this whole affair will be.
According to "Pocket Ref" by Thomas J Glover (2nd edition; ISBN
1-885071-00-0):
Page 431 ... Glass, window -- 161 pounds per cubic foot
While I can guess the
weight of wood portion, I am wondering if there is a website where one
can find out the wieghts of various building materials.
Same book has a great deal of information regarding material properties,
electrical data, conversion tables ... pretty much the answer to about
30-40% of the questions posted on the wreck.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
you're welcome.
Regards,
Rick
Greetings,
What size of print does this book have? I start to loose interest
when the font size drops below 10 pts and loose complete interest
below 8 pts.
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It's not the kind of book you read cover to cover. It's like the CRC
Handbook or Machinery's Handbook--you look up the information you need when
you need it. Point size doesn't matter for that kind of book. My Oxford
English Dictionary has text in a point size so small that they provide a
magnifier with the dictionary--it's not an obstacle to its use as a
dictionary.
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From Amazon:
Product Details
* Paperback: 768 pages
* Publisher: Sequoia Publishing Inc; 3rd edition (May 1, 2002)
* ISBN: 1885071337
* Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 4.2 x 1.0 inches
* Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces. (View shipping rates and policies)
* Average Customer Review: based on 35 reviews. (Write a review)
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,658 in Books
(Publishers and authors: improve your sales)
Sincerely,
Bill Thomas
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John
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:52 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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I want to say that the pocket ref is also available in a desktop (ie,
larger with bigger fonts) edition
John
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 21:38:18 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net>
wrote:
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"Bill Thomas" <Bill_Thomas@hp.com> wrote in message
According to "Pocket Ref" by Thomas J Glover (2nd edition; ISBN
1-885071-00-0):
Page 431 ... Glass, window -- 161 pounds per cubic foot
What size of print does this book have? I start to loose interest
when the font size drops below 10 pts and loose complete interest
below 8 pts.
From Amazon:
Product Details
* Paperback: 768 pages
* Publisher: Sequoia Publishing Inc; 3rd edition (May 1, 2002)
* ISBN: 1885071337
* Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 4.2 x 1.0 inches
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=30039&cat=1,46096,46109&ap=1
Much of it is 8 point or less. While it is small to sit and read, there is
a lot of good reference material crammed into a small space. Type size is
tolerable for a quick lookup of a pipe size or airport code, electric motor
frame sizes, or many other varied subject. Mine is always within reach of
my desk at home. |
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Rick
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 5:42 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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"Bill Thomas" <Bill_Thomas@hp.com> wrote in message
news:Dm%0e.2308$Zl2.1274@news.cpqcorp.net...
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Rick wrote:
"TEF" <tom-gail@msn.com> wrote
I am in the process of building a maple frame for a vanity mirror (with
the
glass measuring approximately 38" x 50" x 3/16" thick). Since I've yet
to
buy the glass (it will be cut to fit the finished frame size), I am
wondering just how heavy this whole affair will be.
According to "Pocket Ref" by Thomas J Glover (2nd edition; ISBN
1-885071-00-0):
Page 431 ... Glass, window -- 161 pounds per cubic foot
While I can guess the
weight of wood portion, I am wondering if there is a website where one
can
find out the wieghts of various building materials.
Same book has a great deal of information regarding material properties,
electrical data, conversion tables ... pretty much the answer to about
30-40% of the questions posted on the wreck.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
you're welcome.
Regards,
Rick
Greetings,
What size of print does this book have? I start to loose interest
when the font size drops below 10 pts and loose complete interest
below 8 pts.
From Amazon:
Product Details
* Paperback: 768 pages
* Publisher: Sequoia Publishing Inc; 3rd edition (May 1, 2002)
* ISBN: 1885071337
* Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 4.2 x 1.0 inches
* Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces. (View shipping rates and policies)
* Average Customer Review: based on 35 reviews. (Write a review)
* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,658 in Books
(Publishers and authors: improve your sales)
Sincerely,
Bill Thomas
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about 5.7 points or 2 mm
Rick |
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Larry Jaques
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 9:28 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 21:26:59 GMT, the inscrutable Bill Thomas
<Bill_Thomas@hp.com> spake:
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Rick wrote:
"TEF" <tom-gail@msn.com> wrote
I am in the process of building a maple frame for a vanity mirror (with
the
glass measuring approximately 38" x 50" x 3/16" thick). Since I've yet to
buy the glass (it will be cut to fit the finished frame size), I am
wondering just how heavy this whole affair will be.
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Looks like 33.19 lbs for the mirror portion, huh?
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According to "Pocket Ref" by Thomas J Glover (2nd edition; ISBN
1-885071-00-0):
What size of print does this book have? I start to loose interest
when the font size drops below 10 pts and loose complete interest
below 8 pts.
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Teensy. GET NEW GLASSES, silly!
Lee Valley puts out a handyman's version of that book (with the same
teeny print, of course) called "Handyman In-Your-Pocket" which is
great; chock full of fun.
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charlie b
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| Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 5:29 am Post subject: Re: Weight of Glass per ft2? |
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According to "Pocket Ref" by Thomas J. Glover (a great toolbox
reference book by the way), window class has a specific gravity of 2.58,
and weighs 161 pounds per cubic foot. It doesn't list any other types
of glass but I can't see mirror glass being dramatically different than
window glass.
Dave Hinz
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so 3/16ths thick would be about 2 1/2 pounds per square foot.
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