Glass Fitter Career Guide and Counseling

Question: Does anyone need Windscreen advise , either removing or replacing , or door glass fitting ..? I am a windscreen fitter for the last 7 years , does anyone need advise , either windscreens or your door glasses not working properly or winding up then back down on there own , ?

Answer: Hi there, Well thanks on behalf of everyone for volunteering yourself to give advice. I'm sure you will get loads of questions. Okay, any vehicle. What is the cheapest way to buy a screen (apart from a breakers yard). i.e. If I need an exhaust, the last place I'd go would be the likes of QuickFit etc. I'd get one from a trade supplier like Birkinshaw International or Eastend exhausts Glasgow. Is there such a thing for screens/glass...who does Auto-glass etc buy from? best regards Charlie.

Question: is stained glass fit for a fire place screen? just want to buy a fire place screen, and firnd a site with beautiful pictures http://www.stainedglass.cc/stained_glass.asp but is there any suitable for fire place screen?

Answer: It depeneds on whether you want to build a fire behind the stained glass screen or not. Stained glass is held together with soldered lead over thin copper strips covering the edges of the stained glass pieces. The temperatures of a fire will melt both the lead and the copper and destroy the stained glass. If you want this fireplace screen strictly for decorative purposes and never build a fire behind it, then go for it. If you want to build fires, you should use fire-rated tempered glass in a proper firescreen.

Question: Can I get the glass on a camera lens replaced? I want to buy an Olympus Pen F but unfortunately the glass on the lens is missing. The person is asking for practically nothing if you consider the cameras now for for £100+. So I was wondering if I could get a new glass fitted or would it be just better to get a new lens?

Answer: If the camera has been subjected to enough abuse as to 'lose' the lens what other damage is there? Steer clear. It will cost a lot more than £100.00 to repair the lens, where would they source another lens from? Only from another Olympus Pen F lens. You'll be lucky to find one with damage, but an intact front glass. If the vendor is selling it cheap then even the Pen F body in good condition is a collectors item, with collectors condition is everything, one scratch can make the difference from £100.00 or so to less than £10.00. Cosmetic condition matters more than working condition, a lot of these cameras will never see another film. Having said that does the meter still work? Does the film advance and shutter sound solid? If so then buy it, lenses do turn up (often in excess of £100.00 for a good specimen), bear that in mind when offering a price. I've seen mint ones, fully working with new light seals and recent service change hands for less than £200.00. Chris

Question: When did the minimum height for the fitting of safety glass in new fit windows increase to 800mm? I have been told by building control at the local council that the minimum height for windows to require safety glass is 800mm. As I had my windows fitted 3 years ago, I'm trying to find out if this minimum height is a faily new requirement.

Answer: 800mm = 80cm which isn't too far off the ground, so if an adult fell backwards they could go through the glass. I'm not sure when the regulations changed, but if the company you chose didn't fit safety glass I'm very surprised. Have a look at the particulars. Most glass for doors and windows these days is considered to be safety glass, so if your worry is about whether or not you've got it, contact the fitters and ask them. You don't need to tell them who you are, but they should be able to answer your question. Or have I missed the point of your question entirely?!

Question: If the tumble drier hose is 100mm, what size hole do I need in the window glass in order to fit a vent kit? I am fitting new glass to a garage window and want to include an outlet for a tumble drier. The tumble drier hose has a diameter of 100mm and I need to know whether the hole in the glass has to be any bigger than that. Thanks in advance.

Answer: You should use a special fitting that connects into the hose!. the one i used is a little over 100mm so i got the glazier to cut an hole 110mm and then used a foam sealing strip to seal the hose into the window fitting.

Question: had a Woodburning stove fitted & glass gone black any tips ? Is this a common problem with woodburners?

Answer: Yes it is, and I hav a special glass cleaner, but when I run out, I get a damp piece of newspaper and a little ash, and hey presto it's clean, Good Luck Thought I'd tell you my glass cleaner is called 'Stovax' and you should be able to get it anywhere that sell woodburners.

Question: What kind of glue is used to stick window glass onto a window frame? Broke a window. Have the exact size of glass to fit into the window frame. What do i need to get to attach the glass along its borders onto the window frame?

Answer: You need glazing putty. Also best to get some pin type nails so that you can place the glass in the frame and then put 1 or 2 of the pins along each side (gently) to keep the glass in place and stop it from falling out. Then you can place the putty along the frame smoothing as you go. Putty generally cannot be painted until its completely dry - about 1 month.

Question: What is the product used for lubricating glass pieces? I am resetting up my lab for making herbal tinctures, essentials oils. etc. Nothing illegal so I dont need anybody jumping at me. I cant find my old setup notes yet and need to know the name of the product that is used where the glass pieces fit into each other. I was told not to use vaseline but cant remember what I did use. I dont think glycerine. It is the same salve or grease that people use when putting parts of their clarinet together.

Answer: Could it be GLYCERINE ??

Question: About how much would it cost to get plexi-glass/ plastic fitted for a 9in by 14 in spot? i think its called plexi glass. that is supposed to be the fake plastic that looks like real glass i think. but i need to know how much its goin to cost to replace 2 of the defined sizes in a tv stand. help me plzzzz!!!!

Answer: I sell glass and plexi in that size is cheap. In just under an 1/8 thickness you would be spending about 7-10 per piece. Any more than 15dollars you would be getting ripped off. As you get thicker they do go up in price. 1/4 thick 9.50 sq foot.

Question: I need mirror glass wardrobe slidding door with gold surround. I am near Cheltenham. Do you know a good fitter? The overall size is 2430mm wide and 2310mm high.

Answer: search through your yellow pags

Question: i have a car i want to mot it has know rear window to pass the mot does it have to have glass fitted.? or can there be a type of bored thet can be securly fitted to take its place. done safly and securely.

Answer: The rear screen is not a testable item, they should not fail it for that..28 years a tester

Question: How do I find and replace the outer glass on my whirlpool oven? ? the glass on my oven fell out into tiny little pieces. I need to locate my oven's model number, find replacement glass and fit it before my landlord finds out! And I'm pretty skint... any ideas would be great. Thanks

Answer: model number should be on a sticker just on the edge of the oven.if its single it will be 151 or 161 or 900 for a double. fitting is easy just 4 screws but they aint cheap

Question: Fitting Glass in replacement wooden windows. Just bought a Magnet Window but beading is confusing.? There were some plastic spacers supplied with the beading.The bottom beading is meant to overhang the frame but only fits if it sits on the spacers. If this is what I am supposed to do, how do you pin the bottom beading and how do you prevent the space becoming filled with spiders. The side beadings only fit if the bottom beadings sit on the spacers, otherwise they are too short. Thanks

Answer: cant you use putty instead of beading?....put putty round the frame then push the glass in,pin the glass in then putty all round,then with a clean putty knife smooth over.after that go inside and clean the back putty off....

Question: how can I cut a notch in a glass shelf? I am installing my fitted kitchen myself and have come up against a minor problem. I have fitted a cupboard over 2 water pipes and cut a recess through the back so it fits nicely against the wall. Unfortunately the shelf inside is glass and wont fit all the way inside as it touches the pipes. This means the door won't shut properly. How can I recess the glass shelf to allow for the pipes (only about 5mm)so it will go all the way in.

Answer: DONT use a cutter if the glass is tempered- you can use a dremel only if you keep the glass wet and cool so it doesnt crack- glass has to be wet ground. this will all cost you a bit of money anyways- so go to a glass store and they can grind it down for you for usually a minimal charge- if its 5mm depth but the length is considerable they might charge a lot- so you may want to get a new piece cut- yes there are glass grinders but they are average $100 and cutters are $5- to $40 (for a good one) - i know its the whole DIY thing but the grinding charge shouldnt be all that much- so go to a pro or at least a hobby stained glass store

Question: Has anyone read The Glass Menagerie? I need to do an essay for English about this play. It wants me to discuss the ways in which The Glass Menagerie fits the definition of a modernist selection. I need to refer to specific events, characters, plot sequences, and/or descriptions from the play that qualify it as "modernist". Help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer: What do you mean "It wants" you to discuss...etc.? Funny. However it seems to me that if you've read the play (which you really ought to do, in order to write this kind of essay on it), what is tripping you up is the word "modernist." Link it to "play" and you have something to look up in Wikipedia, or maybe Wiktionary, or any other dictionary or encyclopedia availbable to you. They have them at libraries too, if you have none and can't do the online thing. But if you try, I'm sure you can. It's always much better to learn things on our own. There are those who try to do homework for people here (in fact, there is a Homework category)... but I really think it's best for people to read what they need to know themselves.

Question: Where can I find a glass top for my coffee table? I just recently moved out of my old hell hole apartment complex but left behind my glass top that fits into the wells of my coffee table. When I went back to look for it the property manager said that it was taken away..the bastard. Where can I find another cut and how do I go about getting it? It wouldn't be such a big deal but this is an expensive antique marble table. Thanks. How much would this cost me?

Answer: Measure, make a template or take the table to a local glass shop. They will make one exactly to size and offer different grades of glass. Tip: If the glass fits into the top and the edge cannot be touched by anyone, just go with a seamed edge, not polished...to save you money.