glass cutting cost?

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  1. Dr. Reefenstein

    Dr. Reefenstein Fire Shrimp

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    Does anyone have an idea how much it costs to have glass baffles cut for a refugium? I have no clue about glass cutting costs.
     
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  3. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    I got mine cut at Ace hardware for $15 bucks after tax - 4 baffles, 3 11 3/4x10 and 1 11 3/4x12.
     
  4. greysoul

    greysoul Stylophora

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    most glass places include up to 4 cuts for free per sheet of glass. They usually won't guarantee better than 1/16" tolerance tho. If you need it really precise you need to let them know, and if they can't get it cut perfect they'll have to grind it a little bit, which if they're not busy is usually something they'll just do... if they charge it's usually only a few bucks.

    FWIW tho, most professional glass cutters machines are pretty accurate to about 1/64"
     
  5. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    econo glass i think is nation wide. Everytime ive had a custom glass job they've been super nice and super pro
     
  6. Dr. Reefenstein

    Dr. Reefenstein Fire Shrimp

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    went and had it cut at lowe's... Only had to pay for the glass which came to 11.60, had no idea its that cheap. ;D
     
  7. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Did you ask them to grind the edges? If no they'll have places that are sharp as razors so be careful.