[TheForge] glass doors

[paul]

Wayne Ackman wrote:
> I am finishing a set of fireplace doors,  I have the glass from the 
> cutters and it sets in with about 1/4" space around all sides, a bit 
> more than I wanted but....  I am wondering about the best way to fix 
> the glass in the frame.  I could set straps across the corners and 
> screw them on.  Would allow the glass to be replaced if necessary,  
> but would detract from the design.  Or I could caulk it in, which 
> would help with the space between the glass and the frame,  but I 
> don't know what the heat would do to that.  Nothing good, that I can 
> imagine.  I am not coming up with an idea that I like so was wondering 
> if you all might...
>
> Wayne
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Don't know if it helps, but stained glass pieces installed in lead 
channels are locked in place with plaster of Paris. Might be a solution 
for your application. High temp silicones sounds like a good idea, but 
they are so PERMANENT. Better have every thing in place... the first 
time. Seems as if the largest problem would be the different expansion 
ratios of glass and metal. Some means of allowing for expansion would 
seem like a good idea...
Paul Sperbeck