[TheForge] glass doors

[Demon Buddha]

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...

	Hmmm... what about a HT plastic spacer, cylindrical with a diameter 
that absorbs the gap.  Screw through the center and washer to hold glass 
in place?


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