Glass plate for lapping...

Brian Altop

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Just wanted to throw this out as an FYI.

Before I got my granite plate, I used glass for lapping all my hand tools.

I found a very inexpensive way to get tempered glass.

I went down to my local glass company and explained what I was looking for (tempered glass for sharpening my tools) and they gave me a piece for free. When they temper glass they usually do a couple more in case one breaks during the process.

The glass I got for free was for the windows in a fireplace. It measured 4 1/2 x 12 inches. Perfect for me when I was doing plane blades and chisels.

This is also a good way to get discounts on glass for projects, especially if your project can work around the size of the glass a little. Since they sometimes have these extra pieces from larger projects, they offer them at reduced prices. A lot cheaper than special ordering tempered glass.

Just thought I'd share! All have a great day!


Brian
 
I have been using a piece of 3/4" plate glass for my honing. I got it years ago from a glass shop friend (has one chipped edge, not sharp), all the edges had been polished prior to the chip, and it was free. :thumb:

Works for me. :rofl:

Aloha.
 
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