Where can I get glass cut for a DIY sump?

[nbgen12]

I'm trying to get the last things together for my tank transfer....the last thing I need is the pieces of glass to baffle my sump. I live in Vienna, but Vienna Glass went out of business and I have no idea where else does the same type of stuff. Anyone have any suggestions in the general Vienna/Fairfax/McLean area?? I'll drive wherever I have to so I can buy the glass and get it cut tomorrow morning.

[GraffitiSpotCorals]

A1 glass in Manassas cuts mine, if I call in the mourning normally they have it that day.

[Chad]

Del Ray glass in southern Alexandria cut mine when I needed it. Size was spot on, so not much more that I can ask for.

[flooddc]

I got mine @ Lowes. They have up to 36"x36". Cheap too!

[nbgen12]

Hopefully the Lowes in Sterling can come through for me....I'll probably give that a shot first. Hopefully everything will work out because I'm super sick of this 55g and can't wait to get into the 75g and finally have a little room to work with haha

[flooddc]

Give them a call first! I don't know if every Lowes carry glass. I'd cut my own too. It's pretty easy, ugh! once you get a hang of it! Also, they are extremely sharp! wear gloves when handle glass.

Edited June 23, 2012 by flooddc

[nbgen12]

I will definitely call....hopefully people will keep posting places. I would love to have plenty of backup plans...

[GraffitiSpotCorals]

When I went to lowes they only had thin glass and whoever cut it needed lessons... Everyone is different though maybe you will have luck.

[flooddc]

When I went to lowes they only had thin glass and whoever cut it needed lessons... Everyone is different though maybe you will have luck.

 

I agreed, they are thin 3/16 I believed. But will do for DYI sump purpose. I used them to built the 70G refugium. I also use them as sump/refug covers. They don't warp like acrylic.

[nbgen12]

My sump is only 29g so the thin glass is no big deal. Lowes in sterling did a great job on the cuts!

 

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[treesprite]

The Lowes here told me they would not cut glass. The only glass I have seen there though, is thin glass not suitable for things that can happen in a sump.

 

I may need to get glass cut soon, was wondering if there is a place closer than Gaithersburg Glass Co.

[davjbeas]

Vienna Glass is now in manassas right near 66 and Sudley rd.

 

http://www.yelp.com/biz/vienna-glass-co-manassas

[DaveS]

Reston glass will do it for your if Lowe's doesn't work out.

[flooddc]

The Lowes here told me they would not cut glass. The only glass I have seen there though, is thin glass not suitable for things that can happen in a sump.

 

I may need to get glass cut soon, was wondering if there is a place closer than Gaithersburg Glass Co.

 

Gaithersburg Glass Co. charged an arm and leg for their glass. If I remember correctly, they once quote me $60 for a 18"x18" x (1/4)". You can always glue 2 sheets of glass together or utilize a "T" configuration for stronger support, IMO.

[bill stine]

 

 

 

http://www.circlegla...r.com/index.htm

Circle Glass

703-273-2700

703-385-9071Fax

 

 

9788 Fairfax Blvd

Fairfax, VA 22031-5124

 

Hours of Business:

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Edited June 24, 2012 by bill stine

[nbgen12]

Thanks guys, Lowe's came through with some good cuts. My only issue is now that my stand is a few inches too short to fit everything I want within the stand. Please let me know if you've got a 75g stand around which is around 34 inches tall! I've posted this in the WTB forum with my phone number in case anyone can help.