I need a 4x2 How to.

[redtails]

Try a glass specialty store, if they don't have it they know where to get it. 1/4" should be fine for your cage.

[dannyc]

1/4" sounds about right for glass. I use 3/16 acrylic but made a frame of aluminum to make it rigid. 3/16 is pretty flexible and criters may squeeze through if you don't have it pretty tight.

[proud2bcanadian]

I usually overlap by at least one inch. What I do is if I'm making a 4' enclosure, I buy 2' long glass, and then that gives me 5/8" extra on each side thus making the overlap 1.25".

Also, in regards to the edge-banding tape. It isn't as time consuming as one may think. What I do is I apply it with an iron set to the same temperature that you would use for cotton, after applying it, I trim off any excess pieces with a knife.

[K1LOS]

well i think i will forget all about that edge-band stuff this time around. I don't thing it looks that bad with out it anyways.

2' long 1/4" glass sounds good to me. Do you know about the glass track though? I have been told it is only available in 3/4" not in 5/8" ? Other than that, i think the last thing i need to know is where do you buy your vents?

Geoff

[proud2bcanadian]

I buy my vents at Rona. They're usually in the Roofing section.
For the glass track, check with Home Depot to see if they can get it in (if they don't already). It's usually in the Hardware department. It's made by Stanley. Otherwise, go to a local glass shop, and ask them what they have available for their customers.

Otherwise, I would add that edge-banding tape. It costs maybe $3 and it makes it look a heck of a lot better. It's very easy to apply, and it'll also keep most moisture from seeping into the particle board core of the melamine.