Correct Glass for DIY Aircooled hood?

[MildeStoner]

Hey knowledgeable folks of IC!
The title says it all, a few minutes research leads me to believe I wanted reasonably thin, optically clear tempered glass sheeting cut to size, am I correct?
Any experience, tips, techniques or criticisms will be welcomed

 

[imnotcrazy]

Not too thin (at least 5/32" thickness if not full 1/4") and you also want the edges sanded/beveled to eliminate the possibility of lamp heat causing stress fractures from the micro fractures along cut glass edges

 

[siftedunity]

wouldn't it be safer to buy one? I don't think id trust myself

 

[MildeStoner]

INC, thanks man, solid info!

SU, yeah, in an ideal world, sadly there is a dearth of that sort of thing in my country and am very wary of importing items of that nature. My paranoia dictates that I need to do it, perhaps with a little help from my friends.. (wanders off whistling)

 

[MildeStoner]

Ahhhh f*ck it I'll just buy 'em

 

[siftedunity]

Ahhhh f*ck it I'll just buy 'em

lol try to ship it to another safe address.

 

[MildeStoner]

Yeah I'm going to get someone to do the whole thing for me, fear not

 

[CowboySpcd]

http://www.talkglass.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?35-Member-s-Glassifieds

Set up an account over there and post a wanted add in that forum for large diameter tubing. Should be able to get yourself a good deal.

If that doesn't work out, get in touch with mountainglassarts.com He may not have it listed on his website, but if you call and ask for a short length of huge ass tubing they will probably oblige. Nice folks.

 

[CowboySpcd]

Almost forgot...

Am a glass blower. I was going to do the DIY thing too but then found one on eBay for $55 shipped. Cheaper than tubing, fittings, etc...

Good luck either way!