What size frame is 2mm glass safe on frame with spacer

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What size frame is 2mm glass safe on frame with spacer

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Generally what size fame is safe to use 2mm glass to glaze with if using a spacer? When should you start to consider 3mm glass if acrylic is not an option.
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Re: What size frame is 2mm glass safe on frame with spacer

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A 4' x 3' sheet is pretty stable although I would probably consider thicker glass or acrylic for anything larger than 1m square.
I would also take into account the sturdiness of the moulding I'm using and the rebate size.
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Re: What size frame is 2mm glass safe on frame with spacer

Post by Nicole »

Thank you yes I have decided to use 3mm glass.
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