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by hcowart
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: French cleat size recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 18820

Re: French cleat size recommendations

The glue was definitely in good condition, and it was an unopened bottle before using it on the manta ray, but at least 2 weeks old on the panels. Must acquire silane. Will try sanding next time. Love the kiln carving idea to inset the cleat a bit. I did clean multiple times with alcohol and acetone...
by hcowart
Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: French cleat size recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 18820

Re: French cleat size recommendations

Good news: Nothing broke!! Bad news: The adhesive didn't cure. Cleaned the glass with the BE cleaner, alcohol and acetone. Just to be sure it was clean. :) Each cleat was "cured" 2 minutes initially with a black light blue bulb and then 1 minute in sunshine. They were acrylic cleats - I do...
by hcowart
Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:59 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Hanging & Displaying your glass
Replies: 6
Views: 8352

Hanging & Displaying your glass

Because of my recent installation, I thought it would be a great idea to have a web page dedicated to information about how to display your glass. I hope to be able to share links, information, and resources to help others choose the method that fits their needs. Or at least point them in the right ...
by hcowart
Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:54 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: French cleat size recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 18820

Re: French cleat size recommendations

So, I got the cleats and the Loctite Impruv 349. Not a very successful venture. The first one I did worked like a champ and the others not so much. I'm in contact with Loctite to see what other options there are.

Fortunately, no glass was broken.
by hcowart
Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:52 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: French cleat size recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 18820

Re: French cleat size recommendations

Thank you. There's so much to learn. And so many variables in this kind of stuff, which is why I'm finding it hard to get it all in my brain.
by hcowart
Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:16 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: French cleat size recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 18820

Re: French cleat size recommendations

Great - this is what I was wanting to hear - not just "design around the display." I'm only 3 years in to glass and I have not created any wall pieces larger than 12x12 before. I've been searching on different ways to display it and would prefer to use HYG standoffs because they are so per...
by hcowart
Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:16 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: French cleat size recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 18820

Re: French cleat size recommendations

Not to sound rude, but why should I design around a display mechanism? I am sure there are many alternatives and I am hoping to learn about them.
by hcowart
Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: French cleat size recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 18820

Re: French cleat size recommendations

Bert,

They were my first choice. I love Hang Your Glass standoffs, but the cost is so prohibitive, over $700 for the recommended standoffs alone, I was looking for a less expensive alternative.

Helen
by hcowart
Wed Feb 13, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: French cleat size recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 18820

French cleat size recommendations

So, I haven't really anything that addresses the size of the cleat in regard to the size/weight of the glass (been searching... a lot). Any recommendations? My glass will be 22x20, at least 8mm thick with some "pebbles" tack fused on it. Small scale version: http://elemental.name/?p=985 Pl...