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Dick
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Hi. Does anyone have a source of thick clear glass? need about 20 pieces about 6" x8" in either 1" or 1.5 inches thick. Can be float. Not cost effective to make, plus I don't want lines from sheet glass.

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There is 1" float, made somewhere offshore. I don't know a source. For 1.5", maybe you can get some Schott from HIS?
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Dalle de Verre glass is available from Kokomo in 8 x 12 x 1" in colors and clear

http://www.kog.com/more-glass/dalles.html

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thanks I will check it out
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i've been fusing two pieces of 3/4 together to make 1.5" then cutting with a tile saw and fire polishing to achieve a thicker blank. You can see a fine line but it's not too noticeable.
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I've got a bunch of the Dalle de Verre glass in storage. I'm not sure if I have 20 clear, but I also have transparent blue, green and red. I can run up there mid-week and post some photos and let you know what I've got if your interested.
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