rdusigns 7 Posted April 15, 2013 Used: 2 saw horses, 2, 2x4 studs, 1 old lamp, 1 storm door full glass insert only thing I had to get was the door insert which I got down at the habitat for humanity for $1 - they are all tempered glass so you can put some weight on them or bare down this table provides a nice cutting surface that wont wear out your blades and with a lamp underneath, it makes seeing through our work very easy. total cost if you bought everything new at lowes or home depot is: under $75 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PointOfExpression 53 Posted April 15, 2013 Do you only use this table for pealing or do you use the razor on it as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moparmanheat1 1 Posted April 15, 2013 Pretty Cool ! And cost effective! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted April 15, 2013 they are all tempered glass so you can put some weight on them or bare down Tempered glass is only strong on the two flat sides and it takes very little pressure from the edges to shatter it. It looks like you've got some sort of aluminum trim around the edge, which is a good start, but I'd recommend building a wood frame to further protect the edge and further weight it down and keep it from sliding if you lean against it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdusigns 7 Posted April 15, 2013 Do you only use this table for pealing or do you use the razor on it as well? its a cutting / makeup table - razor does not harm glass and does not get dull (as fast) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdusigns 7 Posted April 15, 2013 Tempered glass is only strong on the two flat sides and it takes very little pressure from the edges to shatter it. It looks like you've got some sort of aluminum trim around the edge, which is a good start, but I'd recommend building a wood frame to further protect the edge and further weight it down and keep it from sliding if you lean against it. yes it's a storm door insert which has a aluminum frame which does protect the edges as far as strength, I could stand on this glass and I weigh about 185lbs. yes, I do plane on building a more comprehensive frame as well as incorporating a 4' fluorescent light underneath ....but it works for now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pcrat 65 Posted April 16, 2013 Ive got an old storm door in the garage, has 2 glass in it sliders up an down, i could just cut out my table and put it on there, level with the top. and a stud to go across the center, so incase too much pressure in the middle, Huh,... Thanks i was looking into Plexi glass, but the prices on a huge sheet, and lowes, wont cut it down for me neither, have to buy a full sheet, so this is a better idea, Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdusigns 7 Posted April 16, 2013 thanks rat, if you have a habitat store near you I'd suggest you givem a try - you could even use a sliding glass door panel, it's tempered glass as well. Plexiglass and lexan wouldnt work very well as your knife would cut into it and get stuck + wear out really fast. the light underneath really helps in make up and cutting a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdusigns 7 Posted April 16, 2013 here is an example: this is white vinyl on the blue backer, the ruler is under the backer with flash on camera and what it looks like to the naked eye (no camera flash) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted April 16, 2013 Also, another good idea is to check with a local glass shop. Preferably a mom and pop place, ask them if they have any "mistake" tempered glass. Lots of times they will have leftover pieces from jobs that were measured wrong and they are stuck with the glass. Make them an offer on a piece of the stuff "they are stuck with". You might be surprised what you can come up with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted April 16, 2013 I personally like the floor jack does that raise and lower your table? Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdusigns 7 Posted April 16, 2013 it's for the heavy duty lettering, hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites