Is there any way that toughened glass can be cut


Kongii Wongii , Sunday, 8th of August 2010 11:01:21 AM

it is a glass shower door that we are trying to cut!
 
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Boobie , Monday, 9th of August 2010 07:46:29 AM

Can't be done. Check the fitting of the door.  
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Bambi , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 06:32:04 PM

NO def. not, I've been into this before, once the glass is  
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tempered it cannot be altered! Did you put the shower tray in, not  
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Pumpkin Pie , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 11:57:33 AM

A glazier will be able to do this for you - you won't be able  
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Sexy Beast , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 10:55:52 AM

According to this site:  
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http://diydata.com/materials/glass/glass.htm The answer is no.  
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Quote: It is important to note that the [glass toughening] treatment must  
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be applied only after all cutting and processing has been completed, as  
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once 'toughened', any attempt to cut the glass will cause it to shatter.  
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egyptiana , Friday, 13th of August 2010 03:20:42 PM

Yes it can be cut but you will not be able to do it yourself  
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with the small diamond tip tool at DIY shops, you could end up smashing  
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it. Best bet is to take it to a shop and have it done.  
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Princesita Bonita/Pedasito/Bebita/Preciosa/Bonita<33 , Saturday, 14th of August 2010 03:38:58 AM

You should be able to get a diamond cutting blade from your  
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local DIY shop!  
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wifey , Sunday, 15th of August 2010 03:54:00 PM

take it to a glass shop ..they do it for you ..for a small fee  
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or if you are nice to them you may even get it done free  
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..to them it is a mater of seconds..good luck  
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Yam , Monday, 16th of August 2010 05:54:28 AM

take it to a glazier they cut it with a water saw  
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Cookiecutter , Tuesday, 17th of August 2010 04:56:14 PM

Sorry. No you can not. Once glass has been toughened you're  
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stuck with it the size it is.  
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