How to cut 4mm thick glass ?


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Old 08-22-16, 06:59 AM
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How to cut 4mm thick glass ?

I have an old IKEA shelf with glass doors I'd like to custom fit into a space in my work area. I need to cut the shelf by 2 feet to get it to fit.

I tried cutting the glass (4mm thick) with a $3 glass cutter from harbor freight, but it didn't work.

Do I need a carbide tip glass cutter like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Carbide-Antis...p+glass+cutter
 
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Old 08-22-16, 09:40 AM
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Door glass and shelves are usually tempered and cannot be cut. You will need to order tempered glass that is made to fit.
 
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Old 08-23-16, 08:12 AM
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just checked ikea's site. you are correct sir. thank you.
 
 

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