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Andyf	07/01/2013 22:23:21
392 forum posts	This isn't exactly on topic, but I recall my Dad cutting a new round glass for my bike lamp (the old 4.5v battery box with a reflector holder on the front). He did it under water with an old pair of scissors. Pretty thin glass, of course, and there were a couple of failures before he ~~cracked it~~ got it right. Maybe the water absorbed some of the shocks? Neat trick, but the sheet of glass Kenneth is asking about is probably a bit big to be drilled in the washing-up bowl. Andy
merlin	08/01/2013 00:12:04
141 forum posts 1 photos	Lay the glass on a thick layer of newspapers. Use copper tube etc as described, drill halfway through then turn over, align, and do the other side. Wear thick gloves, spec, and work out in advance what you will do if it breaks.
Kenneth Deighton	08/01/2013 09:37:44
69 forum posts	Thanks to all who responded to my request, fortunately or not, my " friend" decided that he did not want the holes drilling. Ken.
jason udall	08/01/2013 09:58:35
2032 forum posts 41 photos	Posted by Kenneth Deighton on 08/01/2013 09:37:44: Thanks to all who responded to my request, fortunately or not, my " friend" decided that he did not want the holes drilling. Ken. Typical..Thanks for the "diversion" though

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