How to prepare glass for picture frame?

[ToolbeltDandy]

This question is tangentially related to carpentry... I would like to make a picture frame and sure, I could cut the protective insert from a plastic, but what if I wanted to use glass? How do picture-frame makers cut glass to size? None of the guides I've found online go detail here, and most don't even mention it.

 

[joinerjohn]

Measure the size of the rebate the glass is going to sit in. Deduct 3-4mm of length and width. Cut glass to this size. Hey presto!!! The glass fits in the rebate.
Simples.

 

[ToolbeltDandy]

:/ It's the 'cut glass to size' bit that I'm looking for information on. How do I do this safely and cheaply without chipping, scratching, breaking or otherwise damaging the glass?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Is this thread a wind up? Never heard of Google?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1bRi8ygZWE

 

[joinerjohn]

:/ It's the 'cut glass to size' bit that I'm looking for information on. How do I do this safely and cheaply without chipping, scratching, breaking or otherwise damaging the glass?

Buy a good quality glasscutter and a sheet of glass. Measure your glass carefully. Use a ruler or straight edge, Run the glasscutter once, Break glass along cut (either over the edge of a bench or by putting a matchstick under both ends of the cut line and pressing down.
Simples.



Alternatively.. Measure rebate in picture frame, deduct 3-4mm. Write measurements down on a piece of paper. Go to glass merchants. Give sizes to the assistant and ask for a piece of glass this size please. Pay your money. Return home with piece of glass. Place in frame.
Extremely Simples

Just in case this is a wind up. Buy hammer, (20oz). Buy glass. Mark size on glass. Tap carefully to chip away glass till it's the correct size.