Grinding and Polishing glass with Diamond Disks

[rmtglass1]

Great stuff looks like u really enjoy what u do!

[1isaacmusic]

Ok good, I used the one Frank had at Ren. glass, I'm just looking for a smaller version. What's the price for the 8" ? Also, do you stock, or are you familiar with Pebeo Vitrea glass paints ? I am going to be looking for a source for this in Asheville, hopefully in bulk quantities, but any sort of thermosetting glass paint will do.

Thanks.

[hisglassworksinc]

@1isaacmusic The 8 inch grinder runs $375.00 and you can find it on our website. We don't currently deal with any glass paints as we try to concentrate on the cold work end of things more.

[hisglassworksinc]

We do stock an 8 inch grinder with electroplated diamond disks and smoothing pads along with 3M Electrostatic Diamond Disks and Cerium impregnated disks.

[1isaacmusic]

Howdydoodiddly- you got any 6-8" lap grinders in stock ?

[ragnarlava]

Very good video. It really was a joy to watch.

Greetings from Faroe Islands.

[gentrysnavat]

how expensive is that machine??

[hisglassworksinc]

@gentrysnavat The machine in the video is a first generation Steinert grinder. They currently run about $5500. We also have a 24 inch grinder from WaterJet Designs for around $3000.

[AngelaReizian]

What is the first diamond pads # of grit? The second was 140, the third brown polish pad, then cerium pad.

[hisglassworksinc]

@AngelaReizian The grit succession used was a 60 grit, 140 grit, 270 grit, 325 grit smoothing (brown) and LP66 with cerium for the polish.

[rubenpunk1983]

Como me encantaria tener una de esas!!!!

[stitchergary]

I use the marker trick all the time at work on sawcut surfaces that I grind. We use blanchards, from 11" chuck up to 96" chuck. As well as waterjet, Doall band saw, three lap tables, polisher, double sided lapper, Strausbaugh lapper and polisher. Our small plant has made every windshield for every manned space flight since the very first one.... I enjoy working with glass. Except when I break it, of course.........

[eddiekern]

Great video, Thanks for creating it.

[haymarketmassacre]

What is the website?

[haymarketmassacre]

What a neat machine. Where can one get one?

[hisglassworksinc]

@haymarketmassacre The machine we are using in the video is an early generation of the Steinert Diamond Grinder. The newest models are available on our website. We also carry a 24 inch machine from WaterJet Design that works very similarly. Also available on the website.

[Giraffepotamus]

is this safe without a respirator? airborne glass particles are hazardous..

[flocked]

Fantastic. I love the marker tip.

[beavernisse]

Really great work there! Just want to thank you for this really helpful video! This will help me a lot when it comes to grinding and polishing headlights! :)

[Ishayau]

Nice video!

[urkingod]

you look mean. Are you ?

[amartinjoe]

love your improvised "splash" guard. how are your sanding discs held on to the rotating plate?

[hisglassworksinc]

@amartinjoe The disks are all magnetically backed so they "stick" to the metal wheel head and are easily removed for quick grit changes.

[TheCordiaMASTER]

Nice result indeed.