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Old 01-10-2008, 01:28 AM
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wondering where in Calgary I should buy some glass, i plan to build a sump and a frag tank..i guess 1/4" glass is all i need

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I'd try the Glass Guild.

glassguild.com
3651 19 Street NE
(403)250-6947

I've gotten several pieces of glass there - they have all kinds of glass including Starphire/low-iron and can cut to size for you.
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cool thanks..curious, what were the prices like? i've never bought glass before.
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I'd try the Glass Guild.

glassguild.com
3651 19 Street NE
(403)250-6947

I've gotten several pieces of glass there - they have all kinds of glass including Starphire/low-iron and can cut to size for you.
Glass guild is rape. I had a client drop $1500 for some eurobrace. Should have only paid $500ish.
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what about economy glass or crystal glass or cascade glass, anyone been there?
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What kinds of sizes are you looking for? I think the Glass Guild does nice work, but they ARE very expensive. Yikes.

I've had some small pieces cut at Chinook Glass and I was pleased.
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What kinds of sizes are you looking for? I think the Glass Guild does nice work, but they ARE very expensive. Yikes.

I've had some small pieces cut at Chinook Glass and I was pleased.
building a 24 x 24 sump, and a 32x18x9 frag tank, just 1/4" glass no starfire or anything
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Geez, I've never spent more than $20 at Glass Guild ... I had no idea. Well, sorry for the apparently bad advice ... Try some of the other places then ...
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