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    Brass rod through untempered glass....cracking?

    I have a special glass I wanted to use. Also, the load probably wouldn't be 10lbs, I just set that as an upper limit. It's just for coats, bags, etc. But I guess glass still isn't the best option.
  2. j0shm

    Brass rod through untempered glass....cracking?

    Thanks for the help guys. I had a hunch that this wasn't a great idea....and know I know so. I'll have to think up something else.
  3. j0shm

    Brass rod through untempered glass....cracking?

    Yeah, about 2 sheets. So I guess I'll look for something around 20 mil or so to wrap around it. Am I correct that I would want a lower durometer rubber? Something around 40 or so?
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    Brass rod through untempered glass....cracking?

    Waterjet leaves a sharp edge. The object is a hook of sorts. So people will hang some weight on it..leave it there... take it off... repeat. I guess it would be safe to add a layer of rubber or plastic around the rods? Although I'm having a hard time finding an off the shelf bushing with...
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    Brass rod through untempered glass....cracking?

    Sorry, the transparency makes it a little confusing. The diameter change is on the back face of the glass. On the other side(front side) the two rods actually thread into one piece, which gets the downward force. The hole will most likely be water jet cut. But possibly drilled. No finishing...
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    Brass rod through untempered glass....cracking?

    Hello engineers, I have a fixture designed with 1/4" glass (untempered) and two brass rods going through it, 1/8" diameter. There will be a force downward on the rods, probably max 10lbf total. I'm trying to see if I need to put a bushing in there or rubber, or if I can get away with just the...

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