Brace or no Brace

[dling]

I'm having my glass cut today.I need to know if I need a brace to prevent the tank from bowing outward.
The glass is 1/4" thick the dimensions are 30L X 14H X 15W.I dont want one.They get in the way working in the tank. Thanks

 

[dling]

dling;788608 wrote: I'm having my glass cut today.I need to know if I need a brace to prevent the tank from bowing outward.
The glass is 1/4" thick the dimensions are 30L X 14H X 15W.I dont want one.They get in the way working in the tank. Thanks

BTW this is a rimless tank I'm building

 

[enderg60]

euro brace

 

[dling]

EnderG60;788652 wrote: euro brace

Please explain. I have never herd of that.

 

[chris s]

Basically you glue a strip of glass flat along the entire top perimeter of the tank. Blends in really well and adds lot of rigidity to the tank. Plenty of great website explaining how to do it.

 

[dling]

Thanks for explaining that.I did do some research after youhing at first mentioned it.
What I plan no doing is nothing at first.If I notice to bowing then I will add the euro brace. Thanks again

 

[j_b_]

I wouldn't think at 30"L and 14"H you'd see any bowing

 

[dling]

I hope not.If all goes well I will get started bonding the glass either today or tomorrow.