Glass doors

[Michael Thuman]

Hi all I am building a curio cabinet for my daughter and the design has a rabet that the class sits in then a keeper to keep it in place.  But i am thinking I should use some felt or silicone or sealant to keep them rattle free and not get broken.  

What are your thoughts.  

For a picture think of a wood top with a glass insert.

Then 2 glass shelves.

Then 2 doors with glass panels.

Then 2 side that have glass panels.

If i use the felt it may get too thick.

I need advise please.

[Gene Howe]

If it's tempered glass, it's gonna be really heavy. 

I rehabbed a curio cabinet with a curved glass door and glass side panels. I used that rubber rope that is used to hold screens. It was placed so that glass edges were against it on four sides. It was rattle free. I didn't have room but, it could also be used as a filler in the groove. But, it would be seen. 

For the un moveable top, I'd think felt would work fine.

[Michael Thuman]

13 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

If it's tempered glass, it's gonna be really heavy. 

I rehabbed a curio cabinet with a curved glass door and glass side panels. I used that rubber rope that is used to hold screens. It was placed so that glass edges were against it on four sides. It was rattle free. I didn't have room but, it could also be used as a filler in the groove. But, it would be seen. 

For the un moveable top, I'd think felt would work fine.

It is all double strength glass and not so heavy.  I like the felt idea also.

I think mounting glass just between a sandwitch of wood is asking for trouble.

 

[HandyDan]

2 minutes ago, Michael Thuman said:

It is all double strength glass and not so heavy.

 

Keep in mind it is the top of the glass panel that moves to make the rattle.  A small piece of foam tape in each top corner handles it for me.