Does anyone know where I can get glass cut in triangles for flag display cases. The big box stores tell me they can only cut squares & rectangles so I keep having to buy cheap flag display cases from Hobby Lobby only to cut it open and take the glass. I live in San Antonio, TX. I am hoping there's some place that isn't too crazy expensive for such a small, simple item.

I would google glass replacement companies in your area, there are bound to be several in a major city like SA. The one I have local to me would do it without a problem but that doesn't do you much good as I'm not in TX, let alone SA. Because it's a kind of tricky shape to cut, you might bring a case with you so they can see what they are dealing with. Big box stores and even hardware stores aren't going to want to mess around with it.

@Ron Dudelston might be able to help.

I got mine at a glass shop. This same place has been able to cut circles and round top pieces for me. For the flag case, I cut a template out of hardboard and took it to them. Fpr some other things I actually carry the piece in and leave it with them.

buy a glass cutter.

I got my triangular glass cut at an auto glass shop. No problem. Perfect too.

38 minutes ago, DAB said:

buy a glass cutter.

Watched a video and realized how easy that would be. I'll probably just do that! Thanks.

Years ago, I took a class in picture framing. The teacher said that the best way to learn to cut glass was to cut glass.

A few suggestions:'

• Make sure the glass is clean

• Use "single strength" glass - 3/32" or 2.5 mm thickness

• Use a straightedge to guide the cutter

• Cut the glass slightly (1/8") smaller than the opening. This allows for any warpage or movement in the frame, any runout in the cut, and to make sure it fits. You can't cut another 1/16" off a piece that's a hair too big.

• Make one continuous scribe with the cutter. Do not repeat.

• Hang the cutline over an edge, stick your tongue out the left side of your mouth, hold your breath and snap the joint.

If you are going to have it done by a glass shop, make the frame and have them cut to fit. That way, if it doesn't fit, you find out right away and they have to cut another, not a trip back and another charge for you.

Edited April 14Apr 14 by kmealy

You can try to do that (cut your own) , and I wish you the best. But for a one-off piece you'll get it done quicker and better going to a pro.

Edited April 14Apr 14 by Fred W. Hargis Jr

@Alloyd76 I agree with @Fred W. Hargis Jr !

For a triangular piece I'd go to a pro. If they mess up the cost is on them. If you mess up the cost is on you!

I buy mine from a glass shop locally. They take a 17” x 17” square and cut it diagonally.

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