Likwid Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 My desk is a tempered glass top ~.25-.5 inches thick... and I'd like to make sure I don't break it.Before you ask, no I'm not trying to break it. But I keep doing stupid things like bumping stuff against it... these things should be pretty sturdy but I've heard horror stories of glass desks.Anyway, just looking for some assurance "it's not going to break relax" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 it's not going to break, relax....if it bothers you, you could put some sort of force absorbing cover over it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 it's not going to break, relax....if it bothers you, you could put some sort of force absorbing cover over it...I keep bumping the underside of the table lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrillo Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 i would just get rid of it to be honest. I've heard some pretty horrible stories. Don't ever crawl under that thing whatever you do. Not even to hook up your computer or anything.. figure some else out. I would put foam bumpers on the edges of it, that might keep it from turning into a guillotine, but not even that would protect you from all of the dangers. Its up to you, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 If your just gonna toss it I'll take it off your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Let's find out...1.....2.......3.... :crunch: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 i would just get rid of it to be honest. I've heard some pretty horrible stories. Don't ever crawl under that thing whatever you do. Not even to hook up your computer or anything.. figure some else out. I would put foam bumpers on the edges of it, that might keep it from turning into a guillotine, but not even that would protect you from all of the dangers. Its up to you, really.haha, thanks... lol If your just gonna toss it I'll take it off your hands I won't be getting rid of it, I got it from Sharper Image earlier this year, I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I wonder if they make that "security tint film" in clear. Let me talk to my buddy and see if I can't come up with an answer for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) "To increase its strength and heat resistance annealed glass can be subjected to a thermal treatment or chemical process. Tempered glass is obtained using this process, and its final form is four to five times as strong as annealed glass of the same type and thickness. When broken, it shatters into many small fragments, which prevent major injuries."It acts just like car windows in a wreck. They make a major mess, but there's no large glass shards to destroy your jugular.As for force to break it, I can't seem to find anything and it's completely dependent on size. As long as there are no cracks or gouges in it, it should stay remarkably strong. I wouldn't worry about it. Edited November 3, 2009 by RSVDon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrillo Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 haha, thanks... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 My desk is a tempered glass top ~.25-.5 inches thick... and I'd like to make sure I don't break it.Anyway, just looking for some assurance "it's not going to break relax"Do you work in porn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Do you work in porn?Glass bottomed boat baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 "To increase its strength and heat resistance annealed glass can be subjected to a thermal treatment or chemical process. Tempered glass is obtained using this process, and its final form is four to five times as strong as annealed glass of the same type and thickness. When broken, it shatters into many small fragments, which prevent major injuries."It acts just like car windows in a wreck. They make a major mess, but there's no large glass shards to destroy your jugular.As for force to break it, I can't seem to find anything and it's completely dependent on size. As long as there are no cracks or gouges in it, it should stay remarkably strong. I wouldn't worry about it.I'm gonna have to agree... I think it'll be fine. If you're really nervous put some clear adhesive layer over the top and bottom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I keep bumping the underside of the table lolWere you being perverted here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhaag Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I keep bumping the underside of the table lol...with your head or your hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I keep bumping the underside of the table lolMove your chair out from under the table before you rub one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Were you being perverted here?roflmao, no just vague. I assure you this wasn't intended to be one big sex joke. Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Typical Breaking Stress (large light 60 sec. load) = 24,000 psiTypical Impact Velocity Causing Fracture (1/4" light 5 gm missile, impact normal to surface = 60 ft/secKinetic energy = 1/2 x mass x velocity x velocity (K.E.=1/2 x m x v 2).Kinetic energy = 0.8361 joulessooo, you could gently park an Abrams tank on it, briefly, but don't swing at it with a ball peen hammer...edit: to be specific, .8361 joules is a bit over one foot pound. so very little force is required by a dense/hard (like metal, rock or even sand) object to actually cause a chip or crack. The edges of tempered glass are the areas most likely to damage. Once damaged, the entire piece of tempered glass becomes prone to more damage. so solar film top and maybe bottom, and some sort of edge protection, and it's ... well, it's completely covered by something...This is also assuming I did my math correctly... it's late and I can be stoopid late at night. Edited November 4, 2009 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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