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Calculate weight

Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 7:25 pm
by Joe Wokovich
Need Info:
I have another order for an oversized vase. Dimn are 36”long x 8”wide x 6”deep.
That is going to hold about 1 cubic foot of planting mix.
Currently I’m hoping to make this out of 6 mm float and I’m trying to see if the 6mm glass is thick enough to hold this weight.

Any thoughts??
Thanks

Re: Calculate weight

Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:29 pm
by Bert Weiss
I'm a fan of 10mm glass.

Re: Calculate weight

Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:47 pm
by Joe Wokovich
Bert I was wondering about how much soil weight I can put in this and still be safe

I'm looking at potting soil adds now to see how much a cubic foot it weighs.
Thanks

Re: Calculate weight

Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:13 pm
by charlie
it weighs lots more once you water it. you also need drainage out the bottom.

Re: Calculate weight

Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 1:46 am
by Bert Weiss
I don't know. 10mm is beefier than 6mm. 6mm might work.

Re: Calculate weight

Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:58 pm
by Buttercup
Can't answer your question, Joe, but I am curious. Are you slumping to achieve this shape or are you adhering pieces together with UV adhesive or something similar? Jen