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Old 03-28-2013, 05:07 AM
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Do you think you could bevel them using the same method?
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Old 03-28-2013, 05:18 AM
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Do you think you could bevel them using the same method?
Yes deffinately I am giving all edges a nice 1/8" bevel & it looks awesome! I will update with some more pic tomorrow.
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As promised here is a shot of a finished edge on one side.

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Looks good Greg! People will be calling you to buff out their scratches soon enough.
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Did you free hand it or create a jig worthy of Norm Abram?
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Looks good Greg! People will be calling you to buff out their scratches soon enough.
OH HELL NO!!!! Personally I don't think it would be a good system to use on a viewing surface. Only reason I did this to the edges to to get rid of the sanded rough surface so that the silicone would bond properly.


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All free hand, Ross & who the hell is Norm Abram?
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