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I have heard of some instances of shortening a glass cylinder for an old visible. Any one have any experiences with this? I have a cylinder that appears to have about 1 inch broken away on the bottom and it really needs to be fixed up some! NO I didn't do it, I received it that way and I'd like to make it useable if possible! Any opinions or experiences with this problem are appreciated!! Thanks----KEVIN smile


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Kevin I know a glass shop will do it. But some of them dont want to be responsible if it breaks. You can check with them & see.


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Have a sheet metal shop cut 2 strips about 1 1/2" wide & 1" longer than needed. Place 1 inside the cyl., scribe then remove & spot weld. Place the other on the outside, scribe, remove & spot weld. Paint both sides of metal to match pump. Meas. from the bottom to top of metal for height you want. Tape both in place & fill gap with silicone.
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Dick's idea would work. The glass shops will cut it, but they will not assure you it will not break.

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I've had 2 attempted over the years and both got broken trying to cut. The glass co. blamed it on "old" glass

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I've said this before in another post, but I've had at least a half a dozen visible cylinders shortened with no problem. Usually they have been cylinders out of Tokheim 620's. For some reason, these seem to always break-out about an inch from the bottom. I take mine to a SCIENTIFIC glass outfit. They make beakers, graduated cylinder, etc. for scientific applications. They can cut 1/8", 1/4", 6"...whatever you want. And it's always PERFECT. Maybe you have a similar place near you?? I would NEVER take a cylinder to a normal, run-of-the-mill "glass shop." As others have already said, they're always eager to blame things on the "old glass." Good luck.

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Thanks Guys! Dick probably has the safest idea but I think I want the glass to be rigid and I could use this cylinder in a shorter application anyway!
I think you're on the right track, suggesting the use of a scientific glass shop! Where the heck to find one is the next question??
I live in North Dakota and I think we're lucky that they ship glass windows this far west!! LOL
If anyone has suggestions on glass shops here in ND, please let me know!!--KEVIN


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I have had the same good luck with a company here that is a scientific glass shop and have had about 7-8 done for me. No problems and with a guarrantee. They can take a 1/2 to what ever you want off with no problems, and same with sight glasses. I have even had them take less than 1/4 off with no problems and nice work. Yellow pages and that type of specialty glass work.


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