Wanted: Scrap window glass

[audioboy.livejournal.com]

One of our plays for our Tomes of Terror Halloween show this year calls for several windows to be broken, so we've built a special device used by live Foley people to safely create that effect.  However, we need quite a number of sections of scrap glass to use in it.

Basically, what we need is about 30 sections of a relatively-thin, easily-broken window-type glass.  The dimensions of the device will accommodate pieces up to about 11" x 11", but as long as one side is between 8" and 11", it should be fine.

Any information or assistance would be greatly appreciated.  Things like old windows, places that sell scrap or cheap glass...anything like that.  Better yet, if anyone works with glass and would be willing to cut pieces for our needs, that would be awesome.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

Thanks!

Comments

[thetathx1138.livejournal.com]

Definitely check with hardware stores, they probably have plenty.

[audioboy.livejournal.com]

Great! Excellent suggestion. Thanks!

[sparkgrrl658.livejournal.com]

this.

i got some glass from economy back in college for framing/hanging, and even that was real cheap, so i'm sure they have some scrap or screw up pieces.

[ron_newman]

And see the framing tag for suggestions on where to find those shops.

[laryu.livejournal.com]

You might also try a replacement window contractor, like Macdonald Window in Malden. When they remove old windows, they basically haul them to the dump, so you'd be doing them a favor. Or, try JC Adams by Alewife -- they supply doors and windows to the trades and might also have broken stock.

[magickcat.livejournal.com]

I'm not all that close to Davis (I'm in Waltham) but the attic portion of my building has stuff in it that people don't use.
Ever since I moved in, there have been some windows up there. I don't drive, so I couldn't get them to you, but if they are something you can use, I can certainly arrange to set a time up with you for you to come get them. I'll go snap a few pictures of them so you can see if they are even something you'd be able to use.

[audioboy.livejournal.com]

That's great, thank you! I have to go to Waltham this week sometime anyway to look for stuff at the huge thrift store on Moody Street so, if the photos show me something we can use, that would be a worthwhile trip.

You can e-mail the photos to me at neil AT audioboy DOT net.

[magickcat.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I smapped the photos already being that it is light out (attic has lights, but not great for pics at night) but I do have to run to work now. I will upload them and e-mail you when I get in tonight! I am not far from Moody at all!

[magickcat.livejournal.com]

Oh good grief... wasn't supposed to take this long... MBTA red line having serious issues tonight. I will have the pics e-mailed to you within the half hour.

[magickcat.livejournal.com]

Okay, well I sent the pics last night within minutes of my last comment.
If you could let me know one way or the other when you get a moment, that would be cool (and also let me know if you didn't get them)