Thanks to all who responded to my post. They were quite helpful.

I am using a sandblaster. And I'm not really looking for a purfectly
polished edge. In fact, I've used the blaster to finish the edge of the
glass a time or two. Seems like a grinder with a couple of different heads
might do the trick.

Lauri brought up fire polishing. I'm wondering how much fire are we talking
about. I'm guessing more than my propane torch can supply.

Anyway, thanks again.

"Bill Browne" wrote in message
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I work in etched glass, not stained. But I like to work with odd shapes,
so I've considered a glass grinder, and I have a few questions.

I'm curious as to how badly the edge is chipped after its been ground. I
know the stained glass crowd puts came or foil around the edge, so it
isn't an issue. But for me, it might be. Can someone send me a close-up
pic of the edge of a piece of glass after it's been ground so I can see
the finish? Also, it looks to me that most grinding heads are 3/4 to an
inch tall. Would they'd work on 3/8" or 1/2" glass? Seems like it'd be
OK, but wonder if anyone out there has had experience with this?

Thanks.

Bill