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Sticking aluminium to glass

I'm making an enclosure for small mammals out of an old 4 foot tank, but one of the panels in the tank is missing.

I was thinking about making a frame out of the aluminium "connect it" range found in Bunnings; how would I go about sticking the aluminium to the glass?

Would silicone do the trick or is there something else?

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Jason

Thanks for your post @Velxunai and welcome to Workshop. It's great to have you join the community. I hope you find plenty of useful information and advice here, and have some fun. I also hope a Workshop member can assist with your tank. Good luck with the project, and I look forward to reading about some of your other projects and plans.

Please let me know if you need any help getting the most from the site.

Jason

Mick

@Velxunai

I would try something like silicone caulk. You would need to make sure you have a clean surface first, and maybe even consider roughing up the glass with wet/dry sandpaper to help it bond.

Andy_Mann

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/1143#Comment_1143

Instead of using "Connect It", perhaps this instead, & as suggested silicone adhesive:

http://www.bunnings.com.au/metal-mate-12-x-12-x-1-4mm-3m-aluminium-equal-angle_p1079519

JP_Finlay

@Velxunai Selleys make a liquid nails construction adhesive that is specifically designed for mirrors, metal and glass.

Velxunai

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/1183#Comment_1183

Thanks everyone! All this advice have been hugely helpful. I suppose using the aluminium angle would be cheaper than the connect it range so that definitely makes sense. I look forward to starting this project as its been in my garage for a few weeks now 😉

I'll post pics of the process when I've completed it.

Velxunai

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/62845#Comment_62845

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Andy_Mann

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/62845#Comment_62845

Way cool Velxunal, & thanks for the heads up about the alluminium angle extrusion. I'm all about DIYers saving money, because that's how I've operated, & it's very rewarding to do a great job for the least expenditure, but without compromise.

Jason

How is this project going @Velxunai?

Be great to see some photos when you have a chance.

Jason

Velxunai

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/1387#Comment_1387

Unfortunately I was forced to throw away the tank I was going to do this project with. We found ourselves needing to move and there was no place for me to keep such a big project 🙁

I hope I get to do something similar one day so I can produce photos of it.

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