Where can I find this

[bkerr]

I have a customer that has a HM GF clock that called to have it checked out. It is 30 years old and they decided to put a new movement in it, that is the easy part. The movers broke the side glass panel. While I was there to get what I needed for the new movement and testing before I return to install I went ahead and removed the broken glass and got some measurements to have a piece cut. The glass sits in a rabbit in the wood on the vertical sides but has a "U" shaped brown piece of rubber / plastic that runs the length of the glass. I don't have it in front of me but I think it is about 42". The staples that held it in place are in the bottom of the U and are rather short. I have plenty of tools but I do not have a nailer that could get that close to the glass. I am thinking about silicone and taping it off until everything is set up. Another thought was using a glass retainer but I don't think that will look right. I sure would like to to repair as close to factory as I can.
Ant Ideas?
Thanks in advance

 

[JTD]

I have a customer that has a HM GF clock that called to have it checked out. It is 30 years old and they decided to put a new movement in it, that is the easy part. The movers broke the side glass panel. While I was there to get what I needed for the new movement and testing before I return to install I went ahead and removed the broken glass and got some measurements to have a piece cut. The glass sits in a rabbit in the wood on the vertical sides but has a "U" shaped brown piece of rubber / plastic that runs the length of the glass. I don't have it in front of me but I think it is about 42". The staples that held it in place are in the bottom of the U and are rather short. I have plenty of tools but I do not have a nailer that could get that close to the glass. I am thinking about silicone and taping it off until everything is set up. Another thought was using a glass retainer but I don't think that will look right. I sure would like to to repair as close to factory as I can.
Ant Ideas?
Thanks in advance

You can buy that rubber/plastic strip from the usual material suppliers,if you need more.

I have never used a stapler or nailer for this - just a small hammer some brads. It never occurred to me that some people use machines for this - maybe I'm just old!

But perhaps I have misunderstood the question.

JTD

 

[shutterbug]

Most staplers/nailers are recessed too far to do detail work like that. Small brads and a hammer are best, even though the hammer is also awkward in those tight spots.

 

[Willie X]

HM has the material; I just bought a bundle.
There are several shapes.

Also, there is a tool, made just for pushing in brads. I use the tool to start the brads and finish with a small hammer, what Bugs said. This is much less risky than using a nail gun.

A nail gun (at about 50 PSI) is best for reinstalling the bottom boards ...

Willie X

 

[Mike Phelan]

I have a gadget I made years ago for this.