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Title: Glass cloches
Post by: cgilbert1101 on July 18, 2006, 09:11

Does anyone know how to construct old fashioned glass cloches?  I've just been given some and its like the Krypton Factor wondering how to put them together.  There's two large oblong panes of glass and two smaller oblongs with 4 metals bits, one V shaped, one with a circle inthe middle, one T shaped and one straight long one.   :?

Title: Glass cloches
Post by: John on July 18, 2006, 11:03

I had this shown to me last year and even did a couple to ensure I could come the spring. No way - it's a knack I've lost over the winter!

My advice is to buy some plastic clips that join the galss together - you can get them via the allotment shop on this site or try your local supplier.

Title: Glass cloches
Post by: dave on July 19, 2006, 14:12

never dismantle the last cloche; your memory isn't as good as you think

John- like you I got some from the freecycle giveaway-  if you want a look I'll show you one!

dave

Title: Glass cloches
Post by: John on July 19, 2006, 14:29

Quote from: "dave"

never dismantle the last cloche; your memory isn't as good as you think

John- like you I got some from the freecycle giveaway-  if you want a look I'll show you one!

dave

Yes please!! PM me when convenient - thanks :)

Title: Glass cloches
Post by: noshed on July 21, 2006, 15:36

I thought I took some pics of glass cloches at Audley End but they're just slightly out of shot...