Grinding Angles on a Lamp Shade

by Ed
(Trinity, Florida)

I am attempting my first lamp shade which is a hexagon shape. Should I try and grind angles on the edge of the glass between panels to reduce the gap when the panels are folded into shape?
Thank you.

Answer

I've never done it, and I've made many lampshades, but some people do. It's a lot of work to get all of the angles exactly the same, even with the angle guide that comes as an attachment with some grinders.

So, to answer your question, I say no, don't do it on your first lampshade. Learn how to make a lampshade first, then if you really want to make that gaps smaller, you can try grinding the edges to an angle. I think once you have that first shade finished, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how nice the gaps look.