Help with Door Glass

[georgieb51]

I just want to encourage those who have never tried to put new glass in the old channels (sash). I just installed new glass after sandblasting the channels and painting. I think the paint took up some space since the originals appear to be bare steel. I used the glass setting rubber tape, sprayed soapy water.glass cleaner on the rubber and glass and then proceeded carefully. I actually found I got better results on the second window by not proceeding as carefully. I agree with those who use something such as a board against thee glass. I used a rubber mallet on the edge of the glass and also flipped the whole thing on end and pounded on the steel part with good success. (The glass rested on a towel). It was a lot easier than I ever imagined, as are most things when done the first time.