BTW FOLKS . . . The above pontifications are only my strong opinions, based on some readily assumed parameters but scant hard data. (When asking such questions, rough dimensions and internal photos would help.)
There is "always" another way, depending on what you are willing to sacrifice.
For instance, the front glass may be MUCH thinner and just reinforced by internal fin-work, Internal reinforcement bulkheads, openwork trusses, or combination methods. Such things might be concealed from view (mostly) by the woodwork.
In engineering the biggest decision is often labor vs material. You may often trade one for another. It's done all the time.
There is "always" another way, depending on what you are willing to sacrifice.
For instance, the front glass may be MUCH thinner and just reinforced by internal fin-work, Internal reinforcement bulkheads, openwork trusses, or combination methods. Such things might be concealed from view (mostly) by the woodwork.
In engineering the biggest decision is often labor vs material. You may often trade one for another. It's done all the time.
