(ATM) Re: atm Precurved tools

Steve Strickland (lensnut@tpoint.net)
Tue, 8 Aug 1995 17:40:13 -0500

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>Does anyone have any ideas on how to make a precurved tool?
>
>I have a 12.5" plate glass blank which is _not_ precurved -- but I
>want to make a f/4 and am concerned that the tiles will grind right
>through on the edge if I don't pre-curve the tool. I also expect
>hogging out to proceeed more rapidly with a precurved tool.
>
>Any idiot-proof ideas welcomed.
>
>Clear Skies,
>Steve <sft@aegis1.demon.co.uk>

I like to cast dental plaster tools and then bondo tiles onto it. Works very well and is a lot cheaper than using glass. I tape the edges up to prevent plaster chips from getting knocked off.

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Steve Strickland
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