Re: [ATM] Argh! How do I fix this?

[Dale Eason <atmpob@yahoo.com>]

 Too bad,
The mirror is ruined.  Sent it to me and I will
dispose of it for you.  To do so I will need to first
finish with the fine grits, polish it, and then figure
the correct parabola so that it will fit in the
fixture that I will call a trash can.

Dale Eason


--- Dave and Connie <dmatt@frontiernet.net> wrote:

> I started the 9 micron WAO today.  After 2 wets the
> mirror surface has 
> already changed significantly.  I washed it and let
> it sit for an 
> hour.  Then I found a chipped area near the edge.  I
> must have banged it on 
> the tool but don't remember doing it.
> 
> My finger nail catches in the dings.  I am guessing
> that I would have to go 
> back to 80 or 120 to take it out.  Not something
> that I want to do so I am 
> guessing that it will get masked out or ignored.
> 
> The photo is at:
> http://www.nieuport11.com/img/ PICT0004.jpg shows
> the damage.
> 
> Questions:
> 1) Should I do something to prevent stress risers? 
> What?
> 2) Is it a bad idea to ignore it?
> 3) Will I have problems polishing if I do ignore it?
> 
> Dave
> 
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