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

["Francis J. O'Reilly" <foreilly@bestweb.net>]

Dave,

Edges chip, it happens.

Bevel more, worry less.

Francis J. O'Reilly
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave and Connie" <dmatt@frontiernet.net>
To: <atm@atmlist.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 2:01 PM
Subject: [ATM] Argh! How do I fix this?


>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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