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Re: [ATM] Polishing to a sphere

To: "Gilbert Gagne" <ggagne@clearwire.net>
Subject: Re: [ATM] Polishing to a sphere
From: "Vladimir Galogaza" <vladimir.galogaza@zg.htnet.hr>
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2006 16:12:07 +0100
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Gilbert,.

>It ultimately will be a "flex" mirror, but first its figure 
>must be made spherical

I doubt the "must" in your statement. But to be sure
please contact Bill Kelley   flex@commspeed.net

>To get uniform pressure on the convex top when cold pressing, I use a 
>12" beach ball nearly filled with water.

How do you hold the mirror while polishing MOT?

I hope comments are constructive, at least my intention was such. 
Regards,
Vladimir.






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