Re: ATM 8.5" candle mirror update and help!!!

[Viper71049@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/16/01 1:10:17 PM Central Daylight Time, 
kmcbride@memes.com writes:

<< Why remove the rim at all?>>

because It will be much easier to mount, figure, and it looks better :)

 
<< Cost wise and effortwise it makes much more sense to purchase a good blank
 and use this piece of glass as a tool. If this glass is indeed a candle
 holder with varying thicknesses, the annealing will most likely be very poor
 and you will struggle greatly with figuring. >>

I have it already ground to F/2.5. So it takes more effort to buy a good 
blank. Also, i have already trepanned it for a cassegrain, And finally I have 
ground and polished this exact same blank before and it doesnt look like it 
has any strain....
 
<< If you continue with this glass, why not incorprate the rim into the
 mount/cell for the mirror itself? No exterior front retaining clips.
 I can see where the rim might have some effects on the figure but you will
 not know untill you figure it.
  >>

Good Idea!

Thanks,
Tony