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Re: [ATM] 12.5 inches BVC parabolizing : looks good

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From: "Bob May" <bobmay@nethere.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 20:09:22 -0700
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Don't get too agressive as you will quickly start making a hyperbola rather
than a parabola and that is somewhat difficult to recover from as you get
the nasty turned down edge.  Better to back off a bit with the strokes and
let the cuve develop for a while.
Bob May
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