Re: RE: ATM couple questions...

[Paul Shankland <pshankland@flakeysol.com>]

> From: Mel Bartels
> > attempt. I am thinking along the lines of 16", but if too many people think
> > this is beyond capabilities, than I will look at purchasing one. What would
>
> "Too many people" are not going to be grinding this glass, only you.  I am always
> suspicious of others telling still others what they can or cannot do.  If you are
> meticulous, if you have read all the material you can find on the subject, if you
> are motivated, if you are patient, if you have the perseverance to see it
> through, there is no reason to avoid a 16" for a first mirror.
>

Oh so true! Mel NEVER lies <g> - A newbie here in Key West (I'd *like* to get Jim Fillman 
to subscribe & listen to all that goes on here!) just began his 1st mirror - a 16" f/5.5 
- and it's going very well - I agree with Mel - it's
possible. Especially with "global" ATM Clubs to help, such as this...
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