Re: [ATM] my 20" mirror edge condition

[Joseph Goins <jb_goins@yahoo.com>]

Ken,
  Could you enlighten me how you avoid getting electrocuted with the
dremel.  I have an astro-sital blank that needs edging and I've had a
hard time figuring out how to get it done.

Joe
--- Ken Lowther <hermit@outofoptions.org> wrote:
> Quoting David  Williams <dwilliams1128@earthlink.net>:
> 
> > Hello
> >
> > My 20" mirror is just about done with polishing, but the edge is 
> > still rough with about bumps and pitts of about 40 to 60 grit.  
> > Should I remove these?  How should I romove these?  I've tried to
> use 
> > a belt sander and use rough sanding belt oif about 60 grit; but it 
> > didn't come off.  I've heard that even the edge of the mirror
> should 
> > be smooth because that it will trap grit and will be bad when 
> > aluminizing.  Is this true?
> >
> 
> I use a dremmel with a diamond bit and plenty of water.  Caution. 
> Don't
> electrocute yourself.  I've been dinged for saying this before. ;)
> 
> 
> Hermit, holed up in Youngstown, Ohio
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Joseph Goins
Dallas, TX 75287
 
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