Re: [ATM] Turned edge - back to fine grinding?

[Paul Johnson <bigatm@mn.rr.com>]

So, in the stroke you describe, one should have MOT with the TDE close to your body or oposite your body?  Also, should the mirror come to rest at the center of the tool after pushing the mirror there, or pulling it there?


Paul Johnson
St. Paul, Minnesota USA
10:46 PM (UTC -6)

Thursday, 6/24/2004 @ 11:48 AM; Bob wrote:

> Have you tried the little half stroke?  Start the stroke with the mirror
> about 1/3 to 1/4 off of the center and finish the stroke with the mirror
> centered on the lap.  Force is applied to the overhanging edge with one hand
> in front of the other rather than the side by side holding that so many
> people use.  The other hand merely guides the mirror and makes sure that it
> doesn't tilt off the lap.
> This stroke with the local polishing will take down any TDE in fairly short
> order, depending upon how big and bad it is.
> Bob May
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