must you grind a mirror? was Re: [ATM] Mirror size recommendations?

["Mel Bartels" <mbartels@bbastrodesigns.com>]

> ... Alan's head held low, he looks like he is going to run away in shame 
> ...
>
> Bob - silly as this sounds for someone on this group - I would have 
> someone ELSE make the mirror.  I have no interest whatsoever in MAKING a 
> mirror like

You can be a 100% card carrying ATM without ever grinding a mirror.  I think 
everyone ought to give it a go for the rewards unique to mirror making.  But 
it's not a necessary requirement.  It's only a variation on what it means to 
be a telescope maker.

Mel Bartels 

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