Re: ATM 12 micron blues

[Tom.Stock@gsbsc.gensig.com]

Chris,

Mix about 1/2 Tsp of 12 Micron in a small squeeze bottle (the type for hair dye,
or even a mustard bottle) with enough water to make it a white milk color.  It 
should NOT be any thicker than water, but when shaken should look like milk.

Shake first, then squirt just enough to smear across the surface of the mirror. 
At first you won't feel anything when you start grinding because you will be 
riding on a layer of water.  As the water gets pushed out, you will gradually 
hear a light swishing sound...just add more solution if it starts to grab...

Only use light pressure (finger tips) to avoid scratches.  Be very careful of 
contamination!

Smooth glass,
-tom


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Subject: ATM 12 micron blues
Author:  "." <cjf@idirect.com> at Internet2
Date:    6/2/97 12:35 PM


I'm a little confused on the fine grind / smoothing stageand need some advice. 
I'm using Aluminum Oxide 12 micron, and can't seem to avoid getting "stuck glops
of white stuff" on the mirror and tool - smooth motion is not possible. Tex's, 
Berry's, or Ellison's approaches all seem to lead to this - as well as any 
combination of their approaches. 
The problem is water - how much?
What's my objective- a dry grind (virtually no water) or a thin, wet, white, 
thick fluid (premix a paste and grind till it starts to grab?
Thanks!
Chris Fuld
Toronto