[ATM] Newport Glass reputable?

[artbianconi@blast.net]

I bought my current project blank from them and it was very well 
done. It was fine annealed, blanchard ground and the curve was 
pregenerated. Depending on your personal standards, your budget, the 
aperture and the investment you are making, you might skip the fine 
annealing. Blanchard ground backs are a must, especially on thin 
blanks. And, Pre Generated Curves are  valuable too.

I was amazed at  the speed with which I was able to get to a polished 
surface and start figuring. If you calculate the value of your time, 
and how little extra it costs to buy the blank with a PG curve, 
you'll likely agree. I believe pregenerated curves are a must.

Newport did a fine job. Turn around time was modest. Others in my 
circle of friends buy lots of glass, some are big ones (24") and they 
all like Newport.

Mine was perfect and remarkably free of floating imbedments in spite 
of its size.

Communications with them is sometimes dificult but they do deliver on 
their promises.

Art Bianconi

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Howdy

Does anyone have experience with Newport glass? are
they reputable with their kits?

Thanks!
-Rob


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