Re: ATM Diagonal learning curve (long!)

[Bill Marriott <btk@pacbell.net>]

Andy;

Impressive process control, and not to bad results, considering. The
missing ingrediant is experience, which you are quickly optaining.
Stress in the glass (inherent, as well as impossed by the blocking
medium) is another battle to fight, see web page on making diagonals.

http://www.starlightoptical.com/diagonal.htm

Regards

Bill Marriott

Andy Gray wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> Just thought I'd share my experiences trying to make a 1.5"
> diagonal mirror for my 7" Dob. (My guiding light in this the
> 2nd edition of Texereau's book)