Re: ATM one kit two scopes

[Dave Sopchak <das@po.cwru.edu>]

>I've received the catalog from W-B.  I found that each of their mirror kits
>has 2 same pyrex mirror blanks ( one is for blank another is supposed to be
>tool).  I'm thinking of saving the other blank for another scope, using the
>Cera-Hex-Tol or something other material as tool.  I'm buying the 8 inch
>kit.  Can I do that?  Also, How do I make a tool for them?  Is Cera-Hex-Tol
>sold by W-B good for the job? Thanks!

Hi Dennis,
        You can make two mirrors from one kit- hog out your curve with a
metal object and make a tile tool- use plaster, epoxy it so it's sealed,
then epoxy on some tiles. You can probably find 1" square tiles locally for
about 1/4 the price of W-B's tiles. Save your money, call around. There is
a chain called "Color tile" that almost always has them.

Enjoy!
        Dave

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