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RE: [ATM] best book to learn mirror making?

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Subject: RE: [ATM] best book to learn mirror making?
From: "Tom Moulton" <tom@moulton.us>
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:45:00 -0400 (EDT)
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> I'm a bit sceptical about making a 12-16 inch mirror as first attempt,
> in spite of your "aperature (sic!) fever". Try an 8" to get used to the
> technique.

I always suggest making two at the same time...

Everyone will tell you that your second mirror is always better
so why not skip the first and go right to the second.

By doing two at once you can compare them and fix the 'bad' one

just a thought

Tom Moulton
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