Re: [ATM] Willman-Bell Mirror Kit(s)

[Mike Lockwood <melockwo@uiuc.edu>]

Hi,

James Crombie wrote:
> One thing to note about the Willman-Bell kit, You get 2 pyrex blanks, so 
> if you use a tile tool you can make another mirror :-)

Another thing to note - last time I checked, United Lens had a ~$120 
minimum order for their molded blanks.  Yes, you will save money 
buying direct from the source (W-B does get their blanks from UL), but 
  you may have to go in with a group of friends to hit the minimum order.

Lastly, I have had scratching problems with W-B cerium oxide.  I 
recommend decanting it (let the big particles settle out).

	Mike L.

> Aaron L Taylor wrote:
>>Here is a link to the ATM section of Willman-Bell's current catalog in 
>>PDF form:
>>http://tinyurl.com/m9lay
>>It's from about two weeks ago when I was looking at purchasing one of 
>>their kits. For comparison, if you're willing to use a plaster tool, 
>>it's cheaper to buy the glass from United Lens and a grinding kit from 
>>gotgrit.com. I believe Willman-Bell gets their glass from United Lens.
>>
>>From my notes:
>>
>>Gotgrit.com Grinding Kits:
>> 6" Grinding Kit - $35
>> 8" Grinding Kit - $55
>> 10" Grinding Kit - $80
>> 12" Grinding Kit - $105
>> Notes:
>>   SiC, WAO, CEO, Gugolz, Dental Stone, Tile Mat included
>>United Lens
>> Prices for:
>> Glass:
>>   6" (1" thick) Pyrex - $18
>>   8" (1.375" thick) Pyrex - $40
>>   10" (1.750" thick) Pyrex - $100
>>   12.5" (2.125" thick) Pyrex - $200
>>   Notes: Minimum order of $125
>>Willman-Bell
>> Mirror Kits
>>   6" - $95
>>   8" - $145
>>   10" - $315
>>   12.5" - $500
>>   Notes: Pyrex blank and tool, netting, Burgundy pitch, WAO, CeO, SiC 
>>included
>>
>>Thanks,
>>  -Aaron Taylor


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