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Re: Re[2]: ATM Pop Goes the Tool -Reply



Richard Schwartz <richas@chelsea.ios.com> said:
>An alternate way to produce plaster disks that  exactly match the mirror
>curve is to mold them flat, then grind them on the mirror after they are
>cured.  I have done this, and it works very well.  You can also use this
>method to remove any wrinkles that may be left over from imperfect
>placement of the plastic wrap on the mirror.

I will vouch for this working well, as I ground my plaster 70% tool on the
same steel plate which I ground the mirror plano; just to keep it from
rocking when MOT.  This plaster stuff is _soft_  and breaks down easily.
 
Bryan