Re: ATM [long] Getting the smoothest mirror (no dog biscuit)

[Jim Fitch <jf@arn.net>]

Ken Hunter wrote:
> 
> At 11:57 PM 9/22/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >
> >Jon,
> >
> > I find it's easier to keep smooth
> >contact if the mix is thicker.
> 
> It only feels smoother because the polishing compound is keeping the
> mirror and tool separated. Not much polishing action is going on.

I suspected that was why it took so long the smooth the 8" I did
earlier. It was smooth , but took a while.

> you really want is a consistant drag feeling to the lap/mirror almost
> to the point of screeching (some like to hear the screech).

That's what it was like last PM. Can't wait to see the mirror!

Jim Fitch
Amarillo Tx