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marking a mirror

Started by kestrel, 08/12/2004 09:43PM
Posted 08/12/2004 09:43PM Opening Post
What's the best way to mark a primary with a center dot?
Posted 08/12/2004 10:13PM #1
Trace a circle on a piece of paper using the mirror as a template. Cut out the circle. Fold the paper in half, then in half again so that you have a pie shaped 1/4 circle. Cut the pointed tip. Now you have a circle with a hole in the center. Lay it over the mirror and place your mark.
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