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polishing a 12.5 mirror

Started by BABOafrica, 03/24/2013 06:36AM
Posted 03/24/2013 06:36AM Opening Post
I started working on this about six months ago.

After grinding, I finally got some good pitch for a pitch lap and poured two different sizes.

Attached is a photo of the mirror after an hour of polishing.

I must say that I would never have been able to do this without encouragement from members of Astromart. Many thanks!

Clears,
Joe



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Posted 03/24/2013 04:08PM #1
That is looking really good, Joe. You have probably developed arms like Popeye's.

George