Hi Stephen and Colin,
I make my own mirrors too but only in the 4 to 12 inch range (so far).
I have a long term project to complete - 14 inch F4. Originally intended it to be a Dall Kirkham Cassegrain. Currently I am trying to decide whether just to make it into a Fast newtonian. Mirror is polished spherical but needs figuring.
I also recently picked up an 8 inch classical cassegrain mirror set very cheaply. I may make my own secondary for it as the one that came with it may not match. The seller was not sure if they were part of the same set. I recently acquired an 8 inch F2 sphere so testing it should not be a problem.
Good to hear from other mirror makers. I think we are a rare breed!
Regards,
Rod.
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