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The mathematical reductions in Texeraux probably put off a lot of people - nowadays this can all be handled by software.
Another great book in the French tradition and more recent is 'A Manual for Advanced Telescope Makers' also published by Willmann Bell.
The Stellafane website is a great source of links for mirror making stuff ( probably the best there is ).
Aluminising - worth checking with Oplass in Sydney ( see older ads for CQin Co, in Australia Sky and Telescope for a # ) . They are only sending stuff for coating to and from China now. I have another contact for quality coatings just coming on line shortly . Costs depend on size- a 12" mirror with Quartz overcoat is about $350.
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