18" Mirror Blank

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For Sale:18" float glass mirror blank.

Monochromatic light/Polarizing filter test shows no sign of strain, indicating that the blank is well annealed. Ideal budget large blank.

Specifications:

Diameter: 18.1" (460mm)
Thickness: 1.378" (35mm).
Weight: 14.5kg approx.

Price AUD $265. Extra $25 for crated up ready for postage. Post cost payable by purchaser. Ship to NZ and AUS.

Payment by Paypal.

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See an example of how well this glass works. View Rac (Raymond's) posts, on ATM forum. His 18" f3.3 mirror being worked at the moment. Plate glass is very easy to work and can be made into an excellent optic.

I have this size and other sized blanks available. Please ask.

Stephen

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Mirror blanks now available from 4 1/4" to 30". Want to grind your own? Let me know your size range, and I will give you the options, prices and substrates available.

Photos: #1) RAC (Raymond) 18"f3.3 mirror, [Ronchi gram], (PV wavefront 1/30 lambda, 0.995 Strehl),[from one of these blanks]. #2) 4 1/4" pyrex blank, #3) 30" stress free plate glass. (Actually this is a pic of my 33"f4 ready for polishing).

Also I can supply grits and cerium oxide at reasonable prices.

Stephen.