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Originally Posted by asimov
I built this scope back in 19
I lovingly ground this 8" F6 mirror every night after school for months but it looks like it might need recoating 
To be lovingly restored 
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Wow. What a great story. Not only about father-and-son, but also about old telescopes being rebirthed. I imagine you had mixed emotions when you saw the scope after all this time - in that condition. But recoating your own mirror gives it meaning that a bought one could never have.
While you have it out, it may pay to check the mirror's figure. It would be a good opportunity to make sure it was as good as it can be.
I hope you share the journey with us.
Peter