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Old March 15th 04, 11:25 PM
Orion
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Default How to remove mirror mounted with silicone sealer?

I like your solution, I'll give that a try next time.
Orion

"Bill Dean" wrote in message
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On 15 Mar 2004 14:14:22 -0800, (Ron) wrote:

I have both an 8" primary and secondary which are mounted using
silicone sealer (common practice). What's the best way to remove the
mirrors from the mounts without harming the mirror?
Thanks


Hi Ron-

I've used monofilament fishing line to "saw" through the silicon blobs
in the past. Works well enough for me.

Regards,
Bill Dean



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