Start with a 6" f/8 mirror. Your success rate will be higher than with an
8".
Im partial to "Standard Handbook of Telecope Making" by Howard Neal.
Because, chapters are laid out in step-by-step to a finished mirror. A
perfect
blend of theory and practical "how to, do this, do that" all in a logical
order.
Great large illustrations. Nothing in left out - its a complete textbook
and
well written & thought out for the average person. Howard's book assumes
no prior experience.

Engineers like Texareau.

Jerry




"Joe S." wrote:

Which book(s) is/are/am best for telling me step-by-step how to grind a
mirror?

Is it possible for someone who has never ground a mirror to make a
respectable 20-inch mirror?

Where do I get blanks and the grinding stuff?

How do I test it?

How do I get it coated?

Thanks.
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Joe S.