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Posted by Dave Burger on September 25, 2002 11:56:23 UTC

Hi,

I know someone who ground a 20" and a 12" mirror out of BVC and they turned out fantastic. The glass is softer than plate and Pyrex so you have to be careful, but at least for this guy worked out great. I am thinking about an 18" out of BVC glass.

Dave

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