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| Making A Reflector Out Of An Old CRT (TV Tube)
Forum List | Follow Ups | Post Message | Back to Thread Topics Posted by Joe Temagami/">Joe Temagami on December 13, 1997 01:34:52 UTC |
Does anyone know if it is feasible to make a reflector out of the face of an old TV tube? I have seen them up to 20" in diameter with a thick- ness of 1/2". The glass is fused to a steel ring/collar which seems like an ideal mount. The curvature seems to be of a constant radius but I have no way to guage the optical potential. Face silvering is available nearby. Could it yield a quality mirror or just burn money and time? Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated.
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