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Reply-To: "Scott Berfield" 


The majority opinion in the archives seems to be that short straight TOT
COC strokes will take down the mirror in such a way as to reduce TDE.
However I have seen both undersized (trim back 1/4" from edge) and
oversized laps suggested as the way to go. I must admit that I am a bit
puzzled as to how both would accomplish the same thing. Are the strokes
used the same? With a full size tool, can one get he advantages of the
larger lap by simply allowing the pitch to press out past the edge?
Assuming a 12" mirror with a 12" tool, and a TDE 1/4" wide,
would it work to trim the pitch in 1/4" from the edge and then proceed
with the short strokes? I had considered working the edge directly with
either a small lap or my thumb, but I doubt my control and worry about
doing more damage than good.

Anyone ever mention how frustrating this whole thing can be?

-sb



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