Make Your Own Telescope Mirror

How to Grind, Polish, and Finish Your Own Telescope Mirror

I made my first telescope mirror as a teenager, learning mostly by trial and error. After decades of making mirrors professionally, I wrote the book I wish I’d had back then.

In The No-Fail 6-Inch Telescope Mirror, I’ll guide you step by step through making a real 6-inch F/10 telescope mirror with simple tools and practical techniques.

You’ll learn how to grind the curve, measure your progress, work through finer abrasives, make and press a pitch lap, polish the mirror, and know when it’s ready for coating.

The ebook includes workshop photos, diagrams, practical tips, checklists, and clickable video demonstrations so you can watch many of the techniques as I explain them.

No heavy optical theory. No unnecessary complication. Just what you need to succeed.

When you’re finished, you’ll be able to say, “I made the mirror.”

Thank you!
Gordon Waite