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Unread 12-02-2003, 05:03 PM   #12
UberBlue
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Originally posted by Since87
I imagine that no amount of experience matters much unless one has a way to evaluate their end results.

Short of spending $100+ for an optical flat and monochrome light source. How could a person gauge their progress?
It's bright idea time again...

Distance between the block and the wall would magnify any distortion in the base.

If eye level was kept on the same plane as the laser between the block and wall, it would eliminate percieved error caused by irregularities in the wall.

Before I put on my nomex suit to brace for the flames, think of this... Why do telescope mirrors have to be so perfect.
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