01-31-2023, 12:17 AM
Steambum,
To answer you immediately, no, I don't know where or who to send it to. However, the maker of the sextant might be able to help you.
The index mirror on your sextant is a "first surface" mirror. You can buy "first surface" mirrors on Ebay and they are cheap.
If you're clever enough, you cant use a diamond wheel to cut the mirror so size. Glass cutting diamond wheels/saws are available for rent at Home Depot. A specific glass cutting blade/wheel will cut your mirror cleanly.
About 5 years ago I purchased a first surface mirror from SEETHROUGHMIRRORS.COM but they apparently are out of business. I think it cost me $10. Most mirror places can cut a mirror for you to any size.
The Horizon mirror will be more difficult as it's typically partially reflective. But....you might be able to employ the same method as I described above for a split horizon mirror.
Please let us know how it turns out for you.
Paul
To answer you immediately, no, I don't know where or who to send it to. However, the maker of the sextant might be able to help you.
The index mirror on your sextant is a "first surface" mirror. You can buy "first surface" mirrors on Ebay and they are cheap.
If you're clever enough, you cant use a diamond wheel to cut the mirror so size. Glass cutting diamond wheels/saws are available for rent at Home Depot. A specific glass cutting blade/wheel will cut your mirror cleanly.
About 5 years ago I purchased a first surface mirror from SEETHROUGHMIRRORS.COM but they apparently are out of business. I think it cost me $10. Most mirror places can cut a mirror for you to any size.
The Horizon mirror will be more difficult as it's typically partially reflective. But....you might be able to employ the same method as I described above for a split horizon mirror.
Please let us know how it turns out for you.
Paul