Agnosticus
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Reged: 09/12/04
Posts: 1001
Loc: Wisconsin
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I will soon be living within about 3 hours of OMI Torus in Iowa. I am considering getting my 15" f/5 mirror re-coated (which it needs), maybe re-figued (if it needs it).
What have your experiences been with OMI Torus mirrors?
Thanks!
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Kevin
MN-76
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BluewaterObserva
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Reged: 05/18/04
Posts: 4763
Loc: Zuni Mtns, NM
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They are as solid as it gets. Do they coat in house? I was not aware of that fact. I only owned one of their mirrors, I bought it used even and they still bent over backwards to make sure I was happy with it, way above and beyond considering I purchased it used.
How old is your 15" Truss Dob? I have a couple of pretty old Discovery mirrors and they really don't show any signs of needing a re-coat. One is 5 years old a 17.5", the other is 8 years old and a 13.1".
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Agnosticus
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Reged: 09/12/04
Posts: 1001
Loc: Wisconsin
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It's about 6+ years old, but the guy who had it before me improperly cleaned it and there are some superficial scratches in the coatings and some oxidation I can't seem to clean off. I suppose if the guys at OMI Torus tell me it doesn't need recoating, I won't have it done, but I want the mirror tested anyway.
I believe they send it out to Spectrum to have the re-coating done.
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Kevin
MN-76
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Don W
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Reged: 05/19/03
Posts: 13174
Loc: Wisconsin, USA
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They send it to another coater whose name escapes me at the moment. It's the same one Obsession uses.
As to OMI-Torus, James Mulherin is as professional as they get. I'm thrilled with my 18" OMI mirror.
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Don Wyman
Obsession 18" f/4.5 #1166
W/Argo Navis DSC and Torus Primary
William Optics Megrez 90
Coronado PST
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BluewaterObserva
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Reged: 05/18/04
Posts: 4763
Loc: Zuni Mtns, NM
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Bummer about the improper cleaning.
Yep, they (Well James) will tell you the real scoop on your mirror and it will be truthfull and honest.
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Agnosticus
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Reged: 09/12/04
Posts: 1001
Loc: Wisconsin
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Thanks, fellas. Honesty is as important to me as quality when it comes to things like this. It's good to know they have a rep of being honest AND precise! 
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Kevin
MN-76
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chipnwho
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Reged: 06/09/05
Posts: 154
Loc: Antioch, California USA
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Kevin,
You can't go wrong with OMI. James Mulherin is a pleasure to work with. A true gentleman. The last I heard they have their mirrors coated at a company called Flabeg. I think they're in Pennsylvania.
Dale
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Dale Burkhardt
18" homebrew dob with f/4.5 Torus-OMI mirror
Argo/Navis, ServoCAT
100mm Orion SVP w/Moonlite focuser
Customized SVP mount w/Sky Commander
"No matter where you go, there you are."
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Don W
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Reged: 05/19/03
Posts: 13174
Loc: Wisconsin, USA
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Yeah, that's the one, Flabeg.
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Don Wyman
Obsession 18" f/4.5 #1166
W/Argo Navis DSC and Torus Primary
William Optics Megrez 90
Coronado PST
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Jerry Barnett
member
Reged: 07/21/04
Posts: 32
Loc: Arlington, Washington
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I have a 15" OMI and it is a superb optic. OMI supplies complete documentation on their work and you can be assured of a top quality mirror. I have emailed James on several occasions and found him to be extremely responsive and informative. OMI is noted for it's customer service and James will make sure you are completely satisfied with your mirror. I strongly recommend them.
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Jerry Barnett
Obsession 15
TAL 100R
Leupold 8x42 Porro
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Agnosticus
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 09/12/04
Posts: 1001
Loc: Wisconsin
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Woohoo!!! 
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Kevin
MN-76
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Peter Argenziano
Watcher of the Skies
Reged: 11/11/03
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Quote:
Yeah, that's the one, Flabeg.
That sounds like my old dog... wait, no, that was fleabag, sorry.
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Peter
14.5" Starmaster
I hail from the explosive jetsam of a multitude of high-mass stars that died more than 5 billion years ago.
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Agnosticus
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Reged: 09/12/04
Posts: 1001
Loc: Wisconsin
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Kevin
MN-76
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