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| Gather tools and materials | 2 mirror pieces: 1-4x4x1/4 and 1-2x2x1/8 (any other sizes may be used, the procedure is the same). Pencil with eraser, pocket knife, super glue, 6" ruller or straight edge, permanent marker. Note: Edges of mirrors should already be sanded. CAUTION: Be careful when cutting mirrors to avoid cuts on sharp edges! | To have all equipment and supplies ready for signal mirror project. |
| Mark location of sighting holes | Make an "X" with the pencil in the center of each mirror by laying the ruler or straight edge diagonally across opposing corners. | To locate center of mirrors. |
| Remove coating from back side of mirror. | With a rotating motion, scratch through the coating on the back side of mirror with a pocket knife or razor blade. | To make a small pin-hole to sight through. (BE CAREFUL OF SHARP BLADE!) |
| Clean sighting hole. | Rub across hole with pencil eraser - make sure it is clean. | To remove residue. |
| Sight hole alignment | Lay mirrors back-to-back and check hole size and clearness. The smaller the hole the better - about the size of a pin head. | Changes cannot be made after gluing. |
| Apply glue | With large mirror face down, run a small bead of super glue in a continuous loop, half way from center to outside edges. | To keep glue away from edges and sighting hole. (EYE IRRITANT. BONDS SKIN INSTANTLY. READ CAUSION ON CONTAINER!) |
| Glue mirrors together | Hold large mirror reflecting-side down and small mirror reflecting-side up. Place one edge of small mirror on top of large mirror and with a hinging motion, look down through the sighting holes as you slowly rotate the pieces together. Hold for 30 seconds. | To bond mirrors together. |
NOTE: Your local glass stores may be willing to donate scrap pieces of mirrors for this project.
How to Use a Signal Mirror
You must be able to manage a number of things at once. Though it may seem complex at first, with practice & use, it becomes "second nature" and a valuable resource in your ability.... to survive.
- Look though the hole at your target.
- Find the "dot" in the back mirror (usually on your hand, face, or shirt).
- While looking at your target, arrange the mirror such that the "dot" crosses back & forth over the hole.
