like bee said, a DIY mirror will not have a aiming aid.
(most) commercial sinal mirror have a aiming aid, which allows you to aim with one hand. If you use a normal mirror to signal, you have to use 2 hands. Also if you don't have a hole in the middle of the mirror, you will be a little off with the your aim.
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