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Stellafane Mirror Class
2002-2003 Session 1: 2002-Oct-5

by Ken Slater   2002-Oct-5

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Opening Lecture


The Outdoor Classroom

Explaining the Mirror Making Process

Brad discusses polishing

Attentive Students

Brad explains Spheres and Parabolas
 

Beveling the Edge


Al works on his 10"

Glenn works on his 10"

Kuniko & Aleks bevel their mirrors

Frank bevels his 6"

Elizabeth bevels her 8"

Carl bevels his 8"

The two Als enjoy the day
 

Working Outdoors


Joel, Tom and Melissa

Mirror Making outside the Bunkhouse

Activity Everywhere!

Rough Grinding


Melissa & Joel

John, Kuniko & Aleks (foreground)

Glenn grinds the 10-inch

Elizabeth uses the Chordal Stroke

Al grinds his 10-inch

Frank adjusts his traction mat

Joel in action

John readies another wet

Brad demonstrates proper technique

Carl grinds on the "front lawn"

Kris use the Chordal Stroke

No Hats & Shirts, only #60 Grit

Four Serious Mirror Makers

Joel chats with Kris
 

Other Activities


Jim works with 220 Grit

Brad checks a saggitta

Jim keeps going with #220

Rick, Tom & Bruce talk it over

Rick making a point with a diagram

Tom, Rick & Bruce still in discussion

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