2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class
Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09

Making Laps in the Bunkhouse

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Making Laps in the Bunkhouse Paul & Phil warm Lap Foundations Using the wood stove, for a 16" and 12" lap.	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Making Laps in the Bunkhouse Jay & Matthew prepare the Pitch	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Making Laps in the Bunkhouse A freshly poured Lap
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Making Laps in the Bunkhouse Phil presses the still warm Pitch Lap Pink Cerium Oxide is used to prevent sticking	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Making Laps in the Bunkhouse Phil trims the new Lap Matthew & Jay look on	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Making Laps in the Bunkhouse Two new Pitch Laps 6" & 8", ready for use!

Other Work in the Bunkhouse

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Other Work in the Bunkhouse Jim, Gerry & Tom chat Jim's 16" mirror is at 5 micron

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Other Work in the Bunkhouse Glenn rough grinds with #120 He is bringing his 10" back to f/5.6

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Other Work in the Bunkhouse Cleaning the 16" tile tool... ...requires a big bucket!

Checking for Pits in the Bunkhouse

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Checking for Pits in the Bunkhouse Junie is checking for Pits Jim & Tom look also

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Checking for Pits in the Bunkhouse Junie with the 16" Back illumination make any pits stand out

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Checking for Pits in the Bunkhouse Jay uses a Pocket Microscope He's also looking for any pits

Winter at Stellafane East

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Winter at Stellafane East The McGregor in a Fresh Snow There was 4" of new snowfall the day before

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Winter at Stellafane East Looking north at Bunkhouse & McGregor Tractor (active) & Dump Truck (inactive) in the scene

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Winter at Stellafane East The old Apple Tree fell down... ...pinning the dump truck until spring.

Figuring & Testing in the McGregor

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Figuring & Testing in the McGregor Jay prepares his lap. Dave & Joel prepare the tester

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Figuring & Testing in the McGregor Lining up the tester Dave & Joel look for the return image

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Figuring & Testing in the McGregor Chris with is nearly finished 8" He is very close to a good parabola, and has just a little more figuring to go.

Jay the Axe Man

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Jay the Axe Man Jay lets go with a Primal Scream ...hoping the wood will split from sheer fright :-)

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Jay the Axe Man Jay delivers a mighty blow There are now two pieces were once there was one

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Jay the Axe Man Jay's cure for TDE It's better to grind the problems out (especially when you are not wearing safety glasses)