2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class
Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18

Two Completed Mirrors!

This was a good day, as both Andy and Glenn finished there mirrors to a very high level of quality. Shown below are the photos after they passed the final testing.

2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Two Completed Mirrors! Andy & his 8" f/5.4	2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Two Completed Mirrors! Phil, Andy & Dave Just after final testing	2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Two Completed Mirrors! Glenn & his 10" f/5.1
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Two Completed Mirrors! Glenn Contemplates Completion	2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Two Completed Mirrors! Looking thru a 10" Mirror A polished back makes for a pretty piece of Pyrex	2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Two Completed Mirrors! Victorious Mirror Makers Enjoying pizza after a good days work

Polishing & Figuring in Gary's basement

We held mirror glass at Gary's house in Ludlow, MA. There is a nice basement workspace with a fireplace that has seen many mirrors completed over the last few years. Here are photos of the class working along throughout the day. We also had a testing lecture up in the very comfortable living room, but there are no photos of this.

2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Polishing & Figuring in Gary's basement Glenn, Andy, Dave & Dave Getting set up and ready to work	2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Polishing & Figuring in Gary's basement Joyce & Dave Dave is setting up to test Joyce's 6" f/4	2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Polishing & Figuring in Gary's basement Dave & Glenn at work Wayne is talking with (hidden) Fran in the background
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Polishing & Figuring in Gary's basement Wayne & Fran Talk Fran's mirror is being lightly pressed on the barrel	2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Polishing & Figuring in Gary's basement Glenn, Dave, Joyce & Dave Glenn is warming his lap	2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Polishing & Figuring in Gary's basement Glenn & Andy They know they are close to done, and hoping they will finish today (They did!)
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Polishing & Figuring in Gary's basement Dave & Glenn Dave is showing Glenn the proper stroke to work a specific zone	2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Polishing & Figuring in Gary's basement Fran figuring by the Fire	2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Polishing & Figuring in Gary's basement Andy & Dave Dave is making sure Andy is using the proper stroke

Other Happenings

Club members not in the mirror class shared plans for new projects and showed off things they had acquired for future projects.

2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Other Happenings Phil, Jack & Dave Talking about Jack's plans to reuse an empty mead 8" tube

2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Other Happenings Phil, Wayne & Jack Discussing how to make a Gregorian

2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 5 held on 2006-Feb-18 Other Happenings Gary, our host Shows off a 16" mirror and cell he bought "dirt cheap"