Unlike the past few years with little snow until late in the winter, this year the white stuff was right on time. Here are some early morning scenes before class starts.
Bunkhouse in Snow
The Sun Breaks Though!
Make it Passable
A Busy Bunkhouse
We had a very busy bunkhouse this session, with several accomplished members starting new projects along with our first time mirror makers from the class.
Focus Check
Flatten it Out
Turn it Around
Three Generations
Jeff Bevels his 17"
Partially Hogged 17"
Gary's 10-Inch
Phil is Hogging Out
Sub-diameter Cast Iron Tool
Julie Pours a Pitch Lap
Here is a nice sequence of Julie pouring a 4-inch pitch lap for here mirror.
Ready to Start
Good to the Last Drop
Peeling the Mold
Groovy!
Fresh Cerium Oxide
Pressing Business
Springfield Telescope Makers
Candid shots of some club members that were in the bunkhouse on Saturday.
President John
VP Jeff
SSD Technician Tom
The Polishing Room
In the McGregor Observatory Library, there was some intense polishing and figuring, and of course testing to check on the progress.
