2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class
Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09
by Ken Slater 2002-Nov-9
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Arriving at Stellafane to find an Early Snowfall
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Arriving at Stellafane to find an Early Snowfall
The Bunkhouse from Jordan Road I've just opened the gate
The Bunkhouse from Jordan Road |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Arriving at Stellafane to find an Early Snowfall
Leaves on the Trees, Snow on the Ground
Leaves on the Trees, Snow on the Ground |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Arriving at Stellafane to find an Early Snowfall
The McGregor Observatory On a gray fall morning
The McGregor Observatory |
Mirror Grinding in the Bunkhouse
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Mirror Grinding in the Bunkhouse
Al's Custom Hogging Tool He finished hogging the 10" this morning!
Al's Custom Hogging Tool |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Mirror Grinding in the Bunkhouse
Kuniko & Aleks work together Both are using #80 Grit
Kuniko & Aleks work together |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Mirror Grinding in the Bunkhouse
Brian, Phil & Joel have a laugh In the bunkhouse kitchen
Brian, Phil & Joel have a laugh |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Mirror Grinding in the Bunkhouse
Frank fine grinds with Aluminum Oxide
Frank fine grinds with Aluminum Oxide |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Mirror Grinding in the Bunkhouse
Kris tries using Al's "handlebars" Joel looks on
Kris tries using Al's "handlebars" |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Mirror Grinding in the Bunkhouse
Jim, Elizabeth and a Friend Working on her 8" mirror
Jim, Elizabeth and a Friend |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Mirror Grinding in the Bunkhouse
Sher work on his 8" mirror Frank is fine grinding in the background
Sher work on his 8" mirror |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Mirror Grinding in the Bunkhouse
Kris walk around the Barrel What's that on the back of her tool?
Kris walk around the Barrel |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Mirror Grinding in the Bunkhouse
A Stellafane "Little Man" logo tool Logo printed on clear plastic under the epoxy waterproofing
A Stellafane "Little Man" logo tool |
Making a Dental Stone Tool for Al
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Making a Dental Stone Tool for Al
The 10" Mirror with Form Mirror surface is covered with parchment paper
The 10" Mirror with Form |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Making a Dental Stone Tool for Al
Pouring the Dental Stone It was beginning to set
Pouring the Dental Stone |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Making a Dental Stone Tool for Al
Al scrapes out the last little bit
Al scrapes out the last little bit |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Making a Dental Stone Tool for Al
Removing Bubbles and Smoothing Ken's new Aluminum Flashing forms worked well
Removing Bubbles and Smoothing |
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2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Making a Dental Stone Tool for Al
Done! The Completed Disk Dental Stone sets up in about 15 minutes
Done! The Completed Disk |
Pouring Pitch Laps in the McGregor
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Pouring Pitch Laps in the McGregor
John stirs Gugolz Pitch Dave prepares the form
John stirs Gugolz Pitch |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Pouring Pitch Laps in the McGregor
Brad skillfully pours the Pitch Lap (I think Brad likes making laps!)
Brad skillfully pours the Pitch Lap |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Pouring Pitch Laps in the McGregor
Blessing the Lap? Dave, Brad & John talking with their hands
Blessing the Lap? |
Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Bruce is Figuring in the Foreground Pitch Lap production in the rear
Bruce is Figuring in the Foreground |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Pressing Bruce's Pitch Lap Water is a convenient weight
Pressing Bruce's Pitch Lap |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Bruce & John at Work John is adding Cerium Oxide to his lap
Bruce & John at Work |
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2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
John is Polishing Hayle B. from LCYDC is also working on this mirror
John is Polishing |
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The STM Members Test Mirrors
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 The STM Members Test Mirrors
Iliana & Rick build a tester On the bench outside the McGregor
Iliana & Rick build a tester |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 The STM Members Test Mirrors
Iliana describes the testing to be done Dave Kelly's tester in the background
Iliana describes the testing to be done |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 The STM Members Test Mirrors
Scott takes a first look
Scott takes a first look |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 The STM Members Test Mirrors
Phil reads the dial indicator
Phil reads the dial indicator |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 The STM Members Test Mirrors
Testing in Progress Phil (hidden), Scott, John, Rick & Iliana
Testing in Progress |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 The STM Members Test Mirrors
Dave, Joel & Brad All had plenty of comments as the testing proceeded
Dave, Joel & Brad |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 The STM Members Test Mirrors
Gary Cizlak make a Foucaultgram Photo by Rick Hunter
Gary Cizlak make a Foucaultgram |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 The STM Members Test Mirrors
Phil adjusts the knife edge Photo by Rick Hunter
Phil adjusts the knife edge |
2002-2003 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2002-Nov-09 The STM Members Test Mirrors
Ken Slater examines a mirror Photo by Rick Hunter
Ken Slater examines a mirror |
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