Another big turnout for rough grinders; we filled the new space in the pavilion pretty well with them this session.
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Rough Grinding in the Pavilion
Hands on the Glass Rough grinding produces grey 'mud'
Hands on the Glass
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Rough Grinding in the Pavilion
Zhenya grinds on a bench
Zhenya grinds on a bench
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Rough Grinding in the Pavilion
Tatiana, Carl & Rob Tatiana & Carl work on 4-inch mirrors (very small!)
Tatiana, Carl & Rob
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Rough Grinding in the Pavilion
Rob & Leonard Beveling the Edge of their Tools & Mirrors.
Rob & Leonard
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Rough Grinding in the Pavilion
Jeff at work
Jeff at work
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Rough Grinding in the Pavilion
Peter grinds his 8-Inch
Peter grinds his 8-Inch
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Rough Grinding in the Pavilion
Alexia, Carl & Merideth
Alexia, Carl & Merideth
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Rough Grinding in the Pavilion
Dave explains to Tatiana
Dave explains to Tatiana
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Rough Grinding in the Pavilion
John & Nicholas Checking saggita.
John & Nicholas
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Rough Grinding in the Pavilion
Paul & Liz Liz finished a mirror last session.
Paul & Liz
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Rough Grinding in the Pavilion
Peter & Jay Jay is getting ready to measure Saggita.
Peter & Jay
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Rough Grinding in the Pavilion
Alexia checks her saggita
Alexia checks her saggita
Fine grinding in the Bunkhouse
A few students have moved up to fine grinding, so Jay gave a lecture about fine grinding in the morning. Also, Jeff helped other students make laps in the bunkhouse kitchen.
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Fine grinding in the Bunkhouse
Sound Advice!
Sound Advice!
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Fine grinding in the Bunkhouse
Even the Big Spider listens! Jay talks about fine grinding.
Even the Big Spider listens!
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Fine grinding in the Bunkhouse
The Fine Grinding Talk Jay has everyones attention.
The Fine Grinding Talk
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Fine grinding in the Bunkhouse
Francis works his Flat
Francis works his Flat
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Fine grinding in the Bunkhouse
Michael fine grinds
Michael fine grinds
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Fine grinding in the Bunkhouse
Yash, Amit & Ray Ray explains a fine grinding technique.
Yash, Amit & Ray
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Fine grinding in the Bunkhouse
Phil, Paul & Jeff
Phil, Paul & Jeff
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Fine grinding in the Bunkhouse
Nice shirt, Ryan!
Nice shirt, Ryan!
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Fine grinding in the Bunkhouse
Ryan & Jeff Waiting for pitch to melt.
Ryan & Jeff
Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Dave added a video camera to his tester, now everyone can see the results together and learn from them!
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Glenn sets up his mirror...
Glenn sets up his mirror...
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
...Dave sets up the tester...
...Dave sets up the tester...
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
...and everyone sees the results on the monitor!
...and everyone sees the results on the monitor!
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Claudio & Ryan
Claudio & Ryan
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
David & Rick
David & Rick
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
David Polishes
David Polishes
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Claudio's Mirror at 1 PM
Claudio's Mirror at 1 PM
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Claudio's Mirror at 4 PM
Claudio's Mirror at 4 PM
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Dave & Ken Having some fun in the McGregor
Dave & Ken
Other Things this Day
Autographs by Porter in a copy of "Glass Giants of Palomar" and Raindrops by Jay Drew.
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Other Things this Day
Porter's Autograph On the fly page of "Glass Giants of Palomar"
Porter's Autograph
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Other Things this Day
RWP autographs his Picture Inside the "Glass Giants of Palomar"
RWP autographs his Picture
2009-2010 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2009-Nov-14 Other Things this Day
Raindrops Jay has a new camera, and is taking some very nice photos with it.
