2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class
Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09
by Ken Slater 2005-Jan-9
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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.
Paul & Phil warm Lap Foundations |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2005-Jan-09 Making Laps in the Bunkhouse
Jay & Matthew prepare the Pitch
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
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
Phil presses the still warm Pitch Lap |
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
Phil trims the new Lap |
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!
Two new Pitch Laps |
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
Jim, Gerry & Tom chat |
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
Glenn rough grinds with #120 |
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!
Cleaning the 16" tile tool... |
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
Junie is checking for Pits |
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
Junie with the 16" |
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
Jay uses a Pocket Microscope |
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
The McGregor in a Fresh Snow |
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
Looking north at Bunkhouse & McGregor |
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.
The old Apple Tree fell down... |
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
Jay prepares his lap. |
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
Lining up the tester |
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.
Chris with is nearly finished 8" |
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 :-)
Jay lets go with a Primal Scream |
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
Jay delivers a mighty blow |
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)
Jay's cure for TDE |
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