It's always nice to start with a completion, and Jeff has a fine new mirror he can be proud of!
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Jeff is Done!
Jeff is Done! Proudly showing off his new mirror.
Jeff is Done!
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Jeff is Done!
Jay with Jeff Not sure who is taking credit for the nice 10-inch here.
Jay with Jeff
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Jeff is Done!
Jeff's Tester Note the digital caliper used for measurement.
Jeff's Tester
Making Tools
With several students on 5 micron, it's time to make polishing tools. Three got made this day, a 10, 8 and 6-inch.
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Making Tools
Taping a dam on the mirror This will be a form to hold the plaster.
Taping a dam on the mirror
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Making Tools
Alex, Samantha & John work on tools Samantha is a somewhat hidden behind Alex.
Alex, Samantha & John work on tools
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Making Tools
Ready for Plaster 10-, 8- and 6-inch all ready for plaster pouring.
Ready for Plaster
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Making Tools
Mixing Plaster Dave & Tom mix plaster.
Mixing Plaster
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Making Tools
Hardened 6" Plaster Tool Hard after about an hour, it should dry for at least a week.
Hardened 6" Plaster Tool
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Making Tools
New Tiles on Old Tool John's tiles were getting thin, so a new layer was epoxied right on top of the old ones.
New Tiles on Old Tool
Bonus Class Work
Here are photos of our students working away at the bonus class.
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Bonus Class Work
Alex & Samantha They are working on the porch, fine grinding.
Alex & Samantha
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Bonus Class Work
Carl Polishes He is working in the McGregor Observatory.
Carl Polishes
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Bonus Class Work
Claudio at 220 Claudio peers through his mirror ground to #220 grit.
Claudio at 220
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Bonus Class Work
Janet checks her curve Dave provides some advice on how she is doing.
Janet checks her curve
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Bonus Class Work
Ray Grinding Hard at work in the Bunkhouse.
Ray Grinding
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Bonus Class Work
Rick Grinds He works outside on a mild day.
Rick Grinds
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Bonus Class Work
Terry grinds outside He works outside with Rick.
Terry grinds outside
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Bonus Class Work
Jeremy Testing Jeremy is setting up his 10-inch for testing.
Jeremy Testing
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Bonus Class Work
Wayne at the machine Wayne is working on a 16-inch on the club's grinding machine.
Wayne at the machine
Sightings on the Site
I can't truly explain the first picture below, so I won't say anything more about it except it is Rick who is always full of surprises. The last two show our site manager digging out stumps, and lifting the digger well into the air while doing it.
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Sightings on the Site
Rick strikes a pose.
Rick strikes a pose.
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Sightings on the Site
John digging out stumps...
John digging out stumps...
2009-2009 Stellafane Mirror Class Session X1 held on 2008-Nov-08 Sightings on the Site
...and the stump doesn't want to come out! "Big Air" on a very heavy digger
