2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class
Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05
by Francis O'Reilly & Ken Slater
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Setting Up
We have moved into the Fletcher House Conference Center in Chester for the winter, and you can see it is winter from the first photo!
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Setting Up
The Newsbank Fletcher House Conference Center in Chester, VT
Fletcher House in Chester |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Setting Up
Grinding stands set up and waiting for grinders to arrive.
Ready for Grinders |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Setting Up
Dick Parker sets up his tester in the game room.
Dick Parker's Tester |
Grinding
The grinders set up in the main room, on blue tarps to protect the carpet.
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Grinding
Dan concentrates on his grinding stroke.
Dan at Work |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Grinding
Samantha (L) and Cecilia (C) work on fine grinding. Francis (looking good in a beard) reaches out to shake a mystery hand.
Sam & Cecilia |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Grinding
Francis checks for pits on Samantha's mirror.
Pit Check |
The Art in Grinding
Cecilia has a finely grooved glass tool, and her fine grinding produces some very pretty patterns in the grinding 'mud'.
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 The Art in Grinding
The small squares on the glass tool at right produce these pretty patterns in the grinding 'mud'.
Pattern and Tool |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 The Art in Grinding
Abstract Pattern from Above
Abstract Pattern from Above |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 The Art in Grinding
Abstract Pattern from a low angle.
Abstract Pattern Oblique |
Polishing, Figuring & Testing
Jeffrey is done! Carl and George were polishing and figuring in the lobby area.
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Polishing, Figuring & Testing
Jeffrey with his completed mirror on the tester.
★ Jeffrey is Done ★ |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Polishing, Figuring & Testing
Carl figures a small mirror with a slightly oversized tool.
Carl figuring a small optic |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Polishing, Figuring & Testing
Jeffrey, Carl and Dave discuss work strategy in the main room.
Jeffrey, Carl and Dave |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Polishing, Figuring & Testing
Katie and Jay enjoy a laugh in the 'Pitch Dungeon' - really a very happy place.
Katie and Jay |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Polishing, Figuring & Testing
George and his 'Tower of Babel' pressing structure.
George's Tower of Babel |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Polishing, Figuring & Testing
George and Rick chat while the hard work of pressing is handled by weights.
George and Rick |
Other Activities
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2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Other Activities
Ray tests his thin mirror for size against a thick aluminum backing plate he will pitch it to.
Ray's Thin Mirror |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Other Activities
Paul was calculating some sagitta values for a project.
Calculating Paul |
2013-14 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 4 held on 2014-Jan-05 Other Activities
Katie, Jay and Elizabeth all with their eyes on a screen.
Devices, Devices, Devices |
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