[ATM] The 15.5 Ultra Thin

[vorblesnak@peak.org]

There is just something almost sexy about a piece of glass that has come
through 500 grit.  The suface is so smooth, almost like a velvet.  Yeah,
yeah I know, this man has been around his glass too long.  Well after a
forced exile of 60 days it is nice to do some work again.

I have not quite 40 minutes at 500 grit.  Three longish wets.  The surface
is even and I see no deep pits.  But before going on to 12 micron I am
going to wait and check it once more with rested eyes in the light of day.
 That is one thing I like about slumped projects, they finish out so
smoothly.  I can just almost read 10 point fonts through the glass.

I should be able to begin polishing this week.  Still thinking about the
lap design if anyone wants to throw their ideas in.  Right now I am
leaning towards a stacked wood surface with pitch squares applied
individually, as opposed to pouring a lap and faceting.

On a side note, I scored three pieces of 1/4 inch plate.  Tops from an old
coffee table, they are 22 inches and 28 inches respectivly.  Now the kiln
becomes a problem.  AND, there is a microwave turntable project yet.  That
will be the first slumped Pyrex mirror for me.

David Davis
Toledo, OR 97391

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