The start of another raffle telescope begins with a stripped mirror.

Herb shows off his stellar 1/8th wave mirror

Ralph (left) works with Matt to mark Matt's tube before drilling holes.

Paul (left) with Jim Hunter and Jim's 12.5" mirror

Randy (left) and Ralph take tube measurements for the holes in Randy's tube.

Joe Colontonio (left) and Irv Nadelhaft (right) work on mirrors while Paul offers expert advice.

Pete Rymshaw with his finished 10" telescope

Tom nearing completion of a stunning 10" mirror while another mirror presses with its tool.

A rare, collector's image of Paul McNabb posing with a mirror and tool.