Figured I’d better become proficient at grinding my own glass. It’s easy, but time consuming. Easier than grinding a telescope mirror anyway. Got a 16″x20″ sheet of glass at Home Hardware for $2.00. Saves $40 USD plus ridiculous shipping and duty followed by 6 to 8 weeks of waiting from eBay.

Sanding the glass
Sanding the glass
Ground glass
Ground glass
Ground glass in the spring back
Ground glass in the spring back

It could probably use a bit more sanding, but it works.