Re: Giant Cone Gnomon?

Message - From: Douglas Bateman To: John Carmichael Cc: Sundial List Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 2:28 AM Subject: Re: Giant Cone Gnomon? Dear John,Mike Cowham has kindly supplied the image as used in the book. I know you have seen it, but others may be interested. Best

Re: Giant Cone Gnomon?

might construct a giant cone gnomon out of metal sheetsorcement sprayed on wire mesh. Both of these methods seem possible. (what about fiberglass?) Also, I like the ideas of Tony John Davis who both mentioned the multisided polygon (pyramid) as an alternative design. A pyramid can have any

Re: Giant Cone Gnomon?

construct a giant cone gnomon out of metal sheets or cement sprayed on wire mesh.  Both of these methods seem possible.  (what about fiberglass?)   Also, I like the ideas of Tony John Davis who both mentioned the multisided polygon (pyramid) as an alternative design.  A pyramid can have any number

Giant Cone Gnomon?

a giant cone gnomon, but I have no idea how in the world you would construct one!I don't think I have ever seen a giant cone gnomon on a monumental sized sundial. Would it be easier to make it out of concrete poured in a mold, bent sheet metalor some other material?Any ideas Tony or anyone

Re: Giant Cone Gnomon?

is 120' wide and the perpendicular gnomon will be 12' (3.65M) tall. I'd like to talk the builder into using a giant cone gnomon, but I have no idea how in the world you would construct one!I don't think I have ever seen a giant cone gnomon on a monumental sized sundial. Would it be easier to make it out

Re: Giant Cone Gnomon?

. http://atensundials.com - Original Message - From: John Carmichael To: Sundial List Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 8:43 AM Subject: Giant Cone Gnomon? Hello All (esp. sundial makers): I needsome helpon something. (what else is new)... I'm

Re: Giant Cone Gnomon?

. sundial makers):   I need some help on something.  (what else is new)...   I'm designing a huge horizontal dial for Cordera Elementary School in Colorado Springs.  The face is 120' wide and the perpendicular gnomon will be 12'  (3.65M) tall.  I'd like to talk the builder into using a giant cone gnomon

Re: Giant Cone Gnomon?

makers):   I need some help on something.  (what else is new)...   I'm designing a huge horizontal dial for Cordera Elementary School in Colorado Springs.  The face is 120' wide and the perpendicular gnomon will be 12'  (3.65M) tall.  I'd like to talk the builder into using a giant cone gnomon

Re: Giant Cone Gnomon?

Hi John I'm designing a huge horizontal dial for Cordera Elementary School in Colorado Springs. The face is 120' wide and the perpendicular gnomon will be 12' (3.65M) tall. I'd like to talk the builder into using a giant cone gnomon, but I have no idea how in the world you would construct

Re: Giant Cone Gnomon?

the builder into using a giant cone gnomon, but I have no idea how in the world you would construct one!   I don't think I have ever seen a giant cone gnomon on a monumental sized sundial.  Would it be easier to make it out of concrete poured in a mold, bent sheet metal or some other material? Any ideas Tony

AW: Giant Cone Gnomon?

john, I suggest a tried-and-tested, lowtech but labourious method: since a cone is a developable surface it can be of flat material. you should be able to get a piece of remesh large enough, or make one by overlapping two sheets and wiring them together. cut out the cone and roll it up.