In pursuit of wooden sundials, I have a few problems left, some partially solved. Any help will be most welcome !!!!
Equatorial type - two half-rings - with brass rod for gnomon (I am still not sure of the correct name for this type of dial). 1) Scale for hour lines and numerals: The best I have come up with is "hoop pine" plywood from Australia. It is available in 1/8", 3 ply, water-proof glue and extremely flexible. 2) Hour lines on scale: I am trying to us "fret wire", used by luthiers in guitar making. This wire is designed to fit into a .020 in. groove, which I am having a little trouble with. I need a better idea on this one. 3) Numerals: What I need is Roman Numerals made of brass, which I have been unable to find. I have been using the brass-looking plastic numerals available from the clock kit catalogs. These are really not suitable. 4) Compass: This must be brass. People do not like the plastic Suunto's, even though they are good instruments. The best I have found is a small brass compass made in Bemidgi Minn. that can be corrected for magnetic deviations, but it is small (1-1/8" dia.) and not very accurate. HELP !!!!! Charlie Mead 136 Emerald Cove Lane Rockwood, TN 37854 (423) 354-1993
