My dear fellow dialists Since I last posted on this subject, Laurel Browning has received a check from Harris Morrison toward the cost of replacing the lost gnomon pattern for the Schmoyer sundial (Sunquest sundial). The original pattern makers are now at work on a new pattern and will be making a small initial production run of casting sets for the sundial. I will be working with Laurel to make complete sundial kits available before the end of Summer, if all goes according to plan.
I am not yet able to quote a price for the kit or a hard and fast delivery time so this post may be a little bit premature. It is prompted, in part, by a request from Mr. Morrison to inform any interested parties that he has shown good faith in providing funds for replacement of the pattern which was lost while in his company's possession. Though I am not aware of any specific communications which he may have received about this matter, I believe that he has been getting some heat from members of this list or from others who had heard about the problem of the lost gnomon pattern. Thanks to any and all who have provided help in getting us to this point! I will post again as soon as I am able give concrete information about the availability of new sundial kits. happy regards Dave Gagnon
