Message text written by INTERNET:[email protected] >What is the best method to attach a metal rod gnomon to a stained glass sundial window?<
Two methods have been used down the years. The first is to secure the gnomon by stays that are soldered (or otherwise fixed) to the edges of the window or to the lead surrounding the actual dial - if that is a small part of the window. Sometimes, though more rarely, the glass is drilled and one or more of the stays held by nuts on either side - with some padding of course. The glass used is usually 3mm thick (one eighth inch) and this is remarkably strong. I have a photo somewhere of one of Chris's dials from the back if you are interested - but it might take a day or so to find it. Patrick -
