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Easy-to-Make Wooden Sundials (Dover Crafts: Woodworking) Paperback – March 1, 1982

by Milton Stoneman (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 80 ratings
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Gnomonics is to the scientific what the Art of Dyalling is to antiquaries: both refer to the art, science, and craft of sundials. The sundial, the oldest mechanical clock, is also the truest — when properly set and corrected it is more accurate at its longitude than modern "standard" time clocks. For beneath and behind the shadows on the dial operate principles of celestial mechanics, geography, trigonometry, and magnetism. But can a sundial be built with this knowledge? Yes, in fact, with proper guidance, a good deal of sundial science can be learned in the making. Here is the guide. The book gently leads beginning diallists into sundial lore and construction. Novice craftsmen who can wield a saw, wood-burning pen, matte knife, sandpaper, and a few other simple tools can make five different kinds of sundials; plans are flexible and allow for embellishment, alteration, and variety of materials. Pre-calculated templates can be removed from the book and transferred by carbon paper to wood. Illustrated step-by-step instructions show how to build these sundials: Horizontal; Direct South Vertical; Folding Equatorial; Bowstring Equatorial; and Diptych. Ultimately, one can design a working pocket sundial! Tables are included for four different latitudes (25º, 32º, 40º, 45º), applicable throughout the United States and much of North America. A table of more than one hundred cities gives latitude, longitude, time, zone, magnetic variation, and the necessary time adjustments. A special section is given to dial correction; the equation of time, longitude, magnetic variation, hour angles. A bibliography and a list of sundial mottoes complete this comprehensive beginning manual.
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    Dover Crafts: Woodworking
  2. Print length
    64 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Dover Publications
  5. Publication date
    March 1, 1982
  6. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0486241416
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0486241418
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Gnomonics is to the scientific what the Art of Dyalling is to antiquaries: both refer to the art, science, and craft of sundials. The sundial, the oldest mechanical clock, is also the truest -- when properly set and corrected it is more accurate at its longitude than modern standard time clocks. For beneath and behind the shadows on the dial operate principles of celestial mechanics, geography, trigonometry, and magnetism. But can a sundial be built with this knowledge? Yes, in fact, with proper guidance, a good deal of sundial science can be learned in the making. Here is the guide. The book gently leads beginning diallists into sundial lore and construction. Novice craftsmen who can wield a saw, wood-burning pen, matte knife, sandpaper, and a few other simple tools can make five different kinds of sundials; plans are flexible and allow for embellishment, alteration, and variety of materials. Pre-calculated templates can be removed from the book and transferred by carbon paper to wood. Illustrated step-by-step instructions show how to build these sundials: Horizontal; Direct South Vertical; Folding Equatorial; Bowstring Equatorial; and Diptych. Ultimately, one can design a working pocket sundial! Tables are included for four different latitudes (25°, 32°, 40°, 45°), applicable throughout the United States and much of North America. A table of more than one hundred cities gives latitude, longitude, time, zone, magnetic variation, and the necessary time adjustments. A special section is given to dial correction; the equation of time, longitude, magnetic variation, hour angles. A bibliography and a list of sundial mottoes complete this comprehensive beginning manual.
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Gnomonics is to the scientific what the Art of Dyalling is to antiquaries: both refer to the art, science, and craft of sundials. The sundial, the oldest mechanical clock, is also the truest — when properly set and corrected it is more accurate at its longitude than modern "standard" time clocks. For beneath and behind the shadows on the dial operate principles of celestial mechanics, geography, trigonometry, and magnetism. But can a sundial be built with this knowledge? Yes, in fact, with proper guidance, a good deal of sundial science can be learned in the making. Here is the guide. The book gently leads beginning diallists into sundial lore and construction. Novice craftsmen who can wield a saw, wood-burning pen, matte knife, sandpaper, and a few other simple tools can make five different kinds of sundials; plans are flexible and allow for embellishment, alteration, and variety of materials. Pre-calculated templates can be removed from the book and transferred by carbon paper to wood. Illustrated step-by-step instructions show how to build these sundials: Horizontal; Direct South Vertical; Folding Equatorial; Bowstring Equatorial; and Diptych. Ultimately, one can design a working pocket sundial! Tables are included for four different latitudes (25º, 32º, 40º, 45º), applicable throughout the United States and much of North America. A table of more than one hundred cities gives latitude, longitude, time, zone, magnetic variation, and the necessary time adjustments. A special section is given to dial correction; the equation of time, longitude, magnetic variation, hour angles. A bibliography and a list of sundial mottoes complete this comprehensive beginning manual.
Original (1982) Dover publication.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; First Edition (March 1, 1982)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486241416
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486241418
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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I bought this book and one by Albert Waugh (Sundials: Their Theory and Construction) because I had a casual interest in sundials and their construction. I'm not a mathematician, astronomer or a serious scientist so the technical side isn't as important to me. I did want to better understand how sundials work and get some ideas about their construction. While you can't judge a book by it's cover the cover of this book does give you a sense of what it's like. It's clearly not meant to be a scientific treatise and it's not highly technical. The information is written and presented to be within reach of the average mortal.I liked the book and it was as good as I expected. The book covers the basic theory of sundials and gives plans for some "easy-to-make" projects. This clearly isn't a stand alone book and I'm glad I also bought the Waugh book as a companion purchase. The two books combined were pretty much what I was looking for.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Papa Jeff
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I was looking for a fun project for my grandsons and I to do. The sundials in this book were very simple up to a moderate ability required. All the projects were fun and allowed me to teach measurements, degrees of angles and researching a project along with the other basics. We found our location in the world and adjusted the clocks to be accurate at our location. We are even going to take the projects to our christmas fair this winter. The boys were very excited to see the results of their laber actually at work. I strongly recomend as a project book and a great learning tool.
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5.0 out of 5 stars neat book
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Nice book, good ideas well described. I'll be building at least one of these.
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liz 22 nd
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
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I got to book to learn how to make a sundial for my lake cabin, it is perfect, detailed and even has patterns in it. wow what a bargain, things (dials) I can make with supplies i have, and also Dials I can make with new purchased items, for that store bought look. I love it and would recommend this to anyone.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic discussion and source book
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2015
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I bought this book and one by Albert Waugh (Sundials: Their Theory and Construction) because I had a casual interest in sundials and their construction. I'm not a mathematician, astronomer or a serious scientist so the technical side isn't as important to me. I did want to better understand how sundials work and get some ideas about their construction. While you can't judge a book by it's cover the cover of this book does give you a sense of what it's like. It's clearly not meant to be a scientific treatise and it's not highly technical. The information is written and presented to be within reach of the average mortal.

I liked the book and it was as good as I expected. The book covers the basic theory of sundials and gives plans for some "easy-to-make" projects. This clearly isn't a stand alone book and I'm glad I also bought the Waugh book as a companion purchase. The two books combined were pretty much what I was looking for.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic discussion and source book
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2015
I bought this book and one by Albert Waugh (Sundials: Their Theory and Construction) because I had a casual interest in sundials and their construction. I'm not a mathematician, astronomer or a serious scientist so the technical side isn't as important to me. I did want to better understand how sundials work and get some ideas about their construction. While you can't judge a book by it's cover the cover of this book does give you a sense of what it's like. It's clearly not meant to be a scientific treatise and it's not highly technical. The information is written and presented to be within reach of the average mortal.

I liked the book and it was as good as I expected. The book covers the basic theory of sundials and gives plans for some "easy-to-make" projects. This clearly isn't a stand alone book and I'm glad I also bought the Waugh book as a companion purchase. The two books combined were pretty much what I was looking for.
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FuzzyKitten
3.0 out of 5 stars Good starter book for first time dial maker.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2012
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This book is a well made book physically that gives very detailed descriptions and basic photo and hand drawn examples of the written word. It is as advertised and although it holds several types of dials for several lattitudes what this book is not is a book to teach you how to make any other type of dial , for any other latitudes than listed, than the dials in the book. So, I would not suggest this book as one for a person who is wanting to learn the mathematics of making a very location accurate dial by mathematic construction in wood; this is just not that type of book but, if you already know the mathematics this book could give you some good design and style ideas for a custom wooden dial. Also, the full size dial templates are a real help. In short, this is not a book I would use for reference; just a book to make somewhat accurate wooden dials of types described by the book.
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Merv Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2017
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Fascinating. I'm an aficionado of navigation and sundials.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2015
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What a great little book. Excellent illustrations and plans. This is a great buy.
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FGBart
2.0 out of 5 stars Dos estrellas debido a que no esta bien explicado
Reviewed in Mexico on October 17, 2017
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Trae buenos proyectos pero no vienen explicados a detalle. Voy a tratar de hacer alguno, y tratar de seguir las instrucciones.
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Yvon Blais
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2017
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Great for sundial builders
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peter williamson
5.0 out of 5 stars good sundial book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2013
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it is a Very good book and proved good plans and projects and is ideal for the beginer love it
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting ideas
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2019
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Only 4 stars as the text suggests that you remove the templates from the book to use them. I wonder if the original binding was centre stitched (with staples) to allow their removal. The present binding (perfect) requires a surgical approach. That said, there are some very good projects described in this book. A little research to find your geolocation (latitude and longitude) and the direction of true north for positioning the finished dial. Tables exist that give the hour line angles for the UK There is also a graph called ;the equation of time' that gives corrections to the time shown to compensate for the elkpical orbit of the esrth around the sun giving greater accuracy to the indicated time. All these extras ca be found on the web.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2017
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Interesting book .
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