Great idea, and execution.
You really only needed 'Lunch', ' Dinner', and 'Miller Time' on the face, Stan.


Nice lawn! I'm jealous.

 

Great project idea, and excellent execution! Sun dials used to serve the same purpose I suppose.

 

Needed an outside clock for my wife when she is gardening and tends to loose track of time
its built from 1x9 eastern cedar 36x36 in 3/4 thick and strapped at the back cross wise

with 1x4 cedar to prevent
the clock dial warping.
used African mahogany 1/4 thick for the numbers fastened with small brass screws.
Movement is recessed in the dial back about 4in dia
Used the cnc for the dial board and the co2 laser for the numbers

https://youtu.be/C5ZXI3qx_qs

What a great idea, I've got to build one like that and put it on the side of my house facing the road.

Herb

 

My wife does all the gardening and lawn care, I cut and rake a bit and carry the heavy stuff
but she makes it all look good and of course its a good home for my horse

 

No lawns where I live, but my wife loses time also. Thanks for the plan.

 

Very nice, Stan. What kind of movement did you use? Is there such a thing as an outdoor movement?

Funny, like 4Dthinker, sun-dial came into my mind when I saw this.

 

Sun dials only work here 13 days a year,and not all in a row,they come and go unannounced.
Herb

 

clock movement

the movement and 17.5 hands come from stockade Guelph on (on line and store)(under 50.00)
When I machined out the back for the movement I cut a coffee can to fit and hoping this would shield the movement
a bit 9hoping)(we'll see)
My clock dial is 1 1/2 thick movement is a 7/8 type shaft ,you have a choice

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the movement and 17.5 hands come from stockade Guelph on (on line and store)(under 50.00)
When I machined out the back for the movement I cut a coffee can to fit and hoping this would shield the movement
a bit 9hoping)(we'll see)
My clock dial is 1 1/2 thick movement is a 7/8 type shaft ,you have a choice

its Stockade - Your source for decorative painting, crafting and woodworking supplies!

Thanks Stan I bookmarked them. I think that if you keep the water out, it should be okay.

 

Great looking sign/sundial, Gale!!
It's what, 30+" across?

 

Thanks!
Yes, 31"w x 38.5"h

woodman12 : don't think a sun dial can be mounted on a wall

Actually, it's been done for centuries around the world. Once you know your latitude and longitude, there are formulas that get you the correct layout for accurate time. This one is accurate to the minute, whenever the sun shines, :laugh2:. I change out the number plates twice a year during DST changes.

Sorry to intrude on your thread "woodman 12" but when 'sundial' was mentioned, I couldn't resist :wink:.

 

don't think a sun dial can be mounted on a wall

 

Here's one I see when I visit family in Austria.

 

Just for reference: this is the site I use when making sundials for myself or others. Sundial Damia.net Google Maps . Pretty easy; put in the address and follow the other instructions on the site, print the layout and then I take that into my graphics software and design. Note: the placement wall doesn't need to face due south, just the more southern exposure, the longer time span.
Enjoy!