How to make a DIY sundial from start to finish. Learn how to set up the proper angles for the hour lines on the dial plate and how to set the gnomon angle as well as how to position the sundial for accuracy.
Enjoy!
Making a sundial is something we’ve wanted to do for a long time. As with any project we do, we wanted to make it a bit different. Rather than making it with a standard round dial plate we went with a leaf for the plate. We learned a lot along the way and we were pretty happy with the end result.
What you’ll need
- Wood (scrap wood works for all of this, we used a small piece of cherry for the gnomon though)
- Dowel (if making a pedestal)
- Dremel or other rotary tool and craving bits
- Propane torch
- Resin (we use Famowood Glaze Coat)
- Stain and Finish
- Screws & Glue
