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I recently finished another project for UWRF. The Dean of
the College of Arts and Sciences called and asked me to
serve as artistic consultant and fabricator for a 28' x 58" foot
vertical sundial. The work on the sundial, was technically
exacting and difficult. I mention it here because it shows the
care that we put into the work coming out of our studios.
The sundial shape of course was dictated by precise
mathematical formulas, but the materials, their fabrication
and mounting were left to me. In order to maintain the
accuracy of the timepiece we fabricated and located the
pieces within .063 on the 30 x 60 wall. All pieces fit, and the dial keeps
time within about 30 sec or less all year long. Both Dean Prochnow and
Dr. Shepherd, who did the calculations were impressed with the quality
of the work we delivered. You may contact Dr. Shepard, Neal has retired.
Dr. John Shepherd, Physics Dept
College of Arts and Sciences,
172 Kleinpell Fine Arts Building,
University of Wisconsin River Falls,
410 S. 3rd St.
River Falls, WI 54022-5001
John Shepherd <John.P.G.Shepherd@uwrf.edu>
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