March 2012 page 38
Tony Moss

Midnight Nodus

This short piece describes a tradition of local people climbing an artificial hill to view the Silver-link Park sundial at midnight on New Year's Eve to watch firework displays, highlighting a unique, non-gnomonic interaction with the sundial.
The BSS and Members

December 2012 page 42
Tony Moss

Secure Fixings And Fastenings For Sundials

This article addresses methods for securely fixing sundials, focusing on preventing theft and damage. It discusses replacing rusted iron gnomons with stainless steel, using shaped stone blocks with acrylic paste, and cross-bolting for heavy gnomons. For dial plates, methods include recessing them into plinths and using threaded holes with retaining bolts.
Construction Projects, Restoration projects, Sundial Design & Layout

March 2011 page 11
Tony Moss

Accurate Division Without the Use of a Dividing Engine

The author explores methods for accurately dividing sundial scales without modern dividing engines. He proposes a compact, semi-mechanical system using pivot pins and a straightedge, designed to fit on a bench, and notes its superiority over Ramsden's engine in terms of user comfort.
Construction Projects, Dialling Tools, Sundial Design & Layout

June 2010 page 37
Tony Moss

Building the Chime Dial

This article details the practical construction challenges and solutions for the Chime Dial. The author describes the difficulties in achieving a sharp sunray cutoff for the Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) due to internal reflections and the need for blackened brass shims.
Sundial Design & Layout, Construction Projects

September 2010 page 22
Tony Moss

Ye Newlie Patented Sundyall Thief Catcher Mk 3

Humorous cartoon.

March 2009 page 48
Tony Moss

Sundial Alarm

This entry describes an inventive "Ye Sundyal Alarme Bafic Modelle" and a "Deluxe modelle" The basic model uses sunlight focused by a cylindrical lens to heat a copper ball, melting wax that triggers a mousetrap and a bell. The deluxe version also lights a fire for a morning posset, offering a creative, if anachronistic, take on sundial functionality.
Dials: Unusual, DIY Sundial Projects

December 2009 page 43
Val Cowham
Tony Moss
Jim Marginson
Frank Evans
Mike Isaacs
Claus Jensen

BSS East Anglian safari: 19-25 September 2009

A multi-authored, day-by-day account of the society's annual week-long tour, this year through East Anglia. The report details the many historical and modern dials visited in Suffolk, Norwich, Essex, and surrounding areas, providing a travelogue of the group's discoveries and activities.
Historical Dials, The BSS and Members

June 2007 page 64
Tony Moss

Making Brass Disks the Easy Way

This article describes an improved, easier method for making brass and bronze disks for sundials, specifically using double-sided adhesive tape and a lathe chuck. It offers a simpler alternative to previous laborious methods, suitable for various disk sizes up to the lathe's maximum capacity.
Construction Projects, DIY Sundial Projects

September 2007 page 124
Tony Moss

Drilling Brass Without Tears

This article provides a simple modification to standard drills to safely and effectively drill brass, which is often described as a greedy metal that can cause drills to dig-in aggressively. The technique involves blunting the drill's cutting edge to a vertical flat so it scrapes rather than cuts, requiring a separate set of modified drills.
DIY Sundial Projects

February 2006 page 35
Tony Moss

Double Trouble - The Realization in Bronze of the Henry Wynne Replica Dial

This article details the intricate process of creating a 30-inch bronze replica of the Henry Wynne dial. It covers pattern making, casting, and challenging precision machining operations, including overcoming issues with a gnomon that was initially too short and perfecting a complex knife-edge. The project required meticulous effort and problem-solving.
Construction Projects, Dials: Double Horizontal, Restoration projects, Sundial Design & Layout

December 2006 page 177
Tony Moss

Making Replacement Springs for a Pilkington & Gibbs Helio-Chronometer

Tony Moss provides instructions for crafting replacement springs for Pilkington & Gibbs Helio-Chronometers. The article outlines using a rolling jig to shape half-hard brass, enhancing its properties through work-hardening and planishing. This ensures the springs function correctly, highlighting traditional metalworking techniques adapted for precise instrument repair.
Construction Projects, DIY Sundial Projects, Dials: Heliochronometer

December 2006 page 180
Tony Moss
Leonard Honey
Kevin Karney
David Hindle
Claus Jensen
Brian Moss

BSS visit to Nürnberg

This multi-author report details the British Sundial Society's visit to Nürnberg, exploring historical sundials on sites like St Lawrence church (1502), the Fembo House, and various multi-faced dials in Rothenberg. The trip also included visits to St Rochus Cemetery, where gravestones of famous dial makers feature classical diptych dials.
Dials: Multi Faced, Dials: Portable, Historical Dials, The BSS and Members

February 2000 page 45
Tony Moss

A Trip to the N.A.S.S. Conference at Hartford, CT, U.S.A. 1999

Report on the North American Sundial Society conference, with discussions on topics presented.
The BSS and Members

October 1997 page 26
Tony Moss

Sundials Go Green in Newcastle

Report on a "Green Day" event in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where British Sundial Society members set up a display to promote sundialling. Despite poor weather, they engaged with visitors, including the Lady Lord Mayor, and provided information about sundials. The author notes that while it may not have significantly advanced "Green Issues or the cause of Sundialling," it created a pleasant opportunity for members to discuss dials.
The BSS and Members