Face it. Nobody really cares what time it is. We just want to know whom to blame, where to point the finger of blame. Originally, I was going to make a sun dial, but realized the market for BLAME DIAL was so much greater. The pointer thingy in the middle (called a "gnomen" on a sun dial) is made of sheet steel cut to the form of a pointing finger. Instead of hours of the face or dial, I simply used welding rod to create the words, "You, you, you, you, you, you." So, no matter where the shadow of the the blame finger falls and no matter the time "YOU ARE TO BLAME!" I am surprised I have not sold one to every state legislature and city council in the country. It is also very popular with recently divorced women.
The actual piece came out pretty much as the sketch, except I found I had a very heavy crankshaft from an old Honda auto to use as the stand. That kept the wind from blowing over the Blame Dial easily. It was painted with deep bronze paint and high lighted with gold. CLICK ON PICTURES TO SEE ENLARGEMENTS AND DETAILS.
The actual piece came out pretty much as the sketch, except I found I had a very heavy crankshaft from an old Honda auto to use as the stand. That kept the wind from blowing over the Blame Dial easily. It was painted with deep bronze paint and high lighted with gold. CLICK ON PICTURES TO SEE ENLARGEMENTS AND DETAILS.
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