Weather centre Christmas pressie

[PowerTool]

For my ex-wife - I though it would look nice in the pub

Start off with some lime,some weather guages from Axminster (thermometer,barometer,hygrometer) and loads of holesaws and forstner bits - none of which are the right size

So,use next size up holesaw to make a template

Use a collar and straight cutter on the router to make holes from the front,then drill smaller holes through from the back

Find a flush trimming bit that is long enough to go full depth

And rout out/clean up

Make sure the holes are the right size (too late if not..)

Sand,polish and add the guages.

Andrew

 

[woodbloke]

They look good as a set - thought I would like to have a go at making a set like that at some time - Rob

 

[Paul Chapman]

Nice, Andrew :wink:

Cheers

Paul

 

[stix]

Hi andrew

They look great! And you have just given me a great idea for a christmas gift for the father-in-law (he already checks and records the daily rainfall where he lives so this would really suit him).

What is the minimum thickness of wood would I need to recess the gauges?

Cheers
Steve

 

[PowerTool]

Thanks Steve - guages are just less than 20mm depth.
Come in three sizes,I used the largest ones (100mm diameter)

Andrew