I am kind of new here and this is my first contribution of a small project.  The thermometer was a gift from my in-laws, but they knew that I would not like the original base.  It is a bit tippy and cats or kids will eventually knock it over.  I took a piece of driftwood and cut it in half and used a forstner bit to make the hole that holds the foam pads to secure the glass tube.  I used a piece of 1/4" square stock about 36" long.  I had a post going the other day about symmetry and this is the result.  The ends met up well, just the twist was off.  I would have liked the top where it hooks not as wide, but it am happy with it.  

 

Original thermometer.

 

 

 

 

Cored out block with foam pad. Made a top one also.

 

 

I ended up flattening the ends and doing opposite twists while it was still straight.  The twists ended up being a 1/4" off from the opposite side.  It was good practice though.

 

 

I bent the rod in the middle and made a bell shape bend to hang it on the hook.  I secured the bottom block first and then the top. 

 

 

I made a simple scroll end hook to hang it on.  It will end up in the house, up high and away from danger of being tipped over.

 

   

 

Very good job!  I like those thermometers to begin with, but your retrofit really sets it off.  Now I'm gonna have to steal your idea!

 

Good lines and execution, hoss.  Keep it up.

Thanks Vaughn.  The other change would have been to use a longer piece of stock so the legs on each side could have gone all the way to the bottom of the lower block and wrapped under it for more security.  The screws have polyurethane glue in the holes to keep 'em tight.

Wow looks very cool .

 

Sam

Brilliant idea on hanging it. You just made a stable hanger for the cool thermometer, clever solution. Well done!

like it!!

Thanks all.  I got the idea from a door knocker at Plimoth Plantation.

 

This is awesome. Looks a xxxx of a lot better! (is that considered "bad" language on here? If so sorry..)

 

Yes, and it got Xed out

That looks much better than the original hanger. I'm thinking it'd be marketable if you decide to go that route. Well done.

 

Frosty The Lucky.

Thanks Frosty.  I am always looking for items to repurpose to the style I like.