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From a 3/4" oak board, I resawed to 3/8" thick (and 3/16" for a future batch) and made 24 crosses that are 2 3/4" high and 3 small ones 1 13/16" high. I assembled them on November 3, Election Day.
I kept the cross on the left with the dark spot for my collection. I always drill a hole across each vertical piece so people can put a chain or cord through to hang or wear it. I made a mistake and drilled through the face instead of the side, so I glued a piece of 1/8" diameter dowel and sanded it flush. No one would ever have known if I didn't tell you :-) Here is the rest of the story:
Years ago when I started making small crosses, I didn't drill the hole for hanging. My idea was that a cross could be carried in one's pocket or set on a table. As I gave them away, almost 9 of 10 recipients turned the cross over and said "I could put a hole in that and hang it." Since then, I drill the hole before assembling.
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cutting dadoes
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cut strips
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cutting pieces
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assembled
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my specs
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