In September of 2010 in my new workshop, I completed my first "batch" of crosses made from apple. I set a goal to make thousands of crosses and give them away. Having surpassed the goal, I will continue as long as I can. It is a joy!
(This blog focuses on the material aspect of making crosses rather than the best part - the spiritual act of giving them away.)
From a 3/16" thick piece of oak 20" long, I cut 8 strips 5'16" wide and made 40 crosses 2 3/8" high (see notebook page 75). Half I stained with Puritan Pine and the other with Red Mahogany, then a couple coats of polyurethane.
