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.)
Using the Thin Rip Guide, ripped five 1/2" wide pieces using antique sinker cypress. I made ten 6" high handsome wall crosses. Stained with Puritan Pine which looks so good on cypress and applied 3 coats of urethane.