Sinker Cypress - edge grain

 From a piece of 5/16" sinker cypress that had its best grain on the edge, I made 42 crosses, most 2 13/16" high, a few 4 3/4" high.  The face grain wasn't what I wanted so I used the Thin Rip Guide to cut strips.  Turned them on their sides and laid out where to make dado cuts using the MatchFit Dado Stop.  See process notes from my journal, page 98.

thickness planing

cutting strips

edge grain nicer than face grain

ready for assembly

finished

Mesquite - 3"

Between March 2-11 from a 5/16" thick piece of mesquite, I made 25 3" tall crosses from 3/8" wide strips.  

Crosses made during Lent

These will be set aside with about 50 more from other wood to be given to those attending the 20th anniversary of the Rejoicing Spirits worship service for those with disabilities at Calvary Lutheran Church in West Chester, PA on October 20.

layout

dado cuts

ripped strips

assembled, corners carved

staining with golden oak

finished, 3 coats urethane