bsiler Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I have a friend who wants to make kind of a large Frederick's Cross for his daughter. I've done a search and I can't find them here. I was sure (thought I was) that I had seen them talked about here. He has dimensions for smaller ones but when he tries to go bigger he says the proportions aren't right. Can anyone tell me where I can find out about the crosses. Thanks Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I am sure that you will find tons of info if you google. As far as proportions though, I have seen tables but they never seemed right to me... use your eyes! There are no RULES and everyone will judge a bit differently. If the proportions seem wrong to him change them until they seem right. Basically, more overlap in the cuts gives a larger space in the center, legs should look right to you (but this can vary a lot). I sometimes leave a bit extra on the top vertical leg for forging into an eye so that the cross can be a pendant. Some guys drill or punch instead. Here is one thread from here that might help:Crosses and more crosses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Here is one I downloaded some time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Thanks John, I was wondering how they did that. One more thing I have learned. Since I don't retain things well , I printed it out. Again, thanks Mark<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Koss Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Thank you for posting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Some Guy named Ntech did a demo, it is posted on Anvilfire website, that is the proportions I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 the proportions work out to be for the short leg 1 and the long leg 1 3/4 of what ever stock you use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Since I am a bit of a scrounger, I used RR spikes. They are a little thicher square but they turned out nice. This weekend was the first time that I attempted to make any and I am hooked. They are so simple to make. The wife loves them. Thanks for posting the plans John. Mark<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 These are some crosses that I made a while back but didn't know how to retrieve or resize the pictures from my phone. These are from 3/8ths solid stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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