Sam Falzone Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 That is wonderful Frosty - I can't see any catywompus. You got a good heart - most other people would just send flowers. You're gonna get just the biggest hug ever - and I imagine a lot of tears. I'm glad to know you Frosty - even if it is just over email. Is there a tutorial somewhere that explains how to make these kind of crosses? There are some great skills in there that I want to learn. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W. Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Frosty, Here are my measurements for a cross out of 1/2" stock. The cross itself will be 6". I add 1 1/8" for the curls. This makes the total length of 1/2" barstock 8 1/4" long. I will make one split 5 1/2" long and the other 3 1/2" long. Once it is split I will cut the top the same length as the arms. I will mark each end in the middle 1 1/8" from the end. I will draw these to a point and later split to the 1 1/8" mark. I put a 3/8" drive 1/2" deep socket in the leg vise and use the working end to make the scrolls. I have made a few to these proportions and like the final product. I had a problem with the center not opening properly. I was told to open it a little at at time switching between the arms and the column. Since I started doing it this way, I have not had a problem. I have a picture of one in the gallery that is similar but, I thing it is out of 3/4" stock... Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Thanks Mike, Sam. I really don't know what to do for people in pain so I do what I know. Sometimes it works out. Thanks Jerry, I'll give your dimensions a try, Deb wants a cross for Christmas, I hope we get enough warm weather to do it for her. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Frosty, that is a fine piece of work. The fleur de lis, really set it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I really like the way you did those ends. Good for a first cross..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Mulholland - Tetnum Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 really nice work i like it alot i guess this means youre back to forgeing or did i miss something quite a while ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Frosty, good job on your cross. I've never made one....I don't know how exactly I wound up NOT making one! I will be reveiwing this thread for info on 'how to do' it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Frosty, Good work by a good man. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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