A simple grave cross made of cedar and the heart is purpleheart. It is made with a simple half lap joint and Titebond III. The edges have a simple routed detail (hard to see in the picture). I originally made it from cedar to let it weather naturally, but I liked the finished product so much I had to preserve it. It is coated with General Finishes Exterior 450 semi gloss. This is the first time I have used this product, but I have loved all the other General Finishes products I have tried in the past. I wiped on the finish, which went on easily. It has about ten thin coats and will hopefully last a couple years.
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 1299 days ago
Well done looks good
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Karson
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#2 posted 1299 days ago
A great looking cross. Nice job.
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FatScratch
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#3 posted 1257 days ago
The cross was for my Dad’s grave. The cemetery sells cheaply made pine crosses, poorly stained and coated with interior grade poly, for which they charge $45. I couldn’t let something like that go on my Dad’s grave!
Larry
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#4 posted 1175 days ago
Very nicely done. The purpleheart heart adds a nice touch. I have always been interested in purpleheart. Nice job!
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