Bob Gibson
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I've been tasked with making the cross for my grandsons grave. It will probably be about 4' tall.
I've bought black locust. I wanted to make the cross 1 1/2"- 2" thick but the only locust that I could find fairly locally is 4/4. I'm thinking about planing 2 pcs to 3/4" or so then gluing them together.
I bought Gorilla glue and I have Titebond 3 just not sure which one would be best. Keeping in mind that a foot or so of the cross will be buried in the earth.
The pieces will be about 3" wide and face glued. Should I use epoxy or will Gorilla or TB111 work ???????
I'm thinking about finding some place and having his name and date laser engraved on it. Also was thinking about leaving it unfinished because locust almost looks like teak when its aged.
Would you recommend a finish on it or leave it natural?? Locust will last embedded in the ground for 30 years or more.
Sorry, not a fun subject to bring up. I just want to make sure I don't screw it up.
Thanks for your insight.
I've bought black locust. I wanted to make the cross 1 1/2"- 2" thick but the only locust that I could find fairly locally is 4/4. I'm thinking about planing 2 pcs to 3/4" or so then gluing them together.
I bought Gorilla glue and I have Titebond 3 just not sure which one would be best. Keeping in mind that a foot or so of the cross will be buried in the earth.
The pieces will be about 3" wide and face glued. Should I use epoxy or will Gorilla or TB111 work ???????
I'm thinking about finding some place and having his name and date laser engraved on it. Also was thinking about leaving it unfinished because locust almost looks like teak when its aged.
Would you recommend a finish on it or leave it natural?? Locust will last embedded in the ground for 30 years or more.
Sorry, not a fun subject to bring up. I just want to make sure I don't screw it up.
Thanks for your insight.