Frank Fusco
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I recently joined a new church. New both in the sense it has only recently formed and I officially joined about two weeks ago.
The cross behind the alter was, IMHO, an unattractive wire thing that came from a discount store. We needed better. So after our pastor accepted my offer to make one, I did.
It is made from walnut with ash in the center for accent. It stands 3' tall.
This was a fairly simple project with only one real challenge for me.
Cutting the half-lap was not something I looked forward to doing. I had to use the table saw and I always look for alternate methods before turning on the vicious 'grand dad finger eliminator'. To make the multiple cuts for the rebate I had to stand directly over the blade and look down to see where my cut was taking place. I didn't like doing that. But, a wise expert told me that is the best way to do it. He has a beard so he has to be wise and knowledgeable.
After the cuts I had to clean up with Neander techniques.
I also learned just how valuable a jointer is in a shop. Those long glue-ups would not have been accurate any other way. (Neanders need not speak up at this time. )
I glued together with Titebond II and put some flat head screws in back for good measure.
Finished with rattle can poly.
The cross behind the alter was, IMHO, an unattractive wire thing that came from a discount store. We needed better. So after our pastor accepted my offer to make one, I did.
It is made from walnut with ash in the center for accent. It stands 3' tall.
This was a fairly simple project with only one real challenge for me.
Cutting the half-lap was not something I looked forward to doing. I had to use the table saw and I always look for alternate methods before turning on the vicious 'grand dad finger eliminator'. To make the multiple cuts for the rebate I had to stand directly over the blade and look down to see where my cut was taking place. I didn't like doing that. But, a wise expert told me that is the best way to do it. He has a beard so he has to be wise and knowledgeable.
After the cuts I had to clean up with Neander techniques.
I also learned just how valuable a jointer is in a shop. Those long glue-ups would not have been accurate any other way. (Neanders need not speak up at this time. )
I glued together with Titebond II and put some flat head screws in back for good measure.
Finished with rattle can poly.