amazingkevin Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 she wanted me to make her another cross but this time out of pressure treated 2x4".i googled it for the right dimensions but couldn't find anything to help me .I did find it needs to be 3 to 1 what ever that means .so i ended up trying to use all the8' 2x4'' to make the cross .each piece at the top is 16 1/4"x 3 and the bottom is 41 1/2".I notched it and did a real rough job of it .To fix it i loaded it up with silicone caulk and 1" pin nailed it about 20 times each side.this will be a test piece,lol And to top that all off the pin nailer couldn't get any air from the compresser as the compressor wouldn't start..it's new 6 years ago and i had to fix it after sitting but got it going ,but this time i tryed in side and it would'nt work i started to dissect it and stopped to think some-more ,do i really want to do this after working all day ?then i came up with a brain storm ,maybe because the cord im using inside doesn't have a ground on it .i tryed the outside cord and it fired right up so maybe i have some wires switched .they are not the usual colors there was a problem right away but it's working dont try to fix it or u will render it useless! lawson56, wombatie and bobscroll 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Kevin please be aware that pressure treated lumber generally uses chemicals that are not good for consumption such as breathing the sawdust. Please take care when working with it. DW Luperez548 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Your right i forgot ,thanks for the heads up, the village has saved me again! Luperez548 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) Kevin, I enjoy the way you have described making the cross.Why you made it, how you made it, the problems you had making it and how you solved a problem. I enjoyed.The title tells it all and the cross is a nicety to make for her.God bless.Larry Edited January 8, 2014 by LarryEA amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) Kevin all the troubles you had with it,and it still came out looking Fantastic,2 Thumbs Up.We Wood craftsmen are just to stubborn to quit. :thumbs: Edited January 8, 2014 by lawson56 amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Beautiful work, have a knack for solving problems you that are presented. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hi Kevin That is some cross. Looks great for the amount of work you put into it. Where does your land lady plan on displaying such an item? Hopefully not on her mantle. Lol. Well done. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Larry Frank and Ron,sounds like a pizza place,lol thanks for the kind words.you've no idea how it goes straight to my head an heart.A day with out people in the village uplifting each other is my kind of place .Thanks again kind friends!your the best best best! :) LarryEA, bobscroll and Luperez548 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Kevin Even with all the problems you had, you nailed it (pun intended) Great job and wonderful story Thanks God Bless Homer & Carol amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 The last cross was on her dieing palm and the tree trimming people talked her in to removeing the tree.not sure where this ones going but im sure it's on a nother tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Kevin please be aware that pressure treated lumber generally uses chemicals that are not good for consumption such as breathing the sawdust. Please take care when working with it. DW Totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 thanks Smitty ,i was offered poles one time free and they would load in the truck free ,but i remembered kreasone soaked wood is real bad to cut and now you taught me about this wood ,Good man! thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefie Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thats a very nice cross, glad you stuck with it to overcome your problems and get it done. I also agree with the others, use a mask with treated wood. Keefie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luperez548 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Kevin, you got first class support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thank you LUIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellis Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Kevin, the cross looks great. I think the 3 to 1 means it should be 3 times as tall as it is wide and from what I see I think you got really close. jellis amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thank you JELLIS i try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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