How To Build A Simple Cross

[@EmilyIvak]

Your video gave me more thorough information than all the others I've watched, especially the names of the tools that you used and the polyurethane. Thank you for being so generous.

[@hamtalker2007]

I love how your kids are interested in wood working and not a phone, good job this is a very helpful video thank you and sorry for your loss

[@JohnnySmith-o8i]

Sorry for the loss of your dog. Love that your children are involved. You are a great father and also presented an outstanding video. I am going to build a cross for Jesus for Christmas, and this video answered all of my questions. Thank you.

[@kylenewberry8598]

Doing a new cross for the church. Appreciate the insight, and also how great a dad you are by showing them and engaging them in the work themselves! I know many of my peers of mid-30's lament that fact that our Dad's knew pretty much any home problem, but most of us never picked up stuff from them.

[@sethgowen]

Very helpful, thank you and God Bless

[@ProjectDadLife]

Sorry for your loss bud!

[@PatriotDIY]

Thanks

[@carolmasslow2823]

Wonderful job! So good you let your little one help.

[@chrisgilbert5461]

I just wanted to say thank you sir, my best friend died all the way back in 2013 and me and my parent were the only family he had. We didnt even have the funds for a funeral we had to do car washes and stuff to raise money for it. So we really didnt have the money for a tomb stone. I was 12 years old so unfortunately i had no way to make the money myself either and as time went on i just got caught up with life, well I went out to his grave recently its out in the country so not many people go or even know where it is and it looks terrible it was all over grown and the ground was sunk in. Im slowly gixing everything but i still do not have the funds for a tombstone i just had my first kid recently. So ive been thinking of ways i can get my brother what he deserves and mark his final resting spot. I dont have the tools to make this but youve given me great ideas and taught me how to use the tools i dont have just incase i run into someone that does have them. It has been 11 years since he was put to rest and im very happy to think that i can finally do something to mark his spot. So i tip my hat to you sir. thank you.

[@TheSilliestFellaEver]

My cat died in May this year, instead of giving her a proper burial, we just shoveled her into a trash container like she was nothing (Sadly this was the only choice, she didnt die peacefully and got killed by a car), now a few months later im crying over how I never gave her a proper burial and a proper goodbye, gonna be making this once im able to

[@branditagirs8146]

I'm sorry for your loss but don't beat yourself up. You can build a memorial for her and pay respects that way. So sorry for your poor kitty. Take care.

[@droberts73543]

Great marker I'll be using this idea for my Baby Girl that just passed today 12/12/2023 she was the by far the best dog I ever had come into my life and was with me for 19 yrs Thank you for the idea and instructions on this because I just couldn't think at this time...God Bless

[@manuellopezjr6961]

Very good job. Suggestions if you make more crosses. I've been making them for a few years now. Same design. I use Windows publisher to spell out the name and dates. This gives you different fonts to use. Print it out and trace it with carbon paper. Carve the letters. I then paint the letters black and it's ok to smear the paint cause after the paint dries, you sand the wood and it will leave the black paint in the carving. I then stain the wood and let it dry. I apply an outdoor sealant to weather proof it. I've made them out of 2x4, 2x6, and 4x4. By far 4x4 is the nicest of all. On 2x4 I'll route the edge with a Roman ogee bit to give it more appeal. But you did a good job.

[@David-p3i8i]

Good job. I was looking to make one myself. Just was wondering the distance from the top of the cross to horizontal cross beam.

[@peanutsteam2036]

Love it I wish you were in New Jersey! Also love the way you involved your son! Do you know anyone near Atco New Jersey

[@mranderson1979]

What type of wood did you use for this? It looks like PT but I don't think it is if you put oil base clear coat on it, or am I wrong.

[@Richardhead]

Thank you 😢

[@markpiotrowsky2191]

How far down do you place cross beam?

[@jonparnell6783]

Thank you! Unfortunately building a cross today for a roadside memorial cross.

[@Willisonn]

Sorry to ask u but I was just wondering as I just made my own cross is it ok for it not to be perfect it’s a bit wonky and not long enough? Hope u can help!

[@Xbolt1969]

Nice .

[@hollyknapp2650]

How do you get it to stay in the ground so it will hold up during rain and snow

[@PatriotDIY]

@hollyknapp2650 burry it deep enough and pack the ground in around it. You could also use concrete but I didnt

[@hollyknapp2650]

@PatriotDIY thank you so much

[@BetteTwain]

My dad just died and I wanted to make one of these to put up where he passed. 😢 I'm not very handy at making things but this is helpful😢

[@robertroggensack5553]

I'm going to make one for my dad and put it up at our favorite camping place.

[@ytslayernight]

How deep in the ground does it go?

[@PatriotDIY]

Mines about a foot but of course you can go as deep as you feel like digging!

[@robertmcconnell2445]

Are you in North Carolina

[@TroyRoadcap-qq5pq]

The notches, how deep do they need to be?

[@PatriotDIY]

Half the thickness

[@heatherpitts3797]

So sorry for your lost just know that he is with Jesus ❤

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

Sorry for the passing of your dog Peedee.

[@misanthropie.]

Thanks, gonna crucify myself for a demo cover now.

[@PatriotDIY]

Sounds painful

[@3DayRespawn7]

Not losing a loved one but wanting to erect a cross in the local forest