[Woodcarver] Help on building a 14 foot tall cross

[Denny]

You could make a cross of 2x4 's and build that up to the desired size with
the foam.  The foam would not need any structural strength.  I have seen
beams made of foam and they look very real after being colored and hewn.

Denny



> From: John G <gris7 at juno.com>

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> Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 23:08:22 GMT

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> Subject: [Woodcarver] Help on building a 14 foot tall cross

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> I'm working on a project of making a 12-14 foot tall cross and the beams need

> to be no less than 8 inches by 8 inches. This is for our Easter program and it

> will be suspended from the center of the sanctuary so weight becomes an issue.

> 

> I was thinking of making hollow beams from 1/4" plywood.

> I was also thinking of using some kind of foam, but I don't think the foam

> could support its own weight.

> 

> If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

> 

> 

> God Bless,

> John G.

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