Wood Cross Ratio

[Jim Eller]

I'm looking to build some wall clocks in the form of a cross.

I can not seem to google the ratio for length to width and how far down the cross goes.

Any help on this one??

Thanks,
Jim

[Brian Kent]

It is a symbolic art form that carries the same meaning no matter what the ratio. A simple starting place is 1 for the top and sides, 2 for the bottom. My son used to pick out United Methodist crosses because they were skinny. I'm a United Methodist pastor and never noticed. Jerusalem crosses, celtic crosses, orthodox crosses are all unique. You have a lot of leeway artistically.

[Jim Eller]

Thanks Brian.

I guess that's as good as it gets.

Jim

[harry strasil]

These dimensions look the best in my opinion. Anyway they are what I used to make crosses big and small for churches out of iron.

[Rich Souchek]

I always just drew them in pencil on some wood, then changed and erased what didn't seem right.
It is your eye that it must please first.
Rich s.

[Jim Eller]

Thanks guys.

I think I've got it.

This sure is a great place for good information quickly.

Jim

[Cameron Leonard]

I've always used the rule mentioned above. The top is 1/3 the length of the bottom. The two arms are the same length as the top.