Socrates, you are close but confused!
Assume that max x wind = wind strength
60 degs or more (clock face) = MAX
30 degs (half clock face) = x-wind of half max
45 degs (three quarters clock face) = x-wind of 3/4 of max
and so on...geddit?
A useful tip is to put r/w hdg on VOR rose, then strike an imaginary line vertically from the wind direction. Calibrate the horizontal scale from zero (centre) to max (outside edge of face).....this will give you the x-wind.
Does this help?
JWF