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Just started working on my first order. It’s a DVD storage unit, along the lines of a bookcase but not as deep. I have the sides cut to size and the dados roughly marked out. The shelves will be plywood lipped with pine, I have those made, everything is planing up nicely, flat and straight so far so good 🙂
I’m taking my time and trying to get everything right first time, well thats the plan. 😉
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You must be logged in to view attached files.25 July 2013 at 5:52 pm #15275Congratulations Ken!
It always feels good when you get orders for your work. Take lots of pictures and notes so it will be easier to make it again when that next order comes in. Looking forward to seeing pictures of the finished piece!
25 July 2013 at 8:11 pm #15278Well done Ken.
I always say I could never make anything for money I am too slow either I would have to sell something for loads or I would be working for a very low hourly rate.25 July 2013 at 9:05 pm #15282Last summer I sold a set of outdoor furniture for a paint job on my house. I bought the paint, the painter bought the lumber, and we traded out our labor. We were both very pleased with the outcome. I will take woodworking over painting any day!
25 July 2013 at 10:43 pm #15291Well Done Ken. Enjoy it.
As I am sure you are aware you will not make money on the time you spent on your order you are making.
I have been asked many times to make things but I had to tell people probably best to buy off the peg. As my labour charges would be too high as I would need to charge at that level to make a living. I have told them that its not that I cannot do it or that I wont do it just that I cannot justify charging that much.
I have had customers who where willing to pay. Made things like book case, shelves and Brackets, video cupboards, fitted wardrobes, windows ,gates, sheds, staircase,Japanese stile bridges over ponds, I could go on for a while. Admitted most of it more building trade stuff more than furniture and Mostly power tools.25 July 2013 at 11:24 pm #15296That’s why I said enjoy it. 😉
I have always wanted just to use hand tools. I would love to do it as a living its my dream. I don’t have the money or facilities to make come true.
I am enjoying very much as a hobby. Just time I fight with to do woodworking.
like you said Ken money dose not come into it.26 July 2013 at 2:02 am #15304That’s fantastic Ken! Your attitude towards the pricing is the same as mine. If I can cover the cost of materials I’m good. I get the most satisfaction by knowing that the person I made something for has a piece of true quality (I hope) and that they will see the difference and seek out more hand made items in the future.
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