If I'd known then what I know now!! :)

[dansnow]

So i had a customer come to me and ask if i could make something for her. It was a small oval with a bas relief cross on one side. After making a prototype I told her one piece was too labor intensive and would be expensive, but if I could make it 2 layers I could do it quicker and cheaper. 

 

Then she tells me she wants 25 of the critters!!  I WAY under estimated the amount of work involved.

 

75 pieces had to be cut on the table saw. Then 3 pieces had to be epoxied together. Then off to the scroll saw to cut the ovals. Then to the router to shape the back. Then to the belt sander for initial shaping of the front. I was using 80 grit and only lost a small amount of skin before wising up and putting on a leather glove! 

 

After this it was over to the 120 grit sanding drum to smooth everything, then a final  finish with a 220 grit sanding mop. The crosses were left bare wood, and made of cherry. 

 

Customer plans to give them out as Christmas favors.  

 

If she asks for anymore, will need to raise the price a bit!

 

 

[Scrolling Steve]

Dan a lot of work involved there...What exactly is the end product ?....What does it symbolize ?

[Phantom Scroller]

Seems a bit of hard work but I'm sure you'll reduce the time some where and as Steve said what is it?? Roly

[amazingkevin]

So i had a customer come to me and ask if i could make something for her. It was a small oval with a bas relief cross on one side. After making a prototype I told her one piece was too labor intensive and would be expensive, but if I could make it 2 layers I could do it quicker and cheaper. 

 

Then she tells me she wants 25 of the critters!!  I WAY under estimated the amount of work involved.

 

75 pieces had to be cut on the table saw. Then 3 pieces had to be epoxied together. Then off to the scroll saw to cut the ovals. Then to the router to shape the back. Then to the belt sander for initial shaping of the front. I was using 80 grit and only lost a small amount of skin before wising up and putting on a leather glove! 

 

After this it was over to the 120 grit sanding drum to smooth everything, then a final  finish with a 220 grit sanding mop. The crosses were left bare wood, and made of cherry. 

 

Customer plans to give them out as Christmas favors.  

 

If she asks for anymore, will need to raise the price a bit!

Well you've got my curiosity,let us have an unveiling soon.

[dansnow]

They are a small cross when viewed from the front, and are meant for the pocket, much like a worry stone.

[dansnow]

OOPS!!!! Sorry about the double tap.

Edited November 6, 2016 by dansnow

[meflick]

Look nice Dan.  Isn't that how it always works - we always seem to underestimate the time needed - especially when we don't realize how many they want!  If she wants more - just be honest with it and tell here why you need to charge her a little more.  I would hope she would understand.  If not, you can always tell her that you can't do any more. 

[LarryEA]

I was offered, I refused... Lost $money$ but don't care.

[Lucky2]

Cool idea, neat crosses.

Len

[GPscroller]

A lot of work, but neat end result.  Thanks for the pics.

 

Jeff

[milehiscroll]

Very interesting project

Turned out very nice