Just finished making this for my mum for xmas

[gavin-h]

Very neat and elegant job. She'll love it - lucky lady!!!

 

[Araf]

In all seriousness, how much would you sell one for?

Im not sure, i dont really know much about pricing, but theres a guy who lives in the lakes that does this kinda stuff like boxes and tables out of exotic wood hes chopped down.. And sells boxes smaller than that for thousands!
But it is flawless

If i was to price it by hour, it would probably be like £10-15 an hour, and if i put my mind to it i could make one in 4 hours i recon..

This is what people dont see, just looks like soke wood thrown together but someones really took time and effort to do it, and when they ask for £50 it doesnt seem worth it to anyone but rich wood lovers!

You need to get a mitre saw, and speed up a bit.

A few years ago, I had someone make a rocking chair for my wife, so I know firsthand that people are willing to pay for bespoke items.

 

[BlackTwingo-i]

Quick and easy isnt always the answer! But would defo speed up the process, tryna say i cant cut straight!?!

 

[Araf]

tryna say i cant cut straight!?!

No, just that you're slow. :lol:

 

[BlackTwingo-i]

Oi! Professional cabinet maker in the making

 

[Araf]

Oi! Professional cabinet maker in the making

Yeah, they're making you quicker.

 

[funky_d]

Great job! Always much more satisfying giving someone a present you've went to the effort of making yourself. Always more appreciated too

 

[BlackTwingo-i]

Yep thats the idea anyone can go out and buy one cant they? This kinda shiz is gonna stay with me for life i hope! Cheap presents for life!!

 

[Araf]

When I did my apprenticeship, I took an agricultural scene that I found and transferred and etched a bit of brass plate from it (I can't remember the whole process now), then made a frame and gave that to my mum for Christmas. I think it's still hanging in their hall, 30 years later.

I bet your mum will think the same of the candle holders. Home make presents really are the best.

 

[BlackTwingo-i]

The only thing i have problems with is comeing up with ideas, i just seem to go online and type in what i want to make and not think for myself