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RE: Project.... - AHill - 05-16-2018
Because of pride in workmanship. Also, you control the results. I tell folks that woodworking can be a very expensive hobby, depending on how you acquire your tools and what kind of lumber you use. I remember doing a cherry tool cabinet and the wood alone (I was living in Southern California at the time) was $300. I was shocked. Since that first foray into something really big for me, I decided that I wasn't going to shop for lumber again for a project unless I spent at least $300. One trip to a lumber outlet I spent over $1000, which for me, was quite an investment. I'm just glad my company allowed me to ship my lumber supply here to central Florida.
RE: Project.... - iclark - 05-16-2018
(05-16-2018, 11:38 AM)Rob Lee Wrote: Tools - $1315
Lumber - $375
Hardware - $125
Trips to store – 11 in 13 days
Hours of labor - about 60
Price of similar floating wall unit on Wayfair $800
Why do we do this stuff again??
d) because we can
e) because we can not resist a challenge (as in why do people climb mountains or shop for bargains)
thanks for my best laugh of the week!
(05-16-2018, 02:23 PM)Phil Thien Wrote: Well if you're going to quit, may I have your tools?
You do know that, if he said "yes," we would have to ...
RE: Project.... - Bob10 - 05-16-2018
(05-16-2018, 11:38 AM)Rob Lee Wrote: Tools - $1315
Lumber - $375
Hardware - $125
Trips to store – 11 in 13 days
Hours of labor - about 60
Price of similar floating wall unit on Wayfair $800
Why do we do this stuff again??
That's what happens when a dealer starts using
RE: Project.... - TGW - 05-17-2018
(05-16-2018, 11:38 AM)Rob Lee Wrote: Tools - $1315
Lumber - $375
Hardware - $125
Trips to store – 11 in 13 days
Hours of labor - about 60
Price of similar floating wall unit on Wayfair $800
Why do we do this stuff again??
Because those misscalculated projects are far between and the 5 projects before cover the loss and the 5 projects afterwards give financial gains.
Though...... I recognize that feeling......
RE: Project.... - BrokenOlMarine - 05-18-2018
It's funny,
But the last line should read...
Saying "I made that in MY shop, my design, mostly with hand tools..."
Priceless....
RE: Project.... - RonB1957 - 05-18-2018
(05-18-2018, 03:22 AM)BrokenOlMarine Wrote: It's funny,
But the last line should read...
Saying "I made that in MY shop, my design, mostly with hand tools..."
Priceless....
So I guess, the real question is; what species of lumber did you use , how much better construction techniques did you use, and what did you learn from it?
RE: Project.... - wrb - 05-18-2018
Because it is a fun way of satisfying my basic human need of creating something physical.
RE: Project.... - Chuck Nickerson - 05-18-2018
(05-16-2018, 02:23 PM)Phil Thien Wrote: Well if you're going to quit, may I have your tools?
We have a winner!
(But I get the tools, not Phil.)
RE: Project.... - bandit571 - 05-18-2018
Well, IF one already has the tools in the shop....might as well build something with them, right....
RE: Project.... - bandsaw - 05-18-2018
Hey Rob - no pictures, didn't happen
When your Dad turned it over to you he described you as a "Competent Woodworker" if I remember correctly