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RE: Question(s) for Those Who Build Furniture for a Living - Admiral - 02-09-2019
(02-09-2019, 01:43 PM)workpals Wrote: I think this link contains the answer you seek bro [edited out spammer link]
Spammer for "Ted''s Woodworking" plans catalog........
RE: Question(s) for Those Who Build Furniture for a Living - Cian - 02-11-2019
(02-02-2019, 08:21 PM)packerguy® Wrote: Ill throw my .02 in.PG knows what he's talking about.
RE: Question(s) for Those Who Build Furniture for a Living - toolmiser - 02-11-2019
Don't know anything about the business side, but I personally would think that hobby woodworking would not longer be any fun if I did it for a business.
RE: Question(s) for Those Who Build Furniture for a Living - Cian - 02-15-2019
(02-11-2019, 08:09 PM)toolmiser Wrote: Don't know anything about the business side, but I personally would think that hobby woodworking would not longer be any fun if I did it for a business.
'Zactly.
RE: Question(s) for Those Who Build Furniture for a Living - Dan in Louisiana - 03-06-2019
(01-23-2019, 07:22 PM)Don_M Wrote: I retired from my full time job a few years ago and so now with some spare time on my hands – I have been approached by several “acquaintances” to build them furniture. So I have a few questions for those of you that do this for a living. Rather than just giving me the general pros and cons (which of course you are free to do) I will throw out some specific questions:
1. Do you charge anything for the initial design process? (i.e., initial consultation, sketching up plans, material take-offs and pricing, etc.)
2. Deposits. Yes/No and if Yes; how much
3. Final payment. Prior to delivery; upon delivery?
4. Warranty from Defects? The extent to which you offer this and for up to how long?
Thanks in advance
Since I do most of my furniture making for family and close friends, my fee is a case of beer up front, cost of materials, and a case of beer on the back end. I do it for the pleasure of creating something and as a way to increase my woodworking skills.