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From: Sam (SAMC11) [#5]
31 Dec 2006
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#1] 1 Jan 2007
I think this item is beautiful. Inspired me to do one today. Turned out very nice. May I ask what you charge for this item?
Thanks,
SamC
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#6]
1 Jan 2007
To: Sam (SAMC11) [#5] 1 Jan 2007
Happy New Year from another septogenarian.
I charged $115.00 and could have gotten more. I had the leather already glued so all I had to do was cut it to the size and wax it before lasering.
The mahogany frame was made from free scraps that I picked up in Ohio several years ago. The frame was more difficult than the leather. I also put pads on the back and wire for hanging.
Had I had to go out and buy materials I think the price would have been prohibitive. But I am a woodworker by hobby and a pack rat.
Glad you like it.
From: Sam (SAMC11) [#7]
1 Jan 2007
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#6] 1 Jan 2007
I too am a woodworker. But think I will visit Hobby Lobby as their frames are 1/2 off this week. I have lasered leather before and I like it very much. In this little Southern Oklahoma town I could not find Johnson's paste wax so used a past automotive wax. Used three coats. Even if I do say so it looks very good. I often times am at a loss what to charge for my efforts.
Thanks for the information.
Happy New Year.
Sam
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#8]
1 Jan 2007
To: Sam (SAMC11) [#7] 1 Jan 2007
Sam:
Glad that worked out for you.
The one thing abut Johnson's wax is that mineral spirits is a solvent for it so you can clean up corners etc. or soften it to make it go on easier. There are better brands at the WW stores but they're twice as expensive.
As far as the charges go, I think you could find a $100 variance if you polled the members.
EDITED: 1 Jan 2007 by MIKEN
From: Sam (SAMC11) [#9]
1 Jan 2007
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#8] 1 Jan 2007
I have a paste wood workers wax but it is old and dried. Tried it on sample of leather, but was not satisfied with it. Will be in larger town this week and get some Johnson's. FYI I have worked wood for 25 years. Rarely throw any small pieces of walnut, oak, ash, pine, maple away. Frequently will glue up narrow pieces for future use, possibly with some clocks.
Thanks again,
Sam
From: Sam (SAMC11) [#10]
5 Jan 2007
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#8] 5 Jan 2007
I now can understand the charges for this piece. This week visited Hobby Lobby for a frame. My piece is 4 3/4" tall X 20" long. Frames are on half price. Picked out a pretty frame. Full price was $57.00. Shocked me, but this week is half price sale. Makes me want to enter the framing business.
Sam (not really)
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#11]
5 Jan 2007
To: Sam (SAMC11) [#10] 5 Jan 2007
Sam,
What is half of a retail price that has been doubled? It is normal retail and still gets you in the store. :-)
EDITED: 5 Jan 2007 by DATAKES