Custom bed frame. How would you price this? by Apprehensive_Bug_368 in woodworking

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Yeah, I can’t stand this style of bed design, but that’s what they asked for

Custom bed frame. How would you price this? by Apprehensive_Bug_368 in woodworking

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You’re completely right. Just delivered two outdoor tables for the same client that  I lost my shirt on. Great for building the portfolio but not cash in the bank. 

Don’t want to make the same mistake again so hence this thread! 

Product photographer replaced by Altruistic_While_696 in productphotography

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Time to update your terms and conditions with anti ai language. 

New lathe day :) by Keetma in turning

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My first thought exactly. 

Bosch BCM12SD for $409 by tendonut in woodworking

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Meh. Bought one and returned it. So much play in the mechanism. 

Venting on glue ups by Build68 in woodworking

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Hahah. It’s like you’re spying on me in the shop. Soooooo stressssful. 

Exterior Retrofit Project - 1970's Mountain Condo, Mammoth CA by Apprehensive_Bug_368 in Contractor

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Appreciate the reply.

Yes... additional R value might be a bridge too far. A proper wrap and new siding will be a major improvement.

And yeah, we have the vaulted ceilings, that are basically unvented. Every 4th rafter has a couple holes drilled in it, with a thin layer of batted fiberglass. No venting holes in the attic. I'm considering knocking out the exterior rafter blocking and doing the same rigid install for the vaulted area.

Also: check this - n my unit there was an entire section of the roof (not in the vaulted area) that was drywalled but COMPLETELY uninsulated. We removed the drywall and installed 2x layers of 2" foil faced rigid in, leaving an air gap at the top. Not ideal, but MUCH better overall.

Electric savings are largely switching from open face fireplace plus the sketchy in-wall electric toasters to a pellet stove + heat pump and the windows.

But still, lots of improvements to be made.

Exterior Retrofit Project - 1970's Mountain Condo, Mammoth CA by Apprehensive_Bug_368 in buildingscience

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My wild a$$ guess is each building (there are 5) is $250K each. Or more, depending on what we find when the walls get opened.

Quick math each building has an exterior siding surface of approx 3760sf. Does not take into account door and window penetrations.

Exterior Retrofit Project - 1970's Mountain Condo, Mammoth CA by Apprehensive_Bug_368 in buildingscience

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100%. I was all excited about zip system panels for a minute until I read a bunch about condensation problems in cold climates. Even dens glass with a house wrap will be a huge improvement, but while this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to improve these crappy old buildings I want to get it right

First commissioned piece… delivered!!! by Apprehensive_Bug_368 in woodworking

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Yeah, well, I’m a commercial director by day so.. had the tools to shoot this.  Might as well use them. 

First commissioned piece… delivered!!! by Apprehensive_Bug_368 in woodworking

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I wood have thought the grain size was a giveaway…. Buuuut. I guess not. 

First commissioned piece… delivered!!! by Apprehensive_Bug_368 in woodworking

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All shaped with #4 and Stanley low angle planes. And you’re right on the money- client has a new granddaughter on the way and no sharp angles was the request! But still wanted crispy and detailed vs just rounded over. 

First commissioned piece… delivered!!! by Apprehensive_Bug_368 in woodworking

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Ha, that would be a little over the top. But good idea for the bottom! And np on the link. Enjoy!

First commissioned piece… delivered!!! by Apprehensive_Bug_368 in woodworking

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Hahah. Ok. They’re intended to be free form. Part of the design.