Beautiful, but could you show a closeup of the clips?
Those would be perfect for a conversation starter with a fellow hunter/shooter.
I'm on my way to the woodworking show right now, so these are the best pictures I have on my phone.
Beautiful, but could you show a closeup of the clips?
Those would be perfect for a conversation starter with a fellow hunter/shooter.
The hardest thing is to price your work. Figure the cost of the 'parts' and don't cheat the value of your time. I had a bunch of 'boxes' I turned, bowls, letter openers and such. I had about 8-10 pieces I put in a chow at the University I was working at. I priced them a bit 'conservative'. Every piece sold! Later in the day I was at my GF's place and her friend showed her the neat wooden box she bought. It was mine! (ex lived on campus) Anyway she was saying she would have spent 2X as much, and just couldn't pass it up. I think it was a $15 item... I spoke to the Art Prof that was running the show - she said I was way UNDER priced..... I think the most expensive item was a really nice hollowed bowl for $50. Live and learn.I've only sold a few. I really don't know WHAT to charge for them. There's a bit of time involved as well. And while I enjoy turning the Acrylic, it can shatter and crack very easily on the lathe. It really depends on the batch you get.
I kind of think it would take a certain type of person to buy a pen that costs over $40...
I've only sold a few. I really don't know WHAT to charge for them. There's a bit of time involved as well. And while I enjoy turning the Acrylic, it can shatter and crack very easily on the lathe. It really depends on the batch you get.
I kind of think it would take a certain type of person to buy a pen that costs over $40...
Those pens look great. I made and sold several types of one of a kind, hand made pens using exotic materials. You might be surprised what people will pay. There are lots of folks looking for unique items. I had an initial investment of around $1500.000 into turning... I made that back within the first year of selling on Ebay and word of mouth. I had several lawyers and doctors that paid well over $135.00 per pen for a rattlesnake skin, cast in acrylic and turned on a nice set of hardware. My materials and labor was only around $40.00.
Do you know WoodTurningz ?
I have a few kits left. If there's anyone that wants a pen, just let me know.
Which one do you like?
Nice pens, I really like woodturningz
I have a few kits left. If there's anyone that wants a pen, just let me know.
Turned a few of them, I did a couple for the Wounded Warrior Silent auction., held at Rockler .I do also. I've known them ever since he was running the place from his house... watched them grow as an organization... Spent LOTS of money with them over the years... Well worth it.
Have you seen the kits from Kallenshaan Woods?