Steverino Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Hello members! We are looking for a woodworker who can make approx. 20 wooden boxes for us per month. They will be made of pine or walnut, approx. 11× 8 x 11 in. We are located near Philly. Please contact Steve: 856-304-7348. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Decorative boxes, or shipping crates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steverino Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 These will be used as shoe shine boxes. They will be "furniture quality." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Yo, mister Allen, I thought you passed away years ago Steve Allen's catch phrase was Yoo Hoo Steverino! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Good luck to ya. 20 a month would be quite the task for a hobbyist. Hope you find someone within delivery distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Steverino said: They will be "furniture quality." @SteverinoThis is going to be your biggest issue. I provided a quote for someone several years ago for wine boxes. They wanted high quality but didn't want to pay for that quality. A lot will depend on the type of joinery and any extras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steverino Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Yes, we have been making the boxes for ourselves years and understand all aspects and costs. We need to bring in a provider who can supply more for us now. It will be very profitable for a woodworker who wants the activity and has the skill level we require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 It's great that you know what you want and what the materials cost. If love to see a picture of what you have been making. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Yes, I too would like to see a picture of what you are wanting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steverino Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Here is an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 If all are an identical pattern, it seems like batching 20 per month shouldn't be too difficult. That's assuming your orders aren't in spurts. Most of us being hobbyists, it would be very ineffective to make one or three at a time. For example, my tooling, space, and available time would force me to cut 20 boxes of parts one weekend, perhaps assemble the following weekend, and finish the week after that. Some specialized clamping jigs and drying racks might speed that up a fair bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Best of luck finding production help. Might get more calls if you provide a ballpark price range, or more info on your needs and lead time (qty of pine vs walnut, other style options, would the person be responsible for staining and finishing or only construction? Etc). Have you considered using real cherry for your cherry color option? I’d imagine that it would be pretty reasonably priced in PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steverino Posted March 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Yes, thanks John. I've gotten some good responses from people who are interested enough to discuss the details on the phone. Admin Edit: Please don't post your phone number.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ..Kev Posted March 19, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 I've cleaned up this thread. We have a "no jerk" policy here and it's there for a reason. I'll unlock this thread but, expect it to stay in the spirit that these forums are known for. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 So, Mr. OP, to help us all to get on the same page without making a phone call, what price range would get us interested, say using your pic and and using walnut as the material? Heck, I may want to retire early ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steverino Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Hi Coop, for the pine, we're looking to pay under $100 / box (including materials) and probably a bit more for the walnut. I appreciate your interest, but think we prefer a builder located within driving distance to avoid shipping costs. We are 10 miles from Philly, in NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 That shouldn't be difficult for that box and that price range. I was picturing dovetails and exotics...THAT would be difficult to produce twenty a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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