dcustoms Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Over the past few years with the way the economy has been I have been forced like most people to take any job that comes my way. Don't get me wrong I am happy to have the work and anything that has to do with woodworking I enjoy, but lets be honest I really like making furniture. This month I have few furniture jobs in the shop and I am thrilled. These jobs will be the first commissioned furniture pieces I have made since April last year and before that it was another year. I hope at some point soon things get better. Until then after these jobs it's back to "handyman work". Hopefully no one takes this as me bragging about work, it's not, it's just me excited about getting back to want I love to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 im glad for you both geting a commisioned job and that you get to make what you love. i always have a project of my own going in the back ground so when im not helping a kid or when im waiting for my glue to set i can sand or carve on my project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 dcustoms, have you considered getting some sort of an agent to source work for your shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 hey d im thinking about ordering some wood from a budy of mine owns a small mill and he is giveing me some decent rates as he need to unload some stuff. let me know what you are going to get maybe we can batch buy for you thing and the fact that i love to spend my money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Over the past few years with the way the economy has been I have been forced like most people to take any job that comes my way. Don't get me wrong I am happy to have the work and anything that has to do with woodworking I enjoy, but lets be honest I really like making furniture. This month I have few furniture jobs in the shop and I am thrilled. These jobs will be the first commissioned furniture pieces I have made since April last year and before that it was another year. I hope at some point soon things get better. Until then after these jobs it's back to "handyman work". Hopefully no one takes this as me bragging about work, it's not, it's just me excited about getting back to want I love to do. Its hard to get work all over the country. I rely on contractors and one goes out of business every day. The competition is steep and you cant compete with Ikea. Ive resorted to pocket holes and dominos to get production up enough to bring prices down a bit but even that doesnt help alot. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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