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Old 02-13-2007, 01:18 AM   #1
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I am so happy that I have FINALLY finished my first commission piece. It took much longer than I thought - 5 months part time (150 hours). It was quite a learning experience (Isn't this what you say when you way under quote the bid? ) It was alot of firsts for me - first inset doors, muntins and mullions, and drawer slides. The customer is going to apply the finish to save money.

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Re: My first commission piece is done!

Amy that is a beautiful piece. Give us the details. What kind of wood did you use? Looks like there might be some red oak in there.
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Re: My first commission piece is done!

Amy, that's really sharp - Good Job!!!!!!!!!
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Re: My first commission piece is done!

Wow, Amy that really turned out nice, I like the A&C influence. Was it your design or a request of the client? I would love more details of the construction, and the lessons that you learned (so, I can learn them without having to make the same mistakes )

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Very nice work! Congrats on a big success!
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Re: My first commission piece is done!

That is a good looking piece Amy. LOML commented, "oh, another Amy Wynn" She likes it, too!
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Re: My first commission piece is done!

Well done Amy. Obviously it won't be you last commission.

I'm envious of your perserverance and talent

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Re: My first commission piece is done!

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Well done Amy. Obviously it won't be you last commission.

just remember to charge more next time
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Re: My first commission piece is done!

Amy,

Outstanding job...congratulations
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Re: My first commission piece is done!

Nice work! I am also interested in how you assembled this piece. Did you have any problems along the way? How is the client going to finish it?
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Re: My first commission piece is done!

Nice going Amy, you kept that quiet! I know what it's like to try and find 150 hrs in weekends, that's for sure, 6 Months is an average for my projects too.
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Re: My first commission piece is done!

It takes a lot of skill as well as time to creat something that nice.
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Looks great! What is the wide open shelf for? Did the customer provide ideas/specs?

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Great Job and Congrats!!!
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Re: My first commission piece is done!

Originally Posted by NCPete View Post
just remember to charge more next time
Beautiful piece!
Since there were so many firsts for you consider the quoted price as some one else payed you to gain the experience .
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