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John T Barker
09-18-2016, 11:42 PM
I picked up a job off craigslist the other day, drilling 10 holes in a piece of pine. It will be used to hold test tubes of spices and sold at some local craft venue. I will be drilling 500 pieces. I absolutely hate repetition and I'm quite sure I will go crazy. Easy work for $750.00...I think.
Rich Riddle
09-18-2016, 11:44 PM
You're going to make a jig in order to speed up the process, right?
Wayne Lomman
09-19-2016, 1:07 AM
Hate to say it John, but repetition is the way to get good at a job. I always gave the laziest bloke in the shop the repetitive tasks. If there was a short cut, he would find it. Everyone was a winner. Cheers
Bruce Page
09-19-2016, 1:38 AM
5000 holes - piece of cake! :eek:
Tom Ewell
09-19-2016, 10:38 AM
Just make sure enough sharp bits of correct size are on hand.
Gonna use stacks of stock and bore a bunch at a time?
Maybe let us know how you go about it.
Have fun!
Rod Sheridan
09-19-2016, 11:02 AM
I picked up a job off craigslist the other day, drilling 10 holes in a piece of pine. It will be used to hold test tubes of spices and sold at some local craft venue. I will be drilling 500 pieces. I absolutely hate repetition and I'm quite sure I will go crazy. Easy work for $750.00...I think.
Do you need a perfect hole top and bottom?
That might require drilling from both sides in which case it's 10,000 holes.
Doesn't sound like easy money to me..................Regards, Rod.
Chris Parks
09-19-2016, 11:21 AM
Deep holes and saw off to thickness required.
Prashun Patel
09-19-2016, 12:12 PM
Pay someone $375 to do it.
Pat Barry
09-19-2016, 2:20 PM
I picked up a job off craigslist the other day, drilling 10 holes in a piece of pine. It will be used to hold test tubes of spices and sold at some local craft venue. I will be drilling 500 pieces. I absolutely hate repetition and I'm quite sure I will go crazy. Easy work for $750.00...I think.
So $750 divided by 500 pieces is (only) $1.50 per unit. I suppose they are providing the material cut to finished size (at least thats what I'm reading into your posting). That's still $0.15 per hole. They will want these holes spaced nice and uniformly and will expect no burrs and chipouts. I bet they want the top side holes relieved with a tad bit of chamfering. They probably expect the parts to be clean and flat, etc. Bottom line - I think you work too cheap.
John T Barker
09-20-2016, 11:12 PM
So $750 divided by 500 pieces is (only) $1.50 per unit. I suppose they are providing the material cut to finished size (at least thats what I'm reading into your posting). That's still $0.15 per hole. They will want these holes spaced nice and uniformly and will expect no burrs and chipouts. I bet they want the top side holes relieved with a tad bit of chamfering. They probably expect the parts to be clean and flat, etc. Bottom line - I think you work too cheap.
I didn't set the price I just responded to the add. I'm unemployed and recovering from an injury/surgery so $750 is $750 I didn't have before. If I establish a good relationship with the guy paying me then I can possibly get more work at better pay.
John T Barker
09-20-2016, 11:13 PM
You're going to make a jig in order to speed up the process, right?
Oh hell yes!
peter Joseph
09-21-2016, 1:05 AM
I live in Havertown if you need a hand. I'll bring my brace and auger bits :D
Mike Bigfoot
09-21-2016, 4:31 AM
I think you are doing good with the price. I agree $750 is still $750, good luck recovering & stay positive. I think it will go fast with the radio on.
Biff Phillips
09-21-2016, 2:54 PM
Congratulations on getting the job. Don't let the party poopers spoil your excitement.
I think it is a great win, especially given your situation..
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