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Eric S
06-23-2009, 11:27 PM
i have a new line of pieces coming out in the next few months, and i need some custom turned wooden stands for them. i need a set of 12 assorted sizes and would like to get a wholesale deal, but also am willing to pay a reasonable price for good quality. there are a few specifics about them that we would discuss in pm's. please let me know if you have the skills and the nice wood!
STROKER
06-24-2009, 05:37 AM
well i have the skills, lumber and the woodshop to do it but time is a bit of an issue for me these days.

what time frame and styles are you thinking about?

are these gonna be marble molds?

is this a one time thing?

talk to you soon, jay
puddletown
06-24-2009, 08:07 AM
same questions here
rye
06-24-2009, 09:15 AM
talk to this guy http://www.talkglass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27169
Eric S
06-24-2009, 08:54 PM
yah i asked that guy his shit is super nice but he just got rid of some of his tools and cant do what i need.
murf
06-29-2009, 05:25 PM
pm sent
Eric S
06-30-2009, 08:58 AM
right now, i just need the first set of 12-14. depending on response, it might become more of a regular item, but in that case the cost would have to go down, and i understand the quality would be simpler too. while they're not exactly marble molds, thats pretty close to the size. sort of a really nice coaster..
loydb
07-01-2009, 05:29 AM
I do a lot of woodwork (http://www.blankenship.com), including small-scale woodturning. If you're willing to drop about $500 on a minilathe and some tools, you can learn to turn small items like marble stands in a weekend of practice. PM me if you'd like some gear recommendations.

loyd
Eric S
07-06-2009, 10:01 AM
i'd really like to see some pics. of your wood work and also your glasswork. dont want to send my idea off to someone who's making anything remotely similar.
loydb
07-09-2009, 07:01 AM
Well, you can see pics of my woodwork at http://www.blankenship.com. I wasn't actually soliciting the gig, however, I don't even vaguely have time (though it sounds more fun than work is :( ).

I'm just pointing out that it's relatively easy and cheap to do yourself. After 30 minutes of lessons, my wife learned how to turn her own pencil & pen sets.
Eric S
07-14-2009, 07:53 AM
yah i dont doubt i have the skills to learn that, its more about the time