heppnerguy Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) I had a request to do an indoor sign for a woman in town and she wanted it to be a minimum of 24 inches long and 12 inches deep. I quoted her a price, which was really not enough for what she wanted but I was hoping for a little more work from her in the future. It turned out to be a real task for me due to the material being longer than the saw throat. The extra width made it impossible to get a turn on the end parts but somehow I was able to get it done. Then my next fear was that she was going to find fault with it and refuse the item. Tonight she came to the house and picked it up and she gave me $10 more than I had asked her for the piece. On top of that, she ordered 2 more smaller ones to take to her cattle shows to put on the stalls of her entries. I told her the price would be the same as I quoted her in the first place and she was just fine with it. So I have two more sales from that sign. I was sweating it and ended up feeling pretty good. I still do not like custom designs but it seems like I get a lot of them Dick heppnerguy Edited February 12, 2016 by heppnerguy lawson56, bobscroll, hotshot and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Dick, it might have had you on the edge, but, you sure did a fantastic job of bringing it all together. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Another great job, Dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Excellent work Dick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Congrats Dick on the sale and added sales. Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 You did good on that Dick. I know some of those turns can be a real pain. I don't know if I would even tackle something that big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Great job Dick. Now you know what size you can handle for in the future. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm161 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 It just goes to show that real talent will always shine through and be recognised. Well done Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Dick you did an Awesome job! I know just how you feel about custom work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Awesome work Dick...Lettering looks flawless even with the length you were cutting....very nice sign.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Well done, Dick!.......Nice Work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Nice job there, Dick !! And making $$ to boot while having fun.. Can't beat that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamminjack Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 There you go Dick. Once again by doing the right thing, not overcharging, and of course your expert craftsmanship, you landed another customer, not just for one project, but for several more. You seem to have the right formula down pat. We all could learn a few things from your work ethics. Well done my friend. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Very well done Dick! That's how to do it! Thank you for showing, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleJScroller Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Looks great Dick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Looks like everything worked out great. Really nice sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I had a request to do an indoor sign for a woman in town and she wanted it to be a minimum of 24 inches long and 12 inches deep. I quoted her a price, which was really not enough for what she wanted but I was hoping for a little more work from her in the future. It turned out to be a real task for me due to the material being longer than the saw throat. The extra width made it impossible to get a turn on the end parts but somehow I was able to get it done. Then my next fear was that she was going to find fault with it and refuse the item. Tonight she came to the house and picked it up and she gave me $10 more than I had asked her for the piece. On top of that, she ordered 2 more smaller ones to take to her cattle shows to put on the stalls of her entries. I told her the price would be the same as I quoted her in the first place and she was just fine with it. So I have two more sales from that sign. I was sweating it and ended up feeling pretty good. I still do not like custom designs but it seems like I get a lot of them Dick heppnerguy Not your hardest work buy a long shot ,just different ,piece of cake for you! ANOTHER NOTCH ON YOUR BELT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 If the customer is happy and they pay that is all that matters. You get the orders because your work is excellent. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 I have been very busy in my shop. I do not post most of the things I cut unless they are new for me and not a repeat or I just enjoyed the task. I have made some pieces for Valentine's day and got one more of the longhorn signs cut and I have 4 intersecting name pieces to mail our on Tuesday. somehow the requested thins just seem to come in from nowhere and I have yet to not make my goal for selling things. I have some things to post today and probably tomorrow too. Been a fun year so far. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Very nice sign, .... looks beautiful. No wonder she likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Nice work thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeenaKay Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Very good job, and I know the feeling taking on a big project for your saw. My grandson wanted an Arkansas razorback for over his bed. He got it of course, but the body & wood positions I had to get into would have made a funny video. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I am finishing up the other two signs today, I hope Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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