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You’re a good man but just beware, word will spread! 😁

I can see this going in varied directions in your future finishes!😁 Actually, I think this looks pretty darn good for the occasion. I also see the tusk missing in the pic. Will it receive a finish similar to the top? You said color selections were by client. How did she arrive at these? YouTube type videos or previous experience?

Very well done!

I agree verbatim with Bryan. The novice woodworker will have them and the more experienced can use them or ad lib if he so desires. The side notes are darn handy as well. I’ve gotten up in the middle of the night and written notes down and placed them by the coffee pot for the next day.

Paul, not having a lathe, I wouldn’t know but is having the tool rack behind and over the lathe, not a safety concern? Or is it a given that when you change tools, that you shut the machine down? Or maybe the tool rack is to your back?

Good assessment. Plan twice and build once.

That turned out really cool. Will she be painting the base in your shop?

Just food for thought but there are not a lot of people/companies that sell a product at material cost. I understand the 20% and the customer should assume that as well.I also understand helping a damsel in need! My retired brother and former partner in our business and darn good woodworker, got into building this and that for ladies in his neighborhood and word spread of the quality of his work. I asked him how much he was making per job and it was minimal at best. He too was not marking up the materials. He started marking it up 100% and has not lost a job yet. But, enjoying what you do and creating a quality product, is satisfaction in itself.

Pretty darn good! Our only difference is the overhead and employees. Our quotes were firm and the customer did not benefit from an over bid. They made up for me under quoting the previous or next customer. I like your hourly rates but don’t remember what your materials markup is.

Ah, a minus sign rather than a dash, makes more sense. Thanks!

Actual Lumber Cost of $79.56 and Actual Labor Cost of $15.00 shown on this last post for what?

I really like the lazy Susan. Is the ply piece below it, your template? And how did you cut the template, with a trammel and router?

As a reminder! Tiss the season!

Had I seen this on the table at Olive Garden, they may have been one less peppermill! 😁

Very well done sir! I know you have discussed the Rubio before but what would it add to this finish? Just a top coat to make it more durable?

Can we expect your builds to go a little faster now? 😂

Pretty darn awesome. Are the pics of the finish wet or dry?

I don’t understand all that I know about internet but how have you been able to produce this site without it?

I sure like that color and hope that she does as well.

So to make sure I understand the purpose of the bit, it is pulling the fibers, whether in a handheld or router table, to the center and creating smoother edges on both sides?

Shoot bud, you didn’t have to venture out into the cold tonight but appreciate ya! It looks like the distance between the top and bottom guide bearings is about 1” to 1 1/4” I would guess?

That really did suck up the finish. Is that typical of the wood or the finish. What is a compression bit?

As detailed as you are, I can’t believe it’s not in your plans, but take us thru the steps and completion of the bb ends. Thanks. Looking good.

I would say that the “hump” on the tusks were a little exaggerated but with the curvature of the rails/feet, I think they blend in well.

Great day indeed! Looking spiffy!