The topic of making money from hobby woodworking comes up here frequently.
It got me thinking that I could take the money I've saved from making versus
buying, and fund my retirement. I'll price out an item at retail, then buy
everything I need and invest the difference.
This is what I've done so far:
Need new TV stand for new TV. Sells for $100 at the electronics mega store.
Wood $123.00
Hardware $32
Finish material $12
That makes a difference of -$67 Should I invest this in Enron, World Com or
Imclone stock?
How soon do you think I can retire?
Ed
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AMEN ! Pride + Integrity + USA
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:4%[email protected]...
> Edwin, hand made and or custom wood pieces are not stamped out at a
factory.
> They are built with pride and should be priced accordingly. You are not
> looking at the right level of customer if you are comparing your work to
> that of what comes in a box with assembly instructions. Take pride in
what
> you build and find the type of customer that can afford his Champaign
taste
> also. Assuming that you are American, give your customers a GOOD reason
to
> buy American other than the limp ideology of buy American because you are
> American. ;~) .
>
>
>
>
>
Edwin, hand made and or custom wood pieces are not stamped out at a factory.
They are built with pride and should be priced accordingly. You are not
looking at the right level of customer if you are comparing your work to
that of what comes in a box with assembly instructions. Take pride in what
you build and find the type of customer that can afford his Champaign taste
also. Assuming that you are American, give your customers a GOOD reason to
buy American other than the limp ideology of buy American because you are
American. ;~) .
Ed, Design it out of particle board, cover in plastic look-a-like wood
veneer, have it made in China, sell it to WALMART ot Ikea.
You will make a fortune!
"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The topic of making money from hobby woodworking comes up here frequently.
> It got me thinking that I could take the money I've saved from making
versus
> buying, and fund my retirement. I'll price out an item at retail, then
buy
> everything I need and invest the difference.
>
> This is what I've done so far:
>
> Need new TV stand for new TV. Sells for $100 at the electronics mega
store.
>
> Wood $123.00
> Hardware $32
> Finish material $12
>
> That makes a difference of -$67 Should I invest this in Enron, World Com
or
> Imclone stock?
> How soon do you think I can retire?
> Ed
> [email protected]
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Ed
> [email protected]
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
>
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Didn,t you even hear of turning a negative into a positive.....
"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The topic of making money from hobby woodworking comes up here frequently.
> It got me thinking that I could take the money I've saved from making
versus
> buying, and fund my retirement. I'll price out an item at retail, then
buy
> everything I need and invest the difference.
>
> This is what I've done so far:
>
> Need new TV stand for new TV. Sells for $100 at the electronics mega
store.
>
> Wood $123.00
> Hardware $32
> Finish material $12
>
> That makes a difference of -$67 Should I invest this in Enron, World Com
or
> Imclone stock?
> How soon do you think I can retire?
> Ed
> [email protected]
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Ed
> [email protected]
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
>
Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> Good point Leon. I was having trouble figuring out how to make the solid
> oak look like painted mdf anyway. Maybe I'll leave it natural.
Use a pore filler then top off with some tan spray paint.
Works great on walnut.
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On Wed, 03 Mar 2004 03:30:23 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>That makes a difference of -$67 Should I invest this in Enron, World Com or
>Imclone stock?
Since double negatives make a positive, I'd think that if you invest a
loss in a stock like Enron, you would end up with a healthy gain.
ex:// Your project doesn't make money, neither does Enron's stock, so
together, you're making money!
>How soon do you think I can retire?
How much can you invest?
Barry
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:4%[email protected]...
> Edwin, hand made and or custom wood pieces are not stamped out at a
factory.
> They are built with pride and should be priced accordingly. You are not
> looking at the right level of customer if you are comparing your work to
> that of what comes in a box with assembly instructions. Take pride in
what
> you build and find the type of customer that can afford his Champaign
taste
> also. Assuming that you are American, give your customers a GOOD reason
to
> buy American other than the limp ideology of buy American because you are
> American. ;~) .
Good point Leon. I was having trouble figuring out how to make the solid
oak look like painted mdf anyway. Maybe I'll leave it natural.
Ed
Give the -$67 to George Bush for his re-election campaign. A man of his caliber will really
appreciate it.
"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The topic of making money from hobby woodworking comes up here frequently.
> It got me thinking that I could take the money I've saved from making versus
> buying, and fund my retirement. I'll price out an item at retail, then buy
> everything I need and invest the difference.
>
> This is what I've done so far:
>
> Need new TV stand for new TV. Sells for $100 at the electronics mega store.
>
> Wood $123.00
> Hardware $32
> Finish material $12
>
> That makes a difference of -$67 Should I invest this in Enron, World Com or
> Imclone stock?
> How soon do you think I can retire?
> Ed
> [email protected]
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Ed
> [email protected]
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
>
Well said Leon!
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"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:4%[email protected]...
> Edwin, hand made and or custom wood pieces are not stamped out at a
factory.
> They are built with pride and should be priced accordingly. You are not
> looking at the right level of customer if you are comparing your work to
> that of what comes in a box with assembly instructions. Take pride in
what
> you build and find the type of customer that can afford his Champaign
taste
> also. Assuming that you are American, give your customers a GOOD reason
to
> buy American other than the limp ideology of buy American because you are
> American. ;~) .
>
>
>
>
>
"Test Tickle" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> Hey, I think you've got a future on Wall Street. But here's a hint --
> don't ask, ASSERT. TELL us how you are going to invest your ill-gotten
> booty, allude to the possibility that we might somehow profit, and add
> something about how it will fight terrorism. If you can demonstrate
> how many jobs will be downsized or shipped overseas, it will have a
> soothing effect on potential investors.
>
> And don't give up your day job.
>
> tt
YES ! ! ! Thanks for the encouragement. YOU can be a partner with me in
this great venture. Send me your check today and we can invest in the
future together.
Ed
On Wed, 03 Mar 2004 03:30:23 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>The topic of making money from hobby woodworking comes up here frequently.
>It got me thinking that I could take the money I've saved from making versus
>buying, and fund my retirement. I'll price out an item at retail, then buy
>everything I need and invest the difference.
>
>This is what I've done so far:
>
>Need new TV stand for new TV. Sells for $100 at the electronics mega store.
>
>Wood $123.00
>Hardware $32
>Finish material $12
>
>That makes a difference of -$67 Should I invest this in Enron, World Com or
>Imclone stock?
>How soon do you think I can retire?
>Ed
>[email protected]
>http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
Hey, I think you've got a future on Wall Street. But here's a hint --
don't ask, ASSERT. TELL us how you are going to invest your ill-gotten
booty, allude to the possibility that we might somehow profit, and add
something about how it will fight terrorism. If you can demonstrate
how many jobs will be downsized or shipped overseas, it will have a
soothing effect on potential investors.
And don't give up your day job.
tt
You need to concentrate on the upper end of the market.
--
Rumpty
Radial Arm Saw Forum: http://forums.delphiforums.com/woodbutcher/start
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"Barlovento" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Anderson Consulting , that's the company that you need to help you
> ( the same way they helped enron, boston market , etc)
> If you try to make a living from woodworking , don't chose to make
> items you can buy in Walmart
> Sell quality, customize, a cardboard box could be used as a tv stand.
> Instead making and selling tv stands , make Home Theather Furniture
>
> Somewhere I had a Magazine ,I think it was Wooden Boat , an thee was
> an article about somebody that made boats directly from trees with no
> power tools ( ok, only a big saw poweed by a car enginee to make
> planks) His name is Harry Bryan
>
>
> On Wed, 03 Mar 2004 03:30:23 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> >The topic of making money from hobby woodworking comes up here
frequently.
> >It got me thinking that I could take the money I've saved from making
versus
> >buying, and fund my retirement. I'll price out an item at retail, then
buy
> >everything I need and invest the difference.
> >
> >This is what I've done so far:
> >
> >Need new TV stand for new TV. Sells for $100 at the electronics mega
store.
> >
> >Wood $123.00
> >Hardware $32
> >Finish material $12
> >
> >That makes a difference of -$67 Should I invest this in Enron, World Com
or
> >Imclone stock?
> >How soon do you think I can retire?
> >Ed
> >[email protected]
> >http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
lol.
I'm sure if you get in touch with an Enron accountant, he can make it look
good on paper.
"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The topic of making money from hobby woodworking comes up here frequently.
> It got me thinking that I could take the money I've saved from making
versus
> buying, and fund my retirement. I'll price out an item at retail, then
buy
> everything I need and invest the difference.
>
> This is what I've done so far:
>
> Need new TV stand for new TV. Sells for $100 at the electronics mega
store.
>
> Wood $123.00
> Hardware $32
> Finish material $12
>
> That makes a difference of -$67 Should I invest this in Enron, World Com
or
> Imclone stock?
> How soon do you think I can retire?
> Ed
> [email protected]
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Ed
> [email protected]
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
>
Anderson Consulting , that's the company that you need to help you
( the same way they helped enron, boston market , etc)
If you try to make a living from woodworking , don't chose to make
items you can buy in Walmart
Sell quality, customize, a cardboard box could be used as a tv stand.
Instead making and selling tv stands , make Home Theather Furniture
Somewhere I had a Magazine ,I think it was Wooden Boat , an thee was
an article about somebody that made boats directly from trees with no
power tools ( ok, only a big saw poweed by a car enginee to make
planks) His name is Harry Bryan
On Wed, 03 Mar 2004 03:30:23 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>The topic of making money from hobby woodworking comes up here frequently.
>It got me thinking that I could take the money I've saved from making versus
>buying, and fund my retirement. I'll price out an item at retail, then buy
>everything I need and invest the difference.
>
>This is what I've done so far:
>
>Need new TV stand for new TV. Sells for $100 at the electronics mega store.
>
>Wood $123.00
>Hardware $32
>Finish material $12
>
>That makes a difference of -$67 Should I invest this in Enron, World Com or
>Imclone stock?
>How soon do you think I can retire?
>Ed
>[email protected]
>http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
Just so happens I'm having a special on Worldcom stock...send me the tv
stand and I'll send you 100 shares.
BUT WAIT, THERE"S MORE!!! If you order in the next 20 minutes, you'll also
get 100 shares of Enron absolutely free...
Limited supply so reply now!
"Barlovento" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Anderson Consulting , that's the company that you need to help you
> ( the same way they helped enron, boston market , etc)
> If you try to make a living from woodworking , don't chose to make
> items you can buy in Walmart
> Sell quality, customize, a cardboard box could be used as a tv stand.
> Instead making and selling tv stands , make Home Theather Furniture
>
> Somewhere I had a Magazine ,I think it was Wooden Boat , an thee was
> an article about somebody that made boats directly from trees with no
> power tools ( ok, only a big saw poweed by a car enginee to make
> planks) His name is Harry Bryan
>
>
> On Wed, 03 Mar 2004 03:30:23 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> >The topic of making money from hobby woodworking comes up here
frequently.
> >It got me thinking that I could take the money I've saved from making
versus
> >buying, and fund my retirement. I'll price out an item at retail, then
buy
> >everything I need and invest the difference.
> >
> >This is what I've done so far:
> >
> >Need new TV stand for new TV. Sells for $100 at the electronics mega
store.
> >
> >Wood $123.00
> >Hardware $32
> >Finish material $12
> >
> >That makes a difference of -$67 Should I invest this in Enron, World Com
or
> >Imclone stock?
> >How soon do you think I can retire?
> >Ed
> >[email protected]
> >http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>