a drawing or sketch would be helpful, but in terms of pricing a dicey issue rears it head. You have to take into account whether this is your full time gig or not,obviously and then after you second guess your bid a few times take the fairest estimate you have and add at least 25%. That way when you realize that you have once again underbid- you should at least break even. I don't think that you should give too much credence to my advice since I seem to be more capable of making pretty iron instead of a pretty penny! Also, it can't hurt to call some regular fab shops and get an idea of their hourly rate. Yours will most likely be a little lower, but it gives you an idea of what time is worth in your neck of the woods. Whew! And I'm spent!
Nathan
a drawing or sketch would be
a drawing or sketch would be helpful, but in terms of pricing a dicey issue rears it head. You have to take into account whether this is your full time gig or not,obviously and then after you second guess your bid a few times take the fairest estimate you have and add at least 25%. That way when you realize that you have once again underbid- you should at least break even. I don't think that you should give too much credence to my advice since I seem to be more capable of making pretty iron instead of a pretty penny! Also, it can't hurt to call some regular fab shops and get an idea of their hourly rate. Yours will most likely be a little lower, but it gives you an idea of what time is worth in your neck of the woods. Whew! And I'm spent!
Nathan