John's Woodworking - Question & Answers

[sue d.]

I'm doing a little research:

Since there has been a number of requests (serious and just nosy) for John's woodworking, what do you think of his making something like this (see the top project, which is a CD holder):

http://johnwschlitt.com/fans/familywoodworking.htm

or

http://johnwschlitt.com/fans/images/Woodworking/25.jpg

complete with a personally engraved plaque.

Would there be a REAL interest in purchasing something like this, and if so -- what would you consider a fair price?

Keep in mind these are solid wood, hand-crafted and custom built.

Let me know your thoughts on this, or any other project you might consider.

[Shell]

Petheads nosy? Hehehe, never. He is really talented, those are beautiful. While I don't have the cash at hand at this point, I would be glad to buy one from him when I'm able to save up the money. I don't think he should charge less than $100-200 for the smaller CD holder and $200-300 for the larger one. I'm not the leading expert though. Maybe we could get a little feedback on what HE might think is fair since they're hand made and he's the one who would be putting the time and effort into making them.

[Edward]

This might be a bit late since CD's are going away.

Here are some ideas:

Some kind of modern looking wood case/box with the old Petra logo burned into the top of it, filled with all of the CDs from Petra, II Guys and Solo days. He could engrave, "Hey buddy. Thanks for listening. John"

I think they could also follow the KISS guys and offer Petra coffins. He could burn in "Captured In Time AND Space", "Not of This World" or "Killin' My Old Man" on it.

What about getting some cheap guitar bodies + necks ($5 from China) and making CD racks out of them?

I would buy a wood clock that looked like the old Petra logo or a guitar.

How much just to have John come to my house and knock out my honey do list of construction items? THAT would be worth the money.

[shawnpfan01]

So since cd's are on their way out does that mean people don't have old cd's that need a place to live? A lot of mine are sitting on a bookshelf, so I for one wouldn't mind having a custom made cd holder.

Hey Sue, in the group of pictures there is a taller shelf is that for dvd's?

[brent]

So since cd's are on their way out does that mean people don't have old cd's that need a place to live? A lot of mine are sitting on a bookshelf, so I for one wouldn't mind having a custom made cd holder.

Hey Sue, in the group of pictures there is a taller shelf is that for dvd's?

I think Ed was using satire.....he doesn't think CDs are dead completely. there are too many indies selling half a million CDs in just a few weeks.

[sue d.]

Yes, shawn, that's a DVD holder that John made for his son.

[gman]

I think on the cd holder, if I was going to one of the local Amish places, I would expect to pay anywhere between $40 and $100. It would depend on the particular store and the overall quality of the piece, what type of wood was used, and whether it is finished or not. Unfinished from the pine shop, maybe $40. With a nice finish, maybe $50 to $70 depending on the type of finish and work involved. Finished oak from a nicer store, maybe $100 or more.
The Amish guys who make the stuff might get a better price on their materials than John can get. I would say double the price if the piece has a plaque and is autographed and stuff.

[sue d.]

Thanks for the ideas and prices. Keep your opinions coming!

The darker ones are made from walnut, purplewood, and poplar.

The lighter one is oak.

And they all would come with a plaque and a burned-in autograph (on the bottom).

[epdc]

If the dollar-peso relationship (hehe) gets better I might ask him to furnish my house when I get married

[sue d.]

Hehehe.... I'm working on that! (not getting married, but furnishing my house).

Or should I say my dining room... I need a new table. Chairs must come with as well. I think I need to put out my resume for a few more jobs to support my expensive tastes!

[epdc]

There´s a show in Discovery Home and Health about furnishing your house the exact same way a particular famous celebrity did but with less of 3000 dollars. That´s my goal the day I furnish, making things look fancy for the lowest price.

[Mitch]

I've been looking at purchasing another book shelf. Nothing fancy...would that be something John would be interested in doing??

Mitch

[sue d.]

Sure.... send me a photo of what you have in mind, the dimensions and he can work up a design & cost.

But only if you're serious...

[Mitch]

Sent you an email, Sue.

Mitch

[sue d.]

Seriously - if anyone else is looking for a custom-made to your specs piece of furniture, which would include just about anything - ranging from tables down to CD holders or picture frames - give me a jingle with the size and dimensions you want, along with a photo or drawing so he can see the style you're after - and John can give you a price quote.

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John's drawing up a dinning room table for me... I have no idea how it's gonna get to my house, which is many hundreds of miles away, but I guess we'll figure that out when the time comes!