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Beadroller Build (Turned into sheetmetal work thread)
- Thread starter Deuling
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Excited for your opportunity! Make sure to get the aspect ratio right on the bow tie, it drives me nuts when its a bit off.
I hope to do the least amount of trademarked logos as possible
You do need to start keeping track of time and then start figuring out how much you wanna make.
I wanna make enough money to buy me new tools and buy blazer new parts.
My day job can pay for all the responsible grown up things
My day job can pay for all the responsible grown up things
You've already received tons of advice so I hate to pile more on but I can't help myself. 
Being in my line of work I pay close attention to people that have come and gone as vendors on this and other forums since that's my customer base. One thing I see happen frequently is people taking on more work than they can handle. Customers start getting upset because you're running behind then the vendor gets frustrated and it all spirals downhill. Since your work is pretty much reliant on the artistry and effort you've put into it, it's going to be all on your shoulders. So make sure you only take on as much work as you can comfortably accomplish. Be upfront with people about how long it's going to take to get the job done.
The other thing I see a lot with sole proprietor businesses, is they tend to short change themselves on wages. Meaning they don't pay themselves what they are worth. Ultimately if you don't value yourself highly enough, others will also start to undervalue your effort. Charge your customers for your time because it has value and you deserve to be compensated. Feeling like you aren't making enough to be worth the trouble is the first thing that will burn you out.
Being in my line of work I pay close attention to people that have come and gone as vendors on this and other forums since that's my customer base. One thing I see happen frequently is people taking on more work than they can handle. Customers start getting upset because you're running behind then the vendor gets frustrated and it all spirals downhill. Since your work is pretty much reliant on the artistry and effort you've put into it, it's going to be all on your shoulders. So make sure you only take on as much work as you can comfortably accomplish. Be upfront with people about how long it's going to take to get the job done.
The other thing I see a lot with sole proprietor businesses, is they tend to short change themselves on wages. Meaning they don't pay themselves what they are worth. Ultimately if you don't value yourself highly enough, others will also start to undervalue your effort. Charge your customers for your time because it has value and you deserve to be compensated. Feeling like you aren't making enough to be worth the trouble is the first thing that will burn you out.
Thanks Scott! Definitely noted. Ive actually already started telling people that I cant take some stuff on at the moment due to wanting to get ready for this show.
One of the nice things is, this is generally something a lot of people can wait a while for.
One of the nice things is, this is generally something a lot of people can wait a while for.
You've already received tons of advice so I hate to pile more on but I can't help myself.
Being in my line of work I pay close attention to people that have come and gone as vendors on this and other forums since that's my customer base. One thing I see happen frequently is people taking on more work than they can handle. Customers start getting upset because you're running behind then the vendor gets frustrated and it all spirals downhill. Since your work is pretty much reliant on the artistry and effort you've put into it, it's going to be all on your shoulders. So make sure you only take on as much work as you can comfortably accomplish. Be upfront with people about how long it's going to take to get the job done.
The other thing I see a lot with sole proprietor businesses, is they tend to short change themselves on wages. Meaning they don't pay themselves what they are worth. Ultimately if you don't value yourself highly enough, others will also start to undervalue your effort. Charge your customers for your time because it has value and you deserve to be compensated. Feeling like you aren't making enough to be worth the trouble is the first thing that will burn you out.
I have nothing technical to add, but I think you have an awesome opportunity here. It's exciting to see you bringing this to life. 
Be sure to take lots of pictures. 
Be sure to take lots of pictures.
Needed to build a stand for roller so I can put it in my car and bring to buggy show, but with a nice heavy base. Well after 2 weekends of doing gear swaps...
Nice
Cool stuff Adam. You've really got some talent and artistic skill. I do sheetmetal work for a living (HVAC), and what you're doing is art. Pick up some copper and really make some cool pieces.
Chase your dreams, catch them, then run with them.
Chase your dreams, catch them, then run with them.
So, for under $200, the eastwood 4" throatless shear is a great little cutter for the price, compared to spending $600 on a beverly shear...
I did the corners of all of these with it. The top blade is curved so it works great for doing radius cuts..
I did the corners of all of these with it. The top blade is curved so it works great for doing radius cuts..
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Are those......license plates?!
Yeah. But wall hangers
Same size, holes are not in the right spot though, they need to move down like an inch and I didn't really want them there.
Ive got some ideas for front license plates though. (We don't need real ones here, and you can put whatever you want there).
I've gotten so used to this that I didn't even think about it. Guess I've been up here too long.
(Looking nice, BTW, if you're not tired of hearing that by now)
No, I like it. Continue with the ego boosting 
No fabricator EVER gets tired of compliments
