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Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75

Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75

Paul KiarieCustom made by Paul Kiarie
Similar: cutlery tray, kitchen, wood
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Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75

The idea from Carina from Berlin:

Bespoke cutlery tray – I would like two identical inserts in a light wood; both inserts should be on top of each other in a drawer, so stackable. The drawer has a height of 135mm.
To make it easier to remove the inserts from the drawer, it would be nice if they each had handles on the narrow side.
Length in cm: 49,6
width in cm: 40,5
Height in cm: 6,75
Division of compartments: Standard (compartments for: Forks, knives, spoons, small spoons, small forks, serving cutlery).
Thank you very much!

 

 

The customer’s rating:

Carina 31 May 2021 1:52 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 31 May 2021 1:52 pm: Carina
Your parcel arrived this morning and everything looks very good – thank you so much!
The inserts fit exactly into the drawer – one above the other, the way I wanted it 🙂
I will treat them with oil and send (more) pictures afterwards. This might take a few days though.
All the best to you
Carina.


 

 

The story of the Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75:

Negotiation phase

 

Idea from Carina
Idea from Carina

Offer from Paul Kiarie within negotiation

 

Paul Kiarie 08 Apr 2021 8:21 pm
Hello Carina, I am happy to provide an offer for your idea. Would you like a cutlery tray such as the one I've uploaded but to your specifications?
Carina 08 Apr 2021 11:18 pm
(Automatic translation) 08 Apr 2021 11:18 pm: Carina
Thank you Paul, for such a quick reply.
I have added a drawing. However, it is not to scale.
Is it possible to put the subdivisions at an angle?
Also, it is important for me to have the interventions on the sides of the "trays" to be able to lift them out of the drawer.
To make the "trays" stackable, it might be good if the top one under the bottom has narrow ledges – but I'm sure you have more expertise and ideas on that than I do.
Paul Kiarie 09 Apr 2021 9:27 am
Hello Carina and thank you for the drawing, it helps give me a clearer picture of the tray you'd like. Yes it would be my pleasure to make the subdivisions at an angle to your satisfaction. Could you sketch me the handles at the sides that allow you to remove the trays from the drawer? Would you like the trays finished with a clear varnish?
Carina 09 Apr 2021 12:59 pm
(Automatic translation) 09 Apr 2021 12:59 pm: Carina
Hello Paul,
How nice that oblique indivisibilities are possible. I am very happy about that!
Attached is a picture of what the handles might look like. It would certainly be good if the outsides and bottom are made of stronger wood (1cm ?) than the dividers (0,5 cm?), because the cutlery has quite some weight and I will lift the trays more often – what do you think?
A matt finish would be nice (not glossy please). Thanks for the idea.
Carina.
Paul Kiarie 09 Apr 2021 1:55 pm
Hello Carina and thank you for the image. I will make the bottom and sides from 1cm thick wood and do my best to use slimmer dividers however the slimmer they are the weaker they'll tend to be…I would advise using 1cm thick wood all through. What do you think?
Carina 09 Apr 2021 3:48 pm
(Automatic translation) 09 Apr 2021 3:48 pm: Carina
Hello Paul,

You are the expert. I am grateful for your advice.
The wood should be the same thickness throughout, please.
Carina.

Paul Kiarie 09 Apr 2021 4:39 pm
Hello Carina, yes I'll make sure to follow all the specifications
Paul Kiarie 09 Apr 2021 7:42 pm
Hello Carina, I will be using cypress wood and glue to assemble it and finish it with a clear matte varnish
09 Apr 2021 8:30 pm
(Automatic translation) 09 Apr 2021 8:06 pm: Carina
Paul, please NO varnish (as written above).
Natural, untreated wood.
Thank you
Carina.
Paul Kiarie 09 Apr 2021 9:44 pm
Hello Carina, I will make the cutlery trays with cypress wood and glue and leave them natural and untreated the way you'd like

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Production phase

 


Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 within custom made realization

 

Paul Kiarie 11 Apr 2021 3:23 pm
Hello Carina, I will be acquiring the materials tomorrow when the timber hardwares open
Carina 11 Apr 2021 7:09 pm
(Automatic translation) 11 Apr 2021 7:09 pm: Carina
This reads great – thanks Paul!
Carina.
Paul Kiarie 13 Apr 2021 7:48 am
Hello Carina, this is the wood and wood glue I'll be using to make the trays. I'll start by straightening the edges and cutting the pieces to size then I'll plane them, sand them and finally start assembling them and when I'm done I'll give them another round of sanding to ensure a smooth finish
Carina 13 Apr 2021 11:31 am
(Automatic translation) 13 Apr 2021 11:31 am: Carina
Hey Paul – looking good! Thank you, Carina.
Paul Kiarie 14 Apr 2021 8:53 pm
Hello Carina I hope you are well, I have attached short videos of how I cut the pieces to size and sand them for assembly
Carina 14 Apr 2021 10:08 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 14 Apr 2021 10:08 pm: Carina
Paul, for reasons I don't know, I can't watch the videos. But never mind.
I was able to open the pictures and it all looks very nice!
Love the color!!
Thank you
Carina.
Paul Kiarie 16 Apr 2021 6:38 pm
Hello Carina, I've had a few challenges with the trays as I tried to make the partitions as slim as possible but I hope it's taking the shape you'd like.
Carina 17 Apr 2021 3:40 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 17 Apr 2021 3:40 pm: Carina
Dear Paul – thank you for sending more pictures. The dividers look really good – as does the entire tray.
Can't wait to have both of them here!
Cheers,
Carina.
Paul Kiarie 19 Apr 2021 7:46 am
Hello Carina, thank you very much and I hope they'll be as good as you envisioned
Carina 19 Apr 2021 9:10 am
(Automatic translation) 19 Apr 2021 9:10 am: Carina
Hi Paul,
Before I release them for shipping, I would like to see pictures of the finished inserts. One thing I noticed in the pictures I have seen is that the dividers seem to be different heights. While most of them are lower than the framing, some are higher and thus the inserts would not be stackable (pic 049 and pic 838).
I also see that the frame is not only glued but also stapled (image 049). Are these staples in the wood in such a way that they won't scratch my drawer (where the inserts are supposed to go on top of each other) when I lift them out and put them in?
Is there a picture of the top insert from the bottom? I would like to see what the ledges look like under the bottom that will make sure both inserts are tight on top of each other.
Thanks for your efforts.
Carina.
Paul Kiarie 20 Apr 2021 1:19 pm
Hello Carina, my apologies for the delay but I had a slight accident with one of the trays and I'll have to redo it…as for the dividers they would be sanded to be the same height as the rest of the tray and the staples were just to hold the pieces together as they dry after which they'll be removed and wood filler added and sanded down for a smooth finish…also since the dividers are the same height as the perimeter pieces and the trays are identical I'll glue strips of wood under one of the trays to create the tight fit when I stack it on top of the other one
Carina 20 Apr 2021 5:12 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 20 Apr 2021 5:12 pm: Carina
All of this sounds very good, thank you.
Sorry to hear about complications.
Don't worry about needing more time. In Germany we say: Good things come to those who wait 😉
Thank you again
Carina.
Paul Kiarie 22 Apr 2021 2:28 pm
Hello Carina and thank you very much for understanding the situation, here's the progress so far. I've attached small strips of wood at the bottom of the top tray to enable it to sit tight on top of the bottom tray for a nice fit
Carina 23 Apr 2021 10:35 am
(Automatische Übersetzung) 23 Apr 2021 10:35 am: Carina
Paul – sorry for answering late.
Those trays look fabulous!
Thank you
Carina.
Paul Kiarie 25 Apr 2021 11:35 am
Hello Carina…apologies for the late reply and thank you very much, the trays have a nice tight fit when stacked together
Carina 25 Apr 2021 1:09 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 25 Apr 2021 1:09 pm: Carina
Super – thank you, Paul!
We are really looking forward to the trays. Ready for shipment, correct?
Cheers,
Carina.

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The final Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75:

 

Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75

Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 photos from customer
Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75 photos from customer

Material: Cypress Wood, glue, varnish, thinner
Reference: ON005110E-24864

Costs to realize this Bespoke cutlery tray made from wood L 40,5 W 49,6 H 6,75

Price
Cost of material
32.08
Cost of labour
40.1
Cost of packaging
4.01
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
8.02
Subtotal – payout to craftsman
84.21
Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.)
8.42
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
8.42
Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany*
50
VAT (Germany)*
28.7
Total
179.75

*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.

 

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My name is Paul Karuri from Nairobi . I recently discovered a passion for building my own furniture because I wanted to move into a place of my own and it became fun as it enables me to build what I envision in my mind. I’d also like to help people build furniture how they envision it

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