The idea from Volker from München:
Hello, I would like to have 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood. I would like a light wood, about 8mm thick. The cutlery boxes should be 5-6cm high. I have attached 2 photos with the exact measurements (in millimeters). I am looking forward to your feedback! Many greetings, Volker
The customer’s rating:
Volker 17 Aug 2021 6:40 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 17 Aug 2021 6:40 pm: Volker
Many thanks, Paul, the cutlery boxes look very nice and fit perfectly!
Many thanks, Paul, the cutlery boxes look very nice and fit perfectly!
The story of the Custom made: 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood:
Negotiation phase
Paul Kiarie 07 Jun 2021 7:35 pm
Hello Volker I hope you are well, I am happy to provide an offer for your idea. We could use cypress wood which is a light wood to make the trays. What colour finish would you like the trays to have?
Volker 08 Jun 2021 4:47 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 08 Jun 2021 4:47 pm: Volker
Hello Paul,
Hello Paul,
many thanks for your email. I have attached a jpg file with the colour finish that I would like. I am looking forward for your porposal for the cutlery boxes.
Best regards, Volker
Paul Kiarie 09 Jun 2021 10:24 am
Hello Volker, I have attached a photo of one of the cutlery trays I've made from cypress wood and the shade of colour is almost the same. Since it would be difficult to find such a shade of finish locally what do you think about using the cypress wood and giving it a clear varnish?
Volker 09 Jun 2021 9:03 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 09 Jun 2021 9:03 pm: Volker
Hi Paiul,
yes, the colour of the other cutlery box looks good. Let's use the same for my cutlery boxes.
Hi Paiul,
yes, the colour of the other cutlery box looks good. Let's use the same for my cutlery boxes.
Paul Kiarie 10 Jun 2021 6:33 pm
Hello Volker, I will be using the butt joint technique to attach the pieces of wood together…is that okay with you?
Volker 11 Jun 2021 12:04 am
(Automatic translation) 11 Jun 2021 12:04 am: Volker
Hi Paul, yes that is fine for me.
Hi Paul, yes that is fine for me.
Paul Kiarie 12 Jun 2021 11:30 am
Hello Volker, okay that is in order
Volker 16 Jun 2021 6:34 am
(Automatic translation) 16 Jun 2021 6:34 am: Volker
Yes, I am fine with your proposal.
Yes, I am fine with your proposal.
Paul Kiarie 17 Jun 2021 8:24 am
Hello Volker, I will get started as soon as I get home on Monday since I had travelled a bit to attend to some urgent matters.
Paul Kiarie 17 Jun 2021 8:06 pm
Hello Volker, I will get started as soon as possible.
Production phase
Paul Kiarie 23 Jun 2021 9:10 pm
Hello Volker, this is the wood and wood glue I'm using to make the trays
Volker 26 Jun 2021 6:57 am
(Automatische Übersetzung) 26 Jun 2021 6:57 am: Volker
The wood and the glue are fine for me. Just to check: The wood is around 8 millimeteres thick, right? And what is the overall height of the cutlery box? It should be around 6 centremetres.
The wood and the glue are fine for me. Just to check: The wood is around 8 millimeteres thick, right? And what is the overall height of the cutlery box? It should be around 6 centremetres.
Paul Kiarie 27 Jun 2021 7:41 pm
Hello Volker, the wood is about 8 mm …the overall height of the cutlery tray is 5cm since you told me it could be around 5cm – 6cm I went with 5cm.
Volker 27 Jun 2021 10:38 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 27 Jun 2021 10:38 pm: Volker
Ok, that is perfect. Please continue with the work.
Ok, that is perfect. Please continue with the work.
Paul Kiarie 29 Jun 2021 6:17 pm
Hello Volker I hope you are well, here is the first tray completely assembled.
Volker 29 Jun 2021 7:49 pm
(Automatic translation) 29 Jun 2021 7:49 pm: Volker
Perfect
Perfect
Paul Kiarie 30 Jun 2021 8:15 pm
Hello Volker I hope you are well, here are the completed trays.
Volker 01 Jul 2021 7:26 am
(Automatic translation) 01 Jul 2021 7:26 am: Volker
Hello Paul, they look very good.
Hello Paul, they look very good.
Prisca Noela Waiganjo 12 Jul 2021 8:34 am
(Automatic translation) 12 Jul 2021 8:34 am: Prisca Noela Waiganjo
(Automatic translation) 01 Jul 2021 7:26 am: Volker
(Automatic translation) 01 Jul 2021 7:26 am: Volker
Hi Paul, they look very good.
(Automatic translation) 01 Jul 2021 7:26 am: Volker
(Automatic translation) 01 Jul 2021 7:26 am: Volker
Hi Paul, they look very good.
The final Custom made: 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood:
Material: Cypress Wood, glue, clear varnish, thinner
Reference: ON005348E-26657
Reference: ON005348E-26657
Costs to realize this Custom made: 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
31.42
|
| Cost of labour |
35.35
|
| Cost of packaging |
3.93
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
7.86
|
| Subtotal – payout to craftsman |
78.56
|
| Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
7.86
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
7.86
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
50
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
27.41
|
| Total |
171.69
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
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