This Custom made: 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood has been realized by myself, Paul Kiarie, in Kenya for Volker from (Germany). It started with the idea from Volker. This page shows our journey from the idea to the final custom made item and the price of the item.
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 result
The customer’s rating:
Volker17 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!
Quality: Very Satisfied
The story of the Custom made: 2 cutlery boxes made out of wood:
Negotiation phase
Paul Kiarie07 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?
Volker08 Jun 2021 4:47 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 08 Jun 2021 4:47 pm: Volker
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 Kiarie09 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?
Volker09 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.
Paul Kiarie10 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?
Volker11 Jun 2021 12:04 am
(Automatic translation) 11 Jun 2021 12:04 am: Volker
Hi Paul, yes that is fine for me.
Paul Kiarie12 Jun 2021 11:30 am
Hello Volker, okay that is in order
Volker16 Jun 2021 6:34 am
(Automatic translation) 16 Jun 2021 6:34 am: Volker
Yes, I am fine with your proposal.
Paul Kiarie17 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 Kiarie17 Jun 2021 8:06 pm
Hello Volker, I will get started as soon as possible.
Hello Volker, this is the wood and wood glue I'm using to make the trays
Volker26 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.
Paul Kiarie27 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.
Volker27 Jun 2021 10:38 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 27 Jun 2021 10:38 pm: Volker
Ok, that is perfect. Please continue with the work.
Paul Kiarie29 Jun 2021 6:17 pm
Hello Volker I hope you are well, here is the first tray completely assembled.
Volker29 Jun 2021 7:49 pm
(Automatic translation) 29 Jun 2021 7:49 pm: Volker
Perfect
Paul Kiarie30 Jun 2021 8:15 pm
Hello Volker I hope you are well, here are the completed trays.
Volker01 Jul 2021 7:26 am
(Automatic translation) 01 Jul 2021 7:26 am: Volker
Hello Paul, they look very good.
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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