This Custom made insert made of beech wood has been realized by myself, Esther Oriku, in Kenya for Udo from Mömbris (Deutschland). It started with the idea from Udo. This page shows our journey from the idea to the final custom made item and the price of the item.
An insert made of beech wood or similar for a cutlery drawer, see drawing.
The result
The customer’s rating:
Automated Translation08 Dec 2020 5:37 pm
08 Dec 2020 1:29 pm: Udo
This insert has been made PERFECTLY! Many thanks. It is beautiful and perfectly true to size!!
Quality: Very Satisfied
The story of the Custom made insert made of beech wood:
Negotiation phase
Esther Oriku30 Jul 2020 9:51 pm
Hello Udo
I am happy to provide you an offer to your idea.
The wood that's similar to peach is Cyprus or mahogany,(though mahogany is slightly dark,).I have attached a sample of mahogany and Cyprus for you to see and decide which is similar to your idea.
Thank you
Esther
Automated Translation31 Jul 2020 5:49 pm
31 Jul 2020 12:31 pm: Udo
Hello, Esther,
please take the light wood (Cyprus).
Thanks.
Udo
Esther Oriku01 Aug 2020 9:06 am
Hello Udo,
Thank you for the reply.
Very well I shall use the Cyprus wood.I have attached two files ,kindly translate the measurements in English.
Then I have studied your diagram and I am worried about the measurements some are not tallying with the outside dimensions.kindly have a look.
Thank you
Esther
Esther Oriku04 Aug 2020 8:51 pm
Hello Udo,
Thank you for the reply.
Very well I shall use the Cyprus wood.I have attached two files ,kindly translate the measurements in English.
Then I have studied your diagram and I am worried about the measurements some are not tallying with the outside dimensions.kindly have a look.
Thank you
Esther
Esther Oriku07 Aug 2020 8:45 pm
Hallo Udo.
I have seen your sketch and the measurements are not tallying for example the division of 240 cm the remaining part should be equal, but from the sketch the remaining looks small. Also translate the measurements in English.
Thank you.
Esther
Esther Oriku08 Aug 2020 9:34 pm
Hallo Udo.
I have seen your sketch and the measurements are not tallying for example the division of 240 cm the remaining part should be equal, but from the sketch the remaining looks small.
Kindly have a look at the attached sketch
Thank you
Esther
Automated Translation10 Aug 2020 7:37 am
09 Aug 2020 9:07 pm: Udo
Dear Esther,
thank you very much for your questions.
Please have a look to my drawing again: We need to distinguish between outer and inner measures! The main measures of 480 and 303 are outer measures. These measures should be rather exact. They could be 1 mm or so smaller but not larger because the whole application has to fit into my kitchen drawer.
The outer height of the assembly should be approximately 50 mm.
All other measures are inner measures of the different partitions. 240 mm and 220 mm should be minimum measures so that my spoons and forks fit into these partitions.
The measures of 3 times 67 mm and 3 times 83 mm are "circa" measures (approximate). The exact measures depend on how thick the inner and outer "walls" will be.
I did also put some explaining comments onto your design sketch.
Best regards
Udo
Esther Oriku10 Aug 2020 9:40 pm
Hello Udo.
Thank you for your reply.
If I maintain the outside measurements of 480mm by 303mm,the tray will appear as I have sketched.
The partitioning of 67mm will be 70mm instead
And the one with 83mm will be 87.7mm
I will use the thickness of 10mm all through
Thank you
Esther
Hallo Udo.
Thank you for your confirmation I will start immediately and will upload the photos in every stage.
Thank you
Esther
Automated Translation19 Aug 2020 1:38 pm
19 Aug 2020 11:26 am: Udo
Good luck!
Esther Oriku26 Aug 2020 9:46 pm
Hallo udo
Thank you for your reply. I have started and these are the material to use .
I have send the photos of the material.
Thank you
Esther
Automated Translation27 Aug 2020 11:24 am
27 Aug 2020 10:54 am: Udo
Nice material. Go ahead please.
Udo
Esther Oriku02 Sep 2020 9:23 pm
Hello Udo,
Thank you for your reply. I have already started on the tray.
Thank you
Esther
Esther Oriku07 Sep 2020 12:45 pm
Hello Udo.
Thank you for your reply.The tray is already in the process.I have done the partitioning already.Yet to do the bottom part and the outside finishing
Thank you
Esther
Automated Translation08 Sep 2020 2:47 pm
07 Sep 2020 10:17 pm: Udo
Dear Esther, please go ahead with your work.
I am looking forward to hold the insert in my hands soon.
And – more important – please take care of yourself and stay healthy in these spooky times.
Udo
Esther Oriku13 Sep 2020 6:44 pm
Hallo udo.
Thank you for your reply. Am on the process of finishing the tray and furnishing so that they look the same like the bottom.
Thank you.
Esther
Automated Translation15 Sep 2020 5:57 pm
15 Sep 2020 12:26 pm: Udo
Wow, Esther! That's looking great already. Please move on. Best regards. Udo
Esther Oriku18 Sep 2020 5:30 pm
Hallo Udo
Thank you for your reply. Am now doing the furnish. I have taken a video.
Thank you.
Esther.
Automated Translation22 Sep 2020 9:56 am
19 Sep 2020 8:08 pm: Udo
Dear Esther, the video is very interesting for me. I am rather excited to hold the piece in my hands soon. Take care. Udo
Esther Oriku23 Sep 2020 9:36 pm
Hello .Udo
Thank you for your reply.This is where I have reached.I am almost finishing the furnishing.
Thank you.
Esther
Automated Translation27 Sep 2020 1:58 pm
26 Sep 2020 8:01 pm: Udo
Dear Esther. The thing is looking really good on the photo. Many thanks. Udo.
Esther Oriku28 Sep 2020 8:22 pm
Hello Udo
Thank you for your reply. I have attached pictures and videos of the tray, it is now complete.
Thank you
Esther
Esther Oriku29 Sep 2020 10:56 am
Hello Udo
Thank you for your reply. I have attached pictures and videos of the tray, it is now complete.Ready for shipment
Thank you
Esther
Automated Translation30 Sep 2020 2:24 pm
29 Sep 2020 6:58 pm: Udo
Looks really good.
And if it is really less or equal 480 x 303 mm then it will fit perfectly.
Many thanks.
Automated Translation27 Oct 2020 4:23 pm
29 Sep 2020 6:58 pm: Udo
Looks really good.
And if it is really less or equal 480 x 303 mm then it will fit perfectly.
Many thanks.
Esther Oriku02 Nov 2020 10:27 am
Hello. Udo.
Thank you for your reply.
The tray is perfectly ready with all measurement exact and Ready for shipment.
Thank you
Esther
Automated Translation02 Nov 2020 5:02 pm
02 Nov 2020 1:20 pm: Udo
Very good, please let it ship.
Take care, Esther.
Regards
Udo
Automated Translation06 Nov 2020 2:29 pm
02 Nov 2020 1:20 pm: Udo
Very good, please let it ship.
Hello, my name is Esther Oriku. I am a self employed entrepreneur dealing in carved wood and drift wood furniture and home – made accessories.
I have been in business for the last eight years.
My workshop employs five full term wood artisans and three part time artisans.
I also offer apprenticeship service to out of school youth. I look forward to creating your ideas in a professional manner.
I also collaborate with masai women groups in ngong to make eco-sandals made of recycled tyres and beads. the project supports women who educate their children.
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