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9 custom made side tables

9 custom made side tables

Avatar photo Custom made by Neema Buyu

Similar: furniture, living room, wood

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9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables

The idea from Jasmin from Meggen:

Side tables:
– 3 pcs. approx. D50 x W50 x H28-30 cm (round), old teak root natural grey
– 3 pcs. approx. D50 x W50 x H35 cm (round), old teak root natural grey
– 3 pcs. ca D30 x W30 x H40 cm (square), old teak root natural grey
(all for outdoor use)

 

 


 

The story of the 9 custom made side tables:

Negotiation phase

 

Idea from Jasmin
Idea from Jasmin

Offer from Neema Buyu within negotiation

 

Neema Buyu 08 Dec 2021 11:44 am
Hey jasmine, I'm happy to provide an offer for your idea. Would you be willing to work with the red eucalyptus, it's was available and can withstand being outdoors
Jasmin 08 Dec 2021 3:06 pm
Hi Neema,

Thank you for your quick reply.
Red eucalyptus wood is quite red. We are looking more for brown and natural beige tones as on the pictures.

Thank you and kind regards,
Jasmin

Neema Buyu 08 Dec 2021 4:25 pm
Would you consider cypress or eucalyptus wood they lean more towards a light brown
Jasmin 08 Dec 2021 4:59 pm
Sure. I might need to see some pictures. There is also a possibility to stain them a bit.
Neema Buyu 08 Dec 2021 5:15 pm
Yeah staining it is an option as well, to a dark brown color. I would suggest cypress and we can stain it
Jasmin 08 Dec 2021 6:00 pm
Perfect!
Neema Buyu 08 Dec 2021 6:46 pm
I have attached a rough idea of what cypress would look like.
Can they be any other shape or you'd prefer round tops?
Jasmin 09 Dec 2021 7:43 am
Thank you that looks good.
Well I prefer round tops but they don't need to be perfectly round, they can look unperfected.
Neema Buyu 10 Dec 2021 7:28 am
So sorry for the late response, sure thing, thank you for your response. How thick would you like the table tops?
Jasmin 10 Dec 2021 9:30 am
About 10cm, will that work?
Neema Buyu 10 Dec 2021 9:57 am
Yeah 10cm would be good and possible
Jasmin 13 Dec 2021 5:10 pm
Perfect.
The Tables will be outside, so they have to be coated. Waxed or something similar.
Neema Buyu 13 Dec 2021 5:33 pm
Fantastic, we can work with wax, it raises the cost a little more, right now, without the shipping, VAT and wax each table is going for about 270 dollars which is about 27,000ksh, does that budget seem workable for you
Jasmin 14 Dec 2021 9:29 am
Yes that works with the budget.
Neema Buyu 14 Dec 2021 11:41 am
I would suggest using 2pac vanish or using resin, wax wouldn't be too durable and would need constant touch up
Jasmin 17 Dec 2021 3:47 pm
then 2 pac vanish it is.
thank you.
Neema Buyu 17 Dec 2021 4:39 pm
You're most welcome, and thank you for working with me. As soon as I get a deposit I'm ready to begin.
Jasmin 20 Dec 2021 2:13 pm
Hi Neema,
I will give you the definitive order confirmation after Christmas. First, I have to get the costs approved by my client. But I am really confident that they will approve it.
When will it be ready for shipment when you can start by the end of January? And how much will shipment cost (Shipping address: Construction Site, Eichmattweg 2, 6045 Meggen, Switzerland)
Thank you.
Neema Buyu 20 Dec 2021 2:37 pm
Thank you for the feedback. If I start in January it should take about 7 working days to have them done

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Production phase

 

Idea from Jasmin
Idea from Jasmin
Idea from Jasmin
Idea from Jasmin
Idea from Jasmin


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9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization
9 custom made side tables within custom made realization

 

Neema Buyu 07 Mar 2022 9:02 am
Good morning Jasmin, we are ready to start on your project, thank you so much for working with us. We will keep you updated with pictures and videos on the progress.
Attached below is a sketch with the measurements for confirmation
Jasmin 07 Mar 2022 9:47 am
Hi Nehme,
Thank you for the drawing. I confirm the measurements. You are good to go!
Neema Buyu 07 Mar 2022 10:25 am
Fantastic, do have a lovely day

Jasmin 14 Mar 2022 8:19 am
Hi neema
Do you have anything to show yet?
I am so curious
Have a nice day
Neema Buyu 14 Mar 2022 9:58 am
Good morning, so far I have been able to get the logs, and split the first 6 surfaces it's a pretty exciting project so far. I have attached a couple of pictures and videos of the progress so far.
Do have a lovely day as well
Jasmin 15 Mar 2022 9:44 am
Good morning Neema
Thank you for the pictures and videos. It ist so nice to see it from scratch. Looking forward to the final result.
Have a great day too!
Neema Buyu 15 Mar 2022 10:01 am
I'm glad you get the chance to join me on the process, I'll keep you updated.
Neema Buyu 31 Mar 2022 9:28 am
Good morning, hope you're doing well, I have attached pictures and videos on the progress so far. We are attaching the final legs and going into sanding and cutting the legs to size. Do have a lovely day, looking forward to your response
Jasmin 31 Mar 2022 9:54 am
Good morning Buyu,
Thank you for the pictures. I honestly have to say that I am not really happy with the legs of the round tablas. They look way different then the reference picture. Is there any possibility to adjust them? They have to thicker and less symmetrical. Our client will not be happy with this.
I have sent you the reference picture.
Thank you and regards,
Jasmin
Neema Buyu 31 Mar 2022 10:15 am
Thank you for your response, sure thing the legs can be changed to something thicker and less symmetrical, for clarification, would you like the shape of the legs less symmetrical, and would you like their placement changed to closer to the table tops edges?

What do you think of the three curved ones?

Jasmin 31 Mar 2022 10:45 am
Thank you for understanding.
The placement closer to the table tops edges will be better. As similar as you can do it like on the reference picture.

About the curved ones they look fine. Maybe the edges of the tops could be les sharp, like the back of the legs. I really like the curving. I think the rest is fine.
I have sent you a picture for understanding.

thank you

Neema Buyu 01 Apr 2022 10:31 am
Good morning, thank you for your feedback, we were able to get different legs and round the edges. I have attached a couple of pictures and videos let me know what you think so we are able to go on.
Jasmin 01 Apr 2022 3:21 pm
Hi Neema
Thank you for the updated version. The square table looks way better now. I like it, they are fine like that.
The bigger legs are nice too. They might be a little to big. Can you cut them more into a V-shape and less wide? The positioning right at the edge of the table top. You can carve the parts that stand out if it doesn't fit to the tops round shape. I attached some pictures for understanding.
Thank you.
Neema Buyu 01 Apr 2022 4:28 pm
Thank you so much for the feedback and the pictures, they are very helpful.
Do you like the colors of the square stools or would you like a more antique finish to it?
Jasmin 01 Apr 2022 4:40 pm
I prefer a more antique finish.
Thank you
Neema Buyu 03 Apr 2022 9:06 am
Good morning, hope you're doing well. We have been able to fill the previous leg holes, and figured out a way of making the table tops as rustic as the legs we'll be putting. I have attached a couple of pictures let me know what you think. We are now going to the final stages of attaching the legs and sanding everything before we do the finishing coats of vanish.

In the pictures I have made the bottom part rustic so you can see and approve before we go on.

Jasmin 04 Apr 2022 9:59 am
Good morning Neema,
I am doing well and I hope you too.
Thank you for the new pictures. It looks very good: I like the shapes. You are good to go.
Neema Buyu 04 Apr 2022 10:11 am
Fantastic, I'm glad we're back on track, what do you think about the greyish color to give it a more rustic finish or should we keep everything as it is
Jasmin 04 Apr 2022 10:46 am
I personally like the finish but it might be a little bit too grayish but it can change with the finishing coat and become a bit warmer. Maybe you can ad a little bit more of brown so it looks like the inspiration picture of the square table? Just a tiny little bit warmer in tone, then it is perfekt.
Neema Buyu 04 Apr 2022 12:25 pm
Fantastic, we'll work on that.
How fine would you like the final sanding to be, should it be totally smooth and remove the curving marks?

Jasmin 04 Apr 2022 1:49 pm
I don't think it needs to be totally smooth. It can look a little bit rough, something in between.
Neema Buyu 04 Apr 2022 2:18 pm
Sure thing, thank you for the feedback.
Neema Buyu 18 Apr 2022 5:58 pm
Hello, hope you are doing well. I have attached pictures and videos of the progress so far, we have stained them all what's left is cutting the legs to size and vanishing
Jasmin 19 Apr 2022 9:35 am
Hi Neema
Thank you for your message. I am doing good and I hope you as well.
I am happy with the stain. The colour is perfect. Please continue…
Neema Buyu 19 Apr 2022 3:25 pm
Fantastic, do have a lovely evening. Next update I'll be sharing the final look
Jasmin 21 Apr 2022 3:57 pm
Perfect, I am looking forward to it.
Have a nice afternoon.
Neema Buyu 23 Apr 2022 1:00 pm
Good afternoon, we have cut the tables legs to size, what's left is vanishing, fumigation and packaging.

I have attached a couple of pictures and videos.
Things we have noticed, there's the end grain splits around the edges (which don't compromise on their durability) (can be filled if you'd like)

Also a couple of the patches have turned into a reddish maroon color (different parts of wood react differently to liquids) (adds onto the rustic look in my opinion)

The taller round ones are what's stacked up with the exact same progress and finishing as the smaller ones placed side by side

Let me know what you think before start on the vanishing

Jasmin 25 Apr 2022 9:27 am
HI Neema,
The tables looks very beautiful with the stain. The patches don't bother me.
The splits are fine, they don't need filling.
Thank you and best regards,
Jasmin

Neema Buyu 25 Apr 2022 10:19 am
I'm so glad you love them. We can now vanish them and get them fumigated
Jasmin 25 Apr 2022 10:36 am
Perfect, thank you!
Neema Buyu 29 Apr 2022 1:06 pm
Good afternoon, so far we have done the first layer of vanish second coat is happening today
Jasmin 29 Apr 2022 4:37 pm
Hi Neema,
It‘s looking good!
Thx
Neema Buyu 09 May 2022 11:29 am
Hello Jasmin hope you're doing well. I have attached a couple of pictures and videos of the finished projects. Looking forward to your response, do have a lovely day.
Jasmin 09 May 2022 11:46 am
Hi Nemma,
I am doing good and I hope you too. I am happy with the results. They are good to go.
Thank you for everything and I am looking forward to look at them in real.
Please continue with the shipment.
Best regards, Jasmin
Neema Buyu 09 May 2022 12:08 pm
Fantastic. Thank you so much for working with us
Neema Buyu 23 May 2022 12:42 pm
Hello Jasmin, hope you're doing well, could you please indicate via the system that the tables are ready for shipping. Do have a lovely day
Jasmin 23 May 2022 12:59 pm
Hi Neema
Here it goes
Prisca Noela Waiganjo 07 Jun 2022 8:57 am
Hello Jasmin
My Name is Noel, Local Operations manager, Kenya. I'm currently reviewing the quality of the stools, I've shared detailed photos of the stools from different angles. I hope they're as per your expectations. The photos are labeled in numbers and letters i.e. 1a, 1b…9a, 9b etc. The numbers represent the nine stools whereas the letters represent different angles of the stools.

Regards
Noel

Jasmin 07 Jun 2022 10:55 am
Hi Noel,
Thank you for your message, the items are fine and ready for shipping.
Can you tell me an approximate delivery date?

Best regards,
Jasmin

Neema Buyu 08 Jun 2022 9:34 am
Thank you for the feedback. We're ready to hand them over to Urban Change Lab as well. It's been amazing working with you.

Best regards, Neema Toya

Jasmin 08 Jun 2022 9:53 am
Hi Neema,
When can we expect the shipping?

Best regards,
Jasmin

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The final 9 custom made side tables:

 

9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables
9 custom made side tables

Material: Cypress wood, 2pac vanish,brushes, sand paper,stain,dowels,wood glue,sanding sealer
Reference: ON005971E-32023

Costs to realize this 9 custom made side tables

Price
Cost of material
1012.65
Cost of labour
1215.18
Cost of packaging
36.46
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
16.2
Subtotal – payout to craftsman
2280.49
Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.)
228.05
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
228.05
Shipping costs from Kenya to Switzerland*
0
VAT (Switzerland)*
0
Total
2736.59

*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.

 

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About Neema Buyu

My Name is Neema and I’m from Nairobi Kenya. I started doing carpentry, art and photography in highschool.
I specialize in furniture (tables, drawers,chairs,frames, kitchen countertops, closets)

I specialize in portrait and product photography

I specialize in Drawing, Painting, Pyrography, Caricature

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