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Quotes
We welcome the opportunity to provide a quote
for meeting your needs for custom
wood turnings. Detailed Drawings or Samples are always best
and please provide as many detailed specifications as you can, including:
- Maximum Diameter of Finished Part
- Length of Finished Part
- Specie of Wood (if specific specie is required)
- Dimensions and positions of all holes and tenons
- Detail Description of any fitting parts such as ferrules
- Type of Finish
- Quantity Needed
You can use the Quote Form here
to send us the specifics of your needs, send us a sample, or contact
us today.
Some of the key factors that determine the final cost of turnings
are listed below:
Machine Marks
All lathes need to be able to drive the wood using a secure interface
between machine and wood. Typically, there is a drive spur on one
and a point and ring on the other. Some turnings such as drawer
pull knobs have a spur mark only on the bottom. These machine marks
are often left on the final turning or can be removed before finishing.
As a rule of thumb, allowing machine marks on the finished product
is typically the most economical choice.
Setup Times
The time it takes to setup a lathe varies depending on the type
of lathe being used and the complexity of the part. Different species
of woods behave differently when being turned and some are more
“temperamental” than others. The cost of setting up
the lathes and secondary processes is typically amortized over the
total number of parts being produced. This is one of the reasons
why the per-unit cost a smaller run will typically be higher than
larger run.
Engineering and Tooling Costs
Tooling and process engineering is needed for each new part produced.
Tooling typically consists of one or more customized knives, drill
bits and headers. Process engineering includes developing specialized
equipment and jigs for secondary drilling, installation of screws
or hanger bolts, assembly and finishing. Typically these are onetime
costs incurred with an initial order and we pride ourselves on devising
cost effective processes. Design changes can result in new tooling
and process engineering costs but every effort is made to mean minimize
these when they occur.
Sanding
After a part is turned it will usually require sanding. Smaller
parts are typically tumble sanded in large barrels where, combined
with sandpaper, the interaction between the parts smooth them in
the same way rock tumbler polishes stones. Larger parts, such as
table legs, spindles and baseball bats, are “Nash” sanded,
a process that automatically sands each part in a controlled fashion.
Tumble standing is typically less expensive but not suitable for
many larger turnings.
 Ferruling
If you're considering using a ferrule on your turning, let us help
guide you to standard sizes which will help afford or at least minimize
special tooling charges. Ferrules or metal bands are often found
on the end of tool handles. We have extensive experience in sourcing
and installing ferrules of all types.
Secondary Processing
It is not unusual for a turning to require secondary work of some
type. Often secondary drilling may be needed to clean out holes
drilled on the lathes or the specifications call for cross-bored
holes. Also, multiple parts may be required to complete the finished
part. Our employees are experienced in assembly high-quality parts
such a game calls which made require the installation of metal sleeves
inside the turning and/or o-rings to ensure a snug fit.
Call us at 888-206-3328 or email us at Info@WellsWoodTurning.com
Wells Woodturning & Finishing Inc. specializes
in high-quality custom wood turning, wood finishing, and manufacturing.
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