[TheForge] prices, followup

[Woolley]

Considering the work that went into the piece, it sounds like he got a 
pretty good deal. And it didn't hurt that you didn't have to install, I 
prefer that.




Cindy and James wrote:
> The railing was simple in design, complimented the home.  You can get 
> carried away, but depends on the client.  This client had not seen it 
> prior to installation.  Most don't trust you that much!  Ha!
>
> I'm in NE Texas.
>
> Anyone else other than this particular client, I would have charged 
> $400/ft or possibly more.  It was a real bi*ch to build.
>
> The general contractor and his crew installed the railing as it was 
> part of the construction.  Took a crew of 5, scaffolding, 2 chain 
> hoists, etc.  Outer supports were welded on after it was fitted in 
> place, then ground, sanded, primed, painted and lacquered.  The 
> railing  had been finished at the shop, but I touched up the spots 
> after welding.  I was pleased with the fit, it was off 3/16" on 
> overall width and is U shaped.  (2 straight sides and an ellipse or 
> curved front of about 9 1/2 feet or so, curved branched scrolls, 
> curved balusters, very little of anything straight on the dang thing.
>
> But it looked good and fit good.  Thank goodness!!
> JA
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