I only did a few in the last year or so at $400 painted. It's just a side job for me so I'm not trying to pay the light bill but still want to charge the going rate for time & material. I would imagine I could sell a few more if I were to market it and advertise. But I stay busy enough and don't really want to be overloaded.Merica_Metal wrote:68Percy wrote:Post some pics if you do! The only ones I've made for folks has been with the Fleur-de-lis. I recon it's a louisiana thing. Haha.little blue choo wrote:Cool file 68Percy. Thanks for the share. May have to make one of these to put down at the pond. With a fishing scene of course.
Rick
What are you charging for them? Those things are really nice and heavy duty! I assume you powder coat them?
Porch Swing
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Any idea on the total weight? I plan to cut one wife saw it so now its a must!!
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I'm not sure how much it weights. I used 11 ga and it took roughly half a 5x10 sheet plus 3/16" for the sides. Doing the math on solid pieces it comes out to 135 lbs or so. Then subtract for all of the drop outs and it shaves a pretty good bit of weight. I'd guess between 80 and 100...? I've built a few and the weight never really was an issue. It's a helluva lot heavier than a wooden swing, but that's just the nature of the beast.Merica_Metal wrote:Any idea on the total weight? I plan to cut one wife saw it so now its a must!!
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Thanks for posting...
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Thank you for sharing
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Look Awesome!! Thanks for sharing
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nice
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Here is my wife Christmas present. Hemicharger helped me with the art work of our late dog. My wife loves it!!! I just wanted to say thanks for the files!!! Everthing bent and fit great!!!!!
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Looks good! Glad it all worked out for you. I had to add a couple brackets to the seat in order to take some of the flex out. IDK if those brackets are in the file or not. But once you hang the swing and try it out, you'll see what I'm talking about.4linked wrote:Here is my wife Christmas present. Hemicharger helped me with the art work of our late dog. My wife loves it!!! I just wanted to say thanks for the files!!! Everthing bent and fit great!!!!!
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Thanks they are in there and i have the cut out I just haven't installed them yet paying jobs keep getting in the way....
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amazing file thanks for sharing this.
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Appreciate your sharing of this file. Thank you =)
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Thank you very much. I am quite a fan of porch swings. Can't wait to cut this.
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Thank you
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WOW!!! That is a very nice bench. Thanks for sharing.
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Very Nice!!
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