How long is a piece of string?
We're still not sure. However, if you break the piece of string into sections it's easier to measure. That's why have developed a budgeting system that breaks each project into three distinct stages: Design, Cut and Make.
From the moment you receive your first quote we'll allocate a budget to each stage using the information you've provided. This creates transparency and flexibility for your project.
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From idea to precision model.
Your design budget will depend on the complexity of your project, completeness of your design and how many hours we'll need to spend creating a cut-ready file.
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Get your parts precision cut fast.
Your cutting budget is based on: How many parts (or sheets), complexity of parts and material type used. Put simply: setup + machine time + material cost.
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Parts assembly + finishing.
This is your budget for sanding, sealing, sticking and for all things finishing. If you just need parts right off the machine then you can skip this stage!
Example Budgets
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Custom Table Top
Sketch provided with outer dimensions.
Design $50
We took the sketch and created a cut-ready file.
Cut $200
Simple cut in 18mm birch plywood.
Make $100
Face and edge sanding ready for the customer to apply finish. -
Campervan Fitout Parts
A van builder had a series of unique parts that they needed cut from plywood.
Design $200
The designer provided a working 3D file that we could load and map for our CNC process. This saved time from recreating the whole design from scratch.
Cut $1200
Multiple sheets of high quality plywood with intricate details.
Make $0
No assembly or finishing was required. -
Complete Bookshelf
An outline sketch was provided along with dimensions
Design $600
We created a 3D model based on the sketch and worked through a few different iterations
Cut $500
Multiple sheets of high quality plywood. Simple fast profile cutting used.
Make $300
Cut parts were sanded, assembled and finished with clear coat.
