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08/12/2021

Set of 6 coasters made for my son, who is 407 squadron Aviator of the year.

11/26/2020

A customer asked me how much it cost to make a table....
I answered him: $ 1500
He said: So expensive for this job?
I asked: How much do you think it would cost you?
He answers me: $ 800 maximum... That's a pretty simple job right? !"
- For $ 800 I invite you to do it yourself.
- But.... I don't know how to.
- For $800 I'll teach you how to. So besides saving you $700, you'll get the knowledge for the next time you want
- It seemed right to him and he agreed.
- But to get started: you need tools: A table saw, a planer, a top, dormants, etc...
- But I don't have all these equipment and I can't buy all of these for one job.
- Well then for another $250 more I'll rent my stuff to you so you can do it.
- Okay, he says.
- Okay! Tuesday I'm waiting for you to start doing this work
- But I can't on Tuesday I only have time today.
- I'm sorry, but I'm only available Tuesday to teach you and lend you my stuff. Other days are busy with other customers.
- Okay! That means I'm going to have to sacrifice my Tuesday, give up my tasks.
- I forgot. To do your job yourself, you also have to pay for the nonproductive factors.
- That is? What is this?"
- Bureaucratic, tax, vat, security, insurance, fuel etc.
- Oh no!... But to accomplish these tasks, I'm going to spend more money and waste a lot of time!
- Do you have them? You can do it to me before?"
- Okay!
- I'll make you all the material you need. Truck loading is done Monday evening or Tuesday morning you'll have to come by 6 loading the truck. Don't forget to be on time to avoid traffic jams and be on time
- At 6??? Nope! Too early for me! I used to getting up later...
- You know, I've been thinking. Y ' all better get the job done. I'd rather pay you the $1500. If I had to, it wouldn't be perfect and it would cost me a lot more.

When you pay for a job, especially handcrafted, you pay not only for the material used, but also:
- Knowledge
- Experience
- Study
- Tools
- Services
- Time to go
- punctuality
- Accountability
- Professionalism
- Accuracy
- Guaranteed
- Patents
- Sacrifices
- Safety and security
- Payment of tax obligations

No one can denigrate other people's work by judging prices.
Only by knowing all the elements necessary for the production of a certain work can you estimate the actual cost.

I did not write this dialogue, but am sharing it to support craftsmen and entrepreneurs.

11/07/2020

Pre Christmas sale on dog collars and leashes. 20% off any item ordered before Christmas. Buy a collar leash set get a jar of Skidmore’s leather cream for free. All items made of Hermann Oak bridle leather available in black or British brown. Leashes are availablein 3 ft, 4 ft, 5 ft and 6 ft lengths. Collars made to the size of dog’s neck. Edges are all sealed with local beeswax for maximum water resistance, no chemicals used.

08/17/2020

Fresh off the bench, Thor and Minnie get new leashes. Hermann Oak bridle leather, Thor gets black just to make him a bit tougher looking @ KDLeatherworks

07/03/2020

Dalmore 12 year, in the lounge at the Empress, old school opulence

05/02/2020

New card holder made for myself. Trying new paints and a new sewing machine, both are great. Mickey image is for personal use, not for sale as per Disney’s copyright rules

03/22/2020

Can’t go out, so granddaughter gets a new purse. It also has a belt loop to carry your stuff when riding. Order yours now before we are all allowed out to play together again

03/07/2020

Brad Paisley, 1968 pink paisley Fender Telecaster. En fuego

01/25/2020

Custom made bifold wallet, RCAF wings on front, hand carved and painted, six card pockets hold up to twelve cards, Bill section keeps cash out of view. Pictures show the progression of the wallet from start to the finished product. @ KDLeatherworks

11/03/2019

Early morning visitors in the walnut tree bandits

10/23/2019

Autumn gold

09/24/2019

Moleskine notebook cover from start to finish. First of a small run, each with individual initials.

08/05/2019

Good morning Alberta

06/15/2019

Leather carving with embossing of a Cape Buffalo

05/16/2019

Harley saddlebags in for repair, result of a nasty wreck. Before and after -Davidson

05/13/2019

Mother’s Day dinner is about to go on the bbq. Fresh halibut, scallops, asparagus and little potatoes. All I need is my Buck knife.

04/10/2019

Brad’s first leather project completed, a set of fantasy bracers, pattern from Prince Armory.

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3166 McCoy Road
West Kelowna, BC
V4T

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+1 250-212-5783

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