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northtexasfossilguy · 07-01-2009, 12:22 PM

I've got two stands that I got off craigslist that need some serious work. One needs restaining, the other I reckon the sides are okay, the door is great, just the top and trim need to be replaced, and it needs to be either sanded and re-stained (more effort than I care for) or a good touch-up job. The bottom might be replaced as well.

I need to use a table saw, and a hammer and nails ought to do the rest, unless you have a brad gun for the trim. What do you think you will charge for that? It's more like a tool rental business I guess.

Also, just a thought, but some people might be more inclined to break your blades and things like that if you have that gym-type thing. That could get costly. Plus, I'm wondering about the liability if some idiot cuts off his or her arm, finger, friends finger, etc. Aside from the obvious legal issues, it sounds like a great idea, and I would definitely pay a little bit for that, considering the cost of tools. I guess they would need mandatory safety training and would be kicked out for playing around, much like high school shop class, eh?

07-01-2009, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
northtexasfossilguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 253 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 15250	Re: Need help building something for your aquarium? I've got two stands that I got off craigslist that need some serious work. One needs restaining, the other I reckon the sides are okay, the door is great, just the top and trim need to be replaced, and it needs to be either sanded and re-stained (more effort than I care for) or a good touch-up job. The bottom might be replaced as well. I need to use a table saw, and a hammer and nails ought to do the rest, unless you have a brad gun for the trim. What do you think you will charge for that? It's more like a tool rental business I guess. Also, just a thought, but some people might be more inclined to break your blades and things like that if you have that gym-type thing. That could get costly. Plus, I'm wondering about the liability if some idiot cuts off his or her arm, finger, friends finger, etc. Aside from the obvious legal issues, it sounds like a great idea, and I would definitely pay a little bit for that, considering the cost of tools. I guess they would need mandatory safety training and would be kicked out for playing around, much like high school shop class, eh?