Then do it ,charge half his price and steal his customers if you are so good lol

Naturally the day rate would vary with the area you're working on but I disagree that $800 is too high. There 260 working days in the year so if he was able to actually work every day that works out to $208,000 gross. Factor in all his expenses (tools, vehicle, insurance, taxes, etc,) his net may be half that. If you can't net $100,000 running a business it's not worth the headache.

@@jeffmallison7876nah bro his numbers are insane he didn’t spend anywhere near what he claimed on material

@@jeffmallison7876 Hey Jeff, I think you may be missing the point I was trying to make. This analogy may help. A restaurant wouldn't be wouldn't be able to sell many hamburgers at $30 - $40 just because a Michelin star chef made it. Certain menu items will only be to sell at a price that the general market perceives as a fair value. Who cooked it is irrelevant. If we as craftsmen, need to make a certain daily rate, then should only expect to seek out the projects that justify that daily rate. The book shelf in Steve's video doesn't justify the higher rate. 😊😊

Homie gets $100/hour to break down plywood and stain it...

Making $800 is not that bad. But you have to be very efficient and at the end of the day have something to show for. But this guy clearly doesn't know what he's doing and wants to get paid $100/h. It doesn't take a day to break down the plywood. It's more like $1500 project.

@@The_Endo Not saying the number is right...I'm sure it varies widely across the US based on cost of living...but the guy is running a business so that 100/hr wouldn't be going direct into his profit. He needs to account for all the expenses of running a legitimate business which is more then just his hourly rate that he takes home. This includes things like insurance, cost of the truck and tools, consumables, taxes, etc.

@@robnolte2547 then he needs to consider that and be more productive if he needs to make that much money an hour, instead of expecting to make that much money an hour doing whatever he feels like.

Thanks for commenting! My set of headphones/hearing protection came with a cord that is USB on one end and a headphone jack on the other. I insert the headphone jack into the headphone jack port under the volume control and then into a USB outlet. It charges in a few hours for me from almost dead to full charge.

Thanks for commenting Wild Wood! Love my long drawers and in the next trailer, I plan to have 3 or 4 that will be 8ft long!

Thanks Joshua! I was surprised just running round numbers to see that it was that much.

Hey there Russ. Thanks for commenting! We have a nice concrete pad out behind our shed and I will mount it there about 25 to 32 inches off the ground on posts. It will be in the alley but we will post signs directing people to it as they walk the neighborhood. It is a project just for us to give back to the community in a simple way. The Mrs had the idea and I had the tools.

Thanks for commenting Joe! I have no great place to store the bench and knowing that I work outside most of the time, I realized that if I am set up and it starts to rain, the bench is the last thing I needed to worry about. All that taken into account, I figured that the more weather proof I could make it, the better off it would be. So far so good!

@@sdsconstruction Thanks for the feedback, Steve. I would say - especially this summer - its been raining a lot in Michigan. Keep up the great vids!

@@joecnc3341 very appreciated! Good luck with the rain

@@sdsconstruction Hey Steve - which Hose Reel did you use for the electrical cord roll up and the air hose roll up?

@@sdsconstruction One trick that I use every once in a while - is to pre-finish both sides of the plywood (or hardwood I'm making widgets).. then you just have to glue/screw/and touch up the exposed /non-finished wood surfaces.

Always appreciated Joe!!!

Thanks for commenting Dan and best of luck with the build! I use my bench a lot! My saw mounts using Ron's version 1 or 2 system with conduit as rails inside the bench that pull out. His new plans have all tools hanging off the bench (except the mitre saw) using what he calls "cradles". I would suggest you take a look at his YT channel and search for videos where he builds the table saw cradle. It looks easy and he swears by it. I am heading to Salt Lake City in August and bring back some light weight plywood and build his new set of SMART benches. I will be looking into the cradles and bench dogs that hold the cradle on the bench.

​@sdsconstruction hi, thank you so much for getting back to me. I will definitely take a look at his channel. Can I ask, did you screw the top of the bench to the uprights and if so are you worried about hitting them with your saw when in use?

@@danthechippie4439 I did screw the top to the side supports. I countersunk the screws and can still easily see where they are. After 4 years, I do not have any saw marks in the bench top so the screws are no concern. How I do this is that I use sacrificial strips of 3/4in lumber (dimensional or plywood) that was fall off from other cuts and I use these pieces under anything that I cut in the bench and always double check the saw blade depth of cut to make sure I ….. #1 do not cut into the table top and …. #2 do not go so deep that I cut through the sacrificial stops either. They are a must for my bench. When using something like a jigsaw, I make sure to clamp the piece and hang it far enough off the bench to make the cut and not hit the bench.

Thanks for the comment. I heard this from one of the contractor guys I follow on YT and it is very appropriate. I paraphrase...."The client pays for the years, not the minutes." On all points you make, you nailed it. Thanks!

@@sdsconstruction You're most welcomed.

Next trailer will likely be 8.5 ft by 12ft with the V nose. I will look for at least 84inches interior height. All aluminum. Tandem 5000lb or 6000lb axles. As much as I would love to build out a 14ft trailer, I would never be able to park it in the back of my house off the alley. The plan is 2026 as I pay down debt from our massive addition.

And thanks for commenting!

No problem. Glad you found the answer!

I recall it cost me just around $2500 and was well worth it! Trailer weighs in at 4400lb fully loaded currently. Next trailer will have tandem 5000lb axles or more. Thanks for commenting!

Thanks for commenting Thompson! I agree that Festool really nailed it and were either first or second to market with the portable Track Saw technology. I worried about the long track missing a few inches when cutting a full sheet of ply but honestly, have had no issues as long as I am carful either on the beginning or end cut when track is "short". I am playing with the idea of getting another 59in track and cutting it down to a 24in and 35in track or some combination for short cuts where the 46in is too long.

Thanks for commenting Pit! I have come to the conclusion that the change order philosophy is good and is profitable and as The Handyman says....the answer is always "Yes"! The more problems I van fix for them, the more likely they will call me back for the next project!

Hi Russ. Thanks for commenting! That was a nice bit of money for the time invested. Glad for the break on the box being fan rated and the break I got on all the parts being there. I am with The Handyman on the change orders. Great way to earn extra money while on a project and being as prepared as I think that I am, it often makes it an almost "no-hassle" add-on to say "yes" to.

Thanks for commenting Pit! I got this tool idea from a client actually. I broke tile out by hand because I usually was on smaller demo jobs where it was under 200sqft of tile at any time. I had used a really beefy corded Hitachi rotary hammer drill to break down concrete so I was familiar with that kind of tool but never thought (until a client mentioned it) to look for a smaller version of the tool. Next tile demo job I had, I had found this DeWalt tool It is the mid level drill they offer. They have a lighter one and they have a bigger one. So far, this one has worked out well. As for innovating a tool to break up tile quicker.....I will get to work on that!

Thanks for commenting Jeff! That day was an unusually cool day for our June/July here since we have had high 80's and mid 90's for day time temps with lots of humidity. That morning was one of the few pleasant days we have had this summer and I enjoyed the heck out of it!! After my tour in Iraq, I am happy to be done with temps that stay triple digits. Fun. Glad I did it. Lots of sand and sun. Lots of nice people. Some not so nice too. But....no more incredibly hot weather for me if I have the choice so this is why I don't move to Tuscon and get a job with the BulletProof Handyman!

Thanks for commenting Mudlick! Your hardware guy is absolutely right. We all have those days from hardware to plumbing to electrical. Even my "magic trailer" is no David Copperfield.

Thanks for commenting!

Thanks for commenting Russ! Great tip and we will keep an eye out for issues. Had a cool time with the project once my mind got on board with my motivation that day.

@@sdsconstruction it looks great on the shed! I am hoping you don't have the same issue, but just wanted to let you know what I did to fix our issue, just in case you ever run into something like that. great idea about replacing the plexiglass with actual glass!

Thanks for commenting Jedi Master! The trailer is a 6x10 v-nose single 5000lb axle with 6ft int height.

Thanks for commenting Joe and for the compliments!

Howdy Russ! I don't know how I missed seeing you in the live stream! It was purely an accident I opened my phone and saw a notification that he was live with a giveaway. What a great way to end a good day and he was very cool to shout out the channel. It will be interesting to have an entry tool into a different tool line. I will shoot a video about it and post it, thanking Richard. I will keep us all posted on how ol' red does.

Thanks for commenting MSR. And....thanks for the complement.

@@sdsconstruction Hello, , I Visited your youtube channel and noticed it ranks lower than others. SEO seems to be lacking, though your content is fantastic. Wondering why your videos aren't attracting more views? One key factor is the insufficient SEO (your videos' SEO score is 0/100%, ideally it should be 80-90%).if you'd like, I can assist you with improving it.

Thank you very much for the offer of assistance. At this time, I am okay with my channel's performance but if I need your services in the future, I will reach out!

Thanks for checking out the video MSR! I do not give out personal information as a policy and out of respect for my family. What can I do for you?

@@sdsconstruction Hello, , I Visited your youtube channel and noticed it ranks lower than others. SEO seems to be lacking, though your content is fantastic. Wondering why your videos aren't attracting more views? One key factor is the insufficient SEO (your videos' SEO score is 0/100%, ideally it should be 80-90%).if you'd like, I can assist you with improving it.

Thank you very much for the offer of assistance. At this time, I am okay with my channel's performance but if I need your services in the future, I will reach out!

@@sdsconstruction okay 👍🆗

I have a KZfaq channel. It’s called Micha Knight.

Howdy Micha! It's your Uncle Steve! Thanks for finding my video! I will look for your channel tonight!

Thanks for commenting Denis! To your comment and concern for the client who might not be able to afford me (hourly or by the event...) I don't bid on projects for clients who can't afford me and the clients that can afford me are clients that would rather pay me to fix or build than to learn or use the skill themselves. They would rather "buy the time" so they can be doing something they feel is of more quality than fixing/building. To them....my charges are in line with their expectations and their budgets. An example: I just bid and completed a pantry renovation for a cost of $3300. It was a turn-key project. We arrived. Full pantry with lousy shelving. When we left, all natural wood shelving with more storage, newly painted walls, and all food etc put back in the pantry. They had to do nothing but write a check. They were ecstatic for us to do it and for the final product. They neither have the time nor the skill to do this job but they could watch a couple YT videos and figure it out. They are both MD doctors. They have some smarts about them. They would rather write the check. Now I would never hire anyone to build my pantry for $3000 or even for half that. I would rather spend $3000 on something else and figure out how to build the pantry shelves. I am not a client I would bid to. For me, and any legitimate morally run business, It is never about taking advantage of a client. It is about getting clients who will pay me what I am worth --- which is true for all contractors and for all handymen. This is why I try to never charge Time & Materials. The final invoice is always a surprise and never a good one and I don't want the client to feel that I worked slow and took advantage. I always work on a bid which prices per event or action and not hourly. A real business, contracting/construction or handyman service just can't make a living with this if they charge $35/hr. Too much overhead. Too big of an investment in tools. Too much time invested in developing skills. Like all professions, it needs to be compensated at an appropriate level to sustain the business and earn a profit. Great comment and thanks for letting me clarify why costs are what they are (event or hourly).

Thanks for commenting ElectroAtletico! Black and yellow is an excellent combination of colors for any tool!

Howdy AB! Like you, I am very thankful for the handful of channels on YT I have found where us contractors/handymen/craftsmen can participate in group communities of like minded people and share our experiences and advice about the trades we are a part of. You are correct about how expensive things have become and how to educate our clients about it so they better understand why the costs for projects are the way they are. I like working off fixed cost proposals or from per event bids so the costs are known to the client up front. I never go back to the client if I goofed on the cost and it was higher than expected. If I bid $200 thinking it would take an hour but it took three, I invoice $200. I absorb the loss and hope to plan better next time. The toughest thing I found was how to understand that clients place high value what I do and the quality of what I deliver and separate that from how I view what I charge. For example. I charge $300 to replace a toilet. There is no way I would ever pay someone $300 to swap a toilet but ...here is where I have to separate how I view value and how clients view value. And....I make sure to only work for clients who can afford me so I never feel like I am taking advantage of them.

Thanks for commenting MG! I had not seen that they had one out. I will take a look! A lot will depend on if I can have the hand tools easily visible and also having a few power tools (driver, drill, multitool, etc) that store well and again, easy to get too. I appreciate the suggestion. Amazon....here I come!!!

Great to hear from you AB! I am right there with you. Great to hear you are successful with how you charge! Thanks for sharing your experience.

Congrats on your summer Russ! If we meet up, it would need to be in July since I am out west in August helping my daughter move. It sounds great though! How should we get in touch?

RAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! Thanks for the inspiration for this content! And thanks for commenting!

Hey there Richard! I heard it just this last week with the BPHandyman but I have heard you preach the "never hourly" gospel many times and I whole heartedly agree with you. Thanks for commenting!

Thanks for commenting and for letting me know what your habit is because it is easy to do and works well every day. I have tried it but I must not have done it for 21 days because I seem to accumulate again and again from empty to 10 lbs then to empty. I even have set up a drawer in my tool trailer to unload the belt each night but again....haven't formed the habit like you. Hi...I am steve. I have a problem. Step 1.

Thanks for commenting and for adding your experience to the conversation! Like you, I had a hard time with having to modify (with finesse or with a hammer) a horse that I paid a lot of money for..... each! They should work right on their own.

Thanks Pop!!!! (and thanks for commenting!) 5 years in with this trailer and it is still delivering on jobsites. I am looking forward to building another one but a bit bigger next time.