wooden letter sign pricing

[Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 188]

I had a customer that wanted a sign in MDO but all the letters were cut out. We are going to add them to a wall. Each letter is 16" tall took a full sheet to get all the letters cut out. Over all space is about 12' long and 4' tall. I have a cnc to cut the letters then they were primed, painted and clear coated.  I am just at a loss as how to price this one.

[slice&dice 2,471]

Although you did the letters from scratch, it might be useful to investigate the cost of these size letters from Woodland.

That way, you'll know what the price of individual plastic letters are to the average Joe who doesn't have the capabilities to cut them out of wood with a CNC machine.

When I quote a job for dimensional lettering, I'll triple the price they charge for just the letters, and then factor in the install process (affixing the template & drilling holes for the mounting studs into the wall). Placing these neatly aligned onto a wall is the main challenge, depending on how high up they're going to be. In most cases, a man-lift or bucket-truck is preferable, although I have seen it done with straight ladders, which is a PIA.

[Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 188]

Thank you. At least with this install i have all the equipment at hand to install it.

[ArmyMP50 0]

 

I had a customer that wanted a sign in MDO but all the letters were cut out. We are going to add them to a wall. Each letter is 16" tall took a full sheet to get all the letters cut out. Over all space is about 12' long and 4' tall. I have a cnc to cut the letters then they were primed, painted and clear coated.  I am just at a loss as how to price this one.

Hello, I also have a CnC and make various projects for profit. Big projects like this one I would take in account first and foremost how much my time is worth that day. If I have nothing planned but designing in the shop, I value my time at first hour I get $200/hr then $75/hr afterwards, being retired is added benefit not doing to to support my family but as a hobby. Cost of materials +15% you have add in the gas it takes to go get the materials. 

People pay good money for "quality work", so attention to the smallest of details make the most money. Especially if you have to use a router to contour the edges, for each piece of equipment you use that "router" has a price tag if you use it.... I could go on and on if you want to know more reach out... have a blessed day. 

 

[kainth.c.s 56]

1. Do some research and figure out how much the people are charging for these types of flatbed router jobs.  Mostly they have ah hourly rate starting with the minimums to spend.

2. Add your designing and leadtime costs.

3. Add your procurement costs (materials delivery, router inventory and consumables)

Then price accordingly.

 

I have operated and programmed Flatbed routers for 15 years and in the signage industry.  These types of jobs call for a lot of preparation and prethinking.