How I price my work__season of rough turning

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • This is how I price my work and it may not work for you, you might have to adjust to your market.
    Hopefully this will help out someone.
    disclaimer Methods that are shown works great for me and they are not only methods out there, if you find this or any other method not comfortble,please use some other way.
    Enjoy
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    disclaimer Methods that are shown works great for me and they are not only methods out there, if you find this or any other method not comfortble,please use some other way.
    Thank you and enjoy

Komentáře • 261

  • @jimvorheis1137
    @jimvorheis1137 Před 2 dny

    Don't fret over 'long videos' because they are VERY informative!

  • @OregonOldTimerWOODTURNING
    @OregonOldTimerWOODTURNING Před 5 měsíci +16

    This kind of useful information doesn't appear often in woodturning videos. Thank you.

  • @jennysorensen8649
    @jennysorensen8649 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Tomislav, I'm new to wood turning and am learning a lot from your videos. I appreciate your attention to detail...thanks so much for what you're doing.

  • @joemulhollandwoodworking
    @joemulhollandwoodworking Před měsícem +3

    I think your explanation of fair pricing to your customer base is spot on. I've watched some of those pricing formula videos and even though it may be useful as a starting point, the customer base is different all over. If you're trying to be that local craftsman then you have to price it that way. We should all ask ourselves, "what would I pay for it?", and be honest. Again, another great video showing technique and your personal side.

  • @borisfurlan9792
    @borisfurlan9792 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Don't be sorry for the length of this video. On the contrary, thank you so much for your time and honesty on this part of the craft. Most of the wood turning showoff account around CZcams are just staged, showing only the "sexy" side. You take us in your reality as a production wood turner and it is an honour. I totally understand the huge importance of local reality market. Here in Mexico, to get good wood for turning and get people to find interest in one's object is equally difficult. No market as such for that kind of craft. But prices for similar items (let say ceramic ) are more expensive than in Europe. So it is hard to find a middle ground. But for me it is not my main income source so I can manage to struggle a little...anyway, thank you for everything you are sharing, it is priceless and I just hope all your positive and kind energy spread around you is and will come back to you for as long as you may need. Cheers dear Tomislav.

  • @ModoBro
    @ModoBro Před 2 měsíci +2

    the people who say you sell your work too cheaply are the same people who complain that no-one buys their work because it's too expensive!

  • @tomcoker9882
    @tomcoker9882 Před 5 měsíci +15

    Tomislav, Thanks for another inspiring video. I’m just a hobbyist turner and to produce the amount of articles you did in 3 hours would take me weeks or months. The quality of you work is outstanding. The two little bowls I got from you that you said were made from firewood were exquisite. The workmanship was outstanding. When I took them to my Woodturning club meeting and showed them, everybody admired the quality of turning and finishing of the pieces. As for yourEnglish, it is better than a lot of the people in my area and infinitely better than my ability in Croatian. Thanks for the videos, please keep them coming. Cheers, Tom

  • @jonm3255
    @jonm3255 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Thank you for sharing your skills and experiences! You and making me and my friends better and safer turners!

  • @larrycresse753
    @larrycresse753 Před měsícem +3

    I really appreciate your fine additude and honesty with your work. God Bless

  • @randyrockwell6136
    @randyrockwell6136 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Tomislov I really appreciate your common sense approach to not only your turning but also pricing the end result. I appreciate the time you spend with your explanations and never watch a video that I don’t take away knowledge 🤠🇨🇱

  • @brianhawes3115
    @brianhawes3115 Před 5 měsíci +7

    We’ll your ending is provoking me to give another comment, and I’m in the same boat as you. I devoted 40 years in carpentry before I ever tried the lathe, and I am hooked, I love everything about it . When I go to craft shows I sell a lot of my stuff and other vendors tell me to raise my price, and I tell them that this things just pour out of me and my house is now packed with dishes and bowls, I have to get rid of them or they go into the fire place, I will keep watching your videos and keeping my subscription, your a brother from another 😂

  • @bobquinn314
    @bobquinn314 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Fantastic Video! Was absolutely the perfect length to pass on the valuable information you were sharing. Love your videos and have been reinspiried in my hobby wood turning by your videos. I am soon to retire and am contemplating trying to make my hobby at least pay for itself. Very valuable information and insights. Thank You!!!

  • @awildandcrazyguy1
    @awildandcrazyguy1 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Tomislav, Great video!! Amazed by how fast you are in processing your logs. Your English is very understandable. Thanks for passing on your wealth of knowledge of turning.

  • @apachisa25
    @apachisa25 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thanks Tomislav
    For another very interesting and informative video.
    Pricing is very practically described by you .

  • @valeriehenschel1590
    @valeriehenschel1590 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Having a distinctive style can also improve sales. One friend added a stenciled pattern that could quickly be applied, in different colors, and increased the sale price substantially. Each time she sells at a market,her product sells out on the first day of a two day sale.😮 Adding an “art” factor can make a big difference.

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Indeed, that is something to consider, That ls accually quite good idea....
      Thank you for your input and comment 🤗

  • @robertreihsen9096
    @robertreihsen9096 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thanks Tomaslav. I remember reading the comment about your faulty math. Saying essentiallly you don't make enough money pricing your work as you do. The person said he had to go out of the woodturning business. I'm guessing he priced his products too high. You've been doing this for a while, providing for your family. I like your price system!

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you sir, I try not to think about other bussiness as I'm sure they try there best at there selling , this so far works, there are slow months ,good months but that is life....thank you for your support sir

  • @yveslandreville1375
    @yveslandreville1375 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Hi, you may think that this video is long, but for the interested people in your teaching, we try to absord all your truly pertinent info. You give us details that very few others don't. Even if this video would have been 30 more minutes it would not be wasted time, at least not for me. Please continue your good work !!

  • @bryanmccabe3632
    @bryanmccabe3632 Před 5 měsíci +3

    thanks again ,i have given away 3to 4 hundred bowls just to get my name out, i make a few thousand a year but it is not my total income . i do it as a hobby but i don"t mind making some money , I appretiate all your effort to educate all of us!!! I live on about 100 acres of woods in central NY state ,USA ,I do not pay for wood. if I knew how I would send you some different pieces ,Bryan McCabe,A,K.A ,Woodbutcher!!

  • @kreech68
    @kreech68 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Another EXCELLENT video - definitely not "too much talking". There was something to be learned in every sentence.
    Your story of "know your customer base" seems like it is the REAL way to price your work.
    Again, thank you!

  • @waynenickoleff9041
    @waynenickoleff9041 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hi Tomislav, The length of the video in my opinion is irrelevant, you’ve covered so much informative information from getting a log to planning the cuts, doing the cuts and processing the turnings and to top it off how to price the finished pieces. Thank you, thank you, this is a must watch video for beginners/newbies. As always your explanations are clear and to the point no fluff no BS your English is very, very good! Thanks again for taking the time with sharing your knowledge. Take care, Wayne

  • @ashleyhoward8926
    @ashleyhoward8926 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Excellent video, I agree with everything you said. I expected customers to buy my sets of 3 (woodcut) nested bowls, but no, they all ended up being sold individually. I'm English & your command of the language is way better than many people in the UK & certainly USA. Great work, thank you.

  • @MarklTucson
    @MarklTucson Před 5 měsíci +2

    No need to apologize for the length of the video and your English is always perfectly understandable; you may struggle for the right words sometimes but that is perfectly understandable when this is not your primary language. Your comments make total sense, one needs to set prices to the market you are in while still being able to make a living at it if this is what you are doing for income. It's really enjoyable to see how you and Richard process raw timber to blanks and the thought processes applied -- I find that very helpful in looking at raw stock. I hope CZcams is providing a bit of additional income to you as your videos are extremely helpful and instructive. If you ever decide to do the "Buy me a coffee" thing on YT, I'm all in -- your videos have been extremely helpful in refining my turning techniques and identifying the root cause of problems in areas where I am having issues.

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you Mark, Appriciate your words of support... I do have buy me coffee through CZcams, like super chat or comment.... But please dont feel you have to do this.... Grabbing your valueble time to watch my videos is good enough.
      Thank you very much

  • @lyndaowen2154
    @lyndaowen2154 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I have had my lathe For one year, so I am still very much a newbie. i'm always looking and listening for good advice and watching for techniques. I just found your video and watched it and I enjoyed all the information that you were able to give and I greatly appreciate it. From what I can see in this video your work looks like it's very nice. So I will be looking for your videos to see more of your work. Thank you for taking the time to share with us.

  • @ivanbukh7576
    @ivanbukh7576 Před 5 měsíci +2

    На рынке 2 чудака - продавец и покупатель. Один хочет максимум, другой минимум. Вся трудность прийти к компромиссу. Удачи в продажах! Я пенсионер и поэтому деньги от более 25 своих изделий с последней выставки перевел в благотворительный фонд помощи детям.

  • @victoryak86
    @victoryak86 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Some day a bowl turned by Tomislav Tomasic will be more valuable than these prices. If I were closer I’d buy your artistic creations in a heartbeat. You are a fantastic craftsman and more importantly, a good and decent human being. Do I see a Tomislav Tomasic School of Woodturning in the future? You have a very real gift of teaching.

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much, you made my day, thanks for these awsome wishes which I do hope to come true one day☺️

  • @cocodidgeridoo
    @cocodidgeridoo Před 4 měsíci +1

    I couldn't agree more with you about pircing. I'm a professionnal woodturner in France ; and lots of time people are surprised of "low" prices. But I was raised in a family with quite low incomes, and I really want my work to be affordable. I have some pieces going up to 300€, but most of my stuff is between 15 and 30 ; I move across the country for my sales and depending on the area customers will go mainly for either side of the spectrum. Near big cities mainly the expensive stuffs, and in remote areas the cheaper ones. Being aware of where you're selling is gold, and adjusting your production to your market is also key. You also have to consider whet is a reasonable income for you : once you dial in the price of rent, electricity, VAT and other taxes... how much does really go in your pocket, and how much do you need to sustain your lifestyle ? If you really want to go on with woodturning and you feel you don't earn enough, ask yourself if you prefer to lower your lifestyle and be happy with your work, or if it's more advisable to take a job and keep turning as a hobby or part time income...

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 4 měsíci

      Indeed,nicely said.... I guess we all have been in that dillema , for me its never a hobby but it can be main job with another job as a part time, so a bit reverse then most people but There are options...still ok going like this but who knows what future have in store....
      Thamk You for watching sir

  • @fern6114
    @fern6114 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Excellent explanations, the most important for any artist or handcraft man, to be happy with your work and enjoy it, cheers from Luxembourg 🇱🇺 europe

  • @jonperley7304
    @jonperley7304 Před 2 měsíci +1

    As a live edge Turner I cut a lot of my blanks as you just a little hint use a ripping chain on your chainsaw and you won't get the clogging up!👍
    From Happy Wood turning Ducklake Maine USA !

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much, only this Electric chainsaw clogs up due to poor design, on my atleast but my gas Husqvarna works like a charm.😄

  • @DMZwerg
    @DMZwerg Před 5 měsíci +1

    Your English is easier to understand than a couple of my uncles' accents and mumblings ;)
    One I think I understood 2 things he said of every time he talked to me, so it is fine.
    Always great for a professional to demonstrate how they maximize productivity and discuss time to make items, etc. I have been turning "Harry Potter" wands out of mulberry and selling them for "make me an offer" (at least $20US up to $40US) and only mention it to customers if their offer is too low or too high. Just starting out and each wand takes me 30-60 minutes to turn maybe again half that to hand finish the ends with a knife & final sand. Most of the rest of what I have been doing is hand carved spoons & cups and those take a lot more hours each to hand carve yet do not sell as well nor for anywhere near as much. I got into it because I was trying to research how long it would take to hand carve things and I always wanted a lathe after seeing my uncle's and using wood & metal lathes in high school, so after I sold a few staves and spoons I bought a lathe. I am not turning bowls because I did not have the resources to buy one yet as I need some other tools like for sharpening, belt sander, and band saw, then maybe. I grow my own wood so far and have many branches 2-3+ years seasoned. I must be tired as I am rambling on, but your videos have been better to me than any of the others because you do take the time to talk and explain, such as how you adjust the rest height and why, so don't beat yourself up for doing talking videos as they are all good

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much, I like your approch with wands, those are getting popular by the hour. Great niche. ..
      Thank you sir

  • @richardwhisler5593
    @richardwhisler5593 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I really enjoyed this video. I live in a part of the US that is similar population and cash flow. I have never been a full time turner and rarely sold my work. I turn mostly for the joy of turning. I taugh5 beginners for many years because I didn't want beginners to go through the frustrations that I did. All of that was before the internet was available. You are certainly taking much of the frustration away for novice and even experienced turners away! I wish you well and if you ever visit the US, I'd like to meet you in person.

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you Richard, I do hope to visit on day,maybe demo on AAW or some clubs, that would be the goal .... Would like to meet as well, hopefully we will get the chance 👍

  • @terryyancy3957
    @terryyancy3957 Před 3 měsíci

    Really informative video Tomislav i appreciate you taking the time to make and share your knowledge and life experiences. I really like watching you turn wood. You make it look natural. Thanks again and hope you have a great and blessed day!

  • @kevingeaney7741
    @kevingeaney7741 Před 5 měsíci +6

    You are a fantastic instructor, you explain everything so well! Thank you.

  • @wardwilson3216
    @wardwilson3216 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the in depth explanation of the way you cut and value your work

  • @johnderyck493
    @johnderyck493 Před 5 měsíci +4

    No need to apologize Tomislav. Your knowledge is greatly appreciated. I like that you break down and explain your process in order to be successful. You inspire me to go out to my shop and try doing what you do and I enjoy it very much. Keep up your videos as you do teach what can be done. Thanks again and have a great day.

  • @ronbeckhaus7326
    @ronbeckhaus7326 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Tomislav, great video, mate, hugely informative for me. I really like my Mcnauton coring tools because they are simple and affordable. With regard to pricing our products, they are only worth what someone is prepared to pay. I can't see a formula for pricing being of any meaningful use at all. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing with us humble hobbyists! Cheers, mate.

  • @JimDillon
    @JimDillon Před 5 měsíci +3

    This information is solid gold, I wish I had access to this level of honest talk about time and pricing 30 years ago. It looks like you're finding a good audience here, and I'm glad for you. Keep these great videos coming!

  • @Ced_woodturning
    @Ced_woodturning Před 5 měsíci +2

    I am a hobby turner so I only sell at the local church fair a couple of times a year sso I dont sell at a high price. I just keep the best pieces for myself close friends or family. I also need to make space. Thanks for the info and I agree with your advise.

  • @davidtimperley4241
    @davidtimperley4241 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you, this information was very helpful. And as an English Man your english is very good.

  • @geraldmoore3686
    @geraldmoore3686 Před 5 měsíci +2

    This was a great video Tomislav. I enjoyed learning how someone in another country conducts business. I sell my work, but it is a hobby. I make enough to
    cover my cost of tools and supplies. I am blown away at how fast you can turn. It's a pleasure to watch someone with your skill set.

  • @brianstapely1288
    @brianstapely1288 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you Thank you Thank you,for an unique informative sensible and quality video. I was learning every minute of every frame.

  • @celticzak
    @celticzak Před 5 měsíci +4

    ha Tomislav your English is a lot better than my Croatian ! SUPER VID

  • @jorisdemoel3821
    @jorisdemoel3821 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very informative, and those will be some very nice bowls and platters. Thanks for another educational and interesting video.

  • @ronaldcumpsty5605
    @ronaldcumpsty5605 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You are a very open and easy man to listen to, you do really nice work. I am surprised that you have to buy basic logs for turning as I have been turning, pleasure only, for about 12 years and have made many bowls, large and small. Every bowl that I have made has been free wood, from Ash, Maple, Black Walnut and many other native species here in Canada. I have found over the years that you only have to ask and companies cutting down the tree are happy to oblige. Do you not have that opportunity in your area. All my work is air dried for about 2 years in my shed although I do not have a lot of success with Cherry or Apple. I look forward to more of your interesting work and videos.

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hi Ronald,thank you very much for kind words and support 🤗
      I do get the wood for free, and from a guy that cuts down trees but I always give something to him for throuble of driving it to me with a trailor, its not much but covers his caffee and food on few breaks during the work.... And I keep him on the list if I need something specific as well😀

  • @martingayle5376
    @martingayle5376 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Tomislav, that was a great demonstration of log processing. Thank you! Regarding pricing, understanding your local market is so very important and I appreciate hearing your insights.

  • @johnnyb95678
    @johnnyb95678 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for all of the great information. I always learn so much from you. And, your English is very clear and easy to understand. I really appreciate all of the planning and hard work you put into these videos. You are helping all of us be better turners. THANK YOU!

  • @brucechristenson1661
    @brucechristenson1661 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thanks for your insights in regards to marketing - very helpful! You are very efficient in your turning - no wasted motions!!

  • @clydeschuyler
    @clydeschuyler Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very well explained. Market is the key for the pricing from what I have found. I start with one formula then adjust the price for where I’m selling. Being reasonable is the key. My blessing is that I just love to do the turning and I’m not in it for the money. If it was being done for a living wage I wouldn’t be as happy. Lol. Thank you for all of your teachings. Many of us have learned a lot.

  • @jinkohmishima2346
    @jinkohmishima2346 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Always great videos,greets from Germany brother

  • @fallentreewoodcrafts
    @fallentreewoodcrafts Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video! My market here in rural Nebraska is also a challenging market. While I sell on Etsy, the competition is daunting. Woodturning is not my primary source of income, so I am not under a lot of pressure, but pricing is a big challenge non-the-less. One saving for me is that I scrounge for all my wood, so I never buy wood. I also donate 10% of all my sales to Arbor Day Foundation as a conservation activity. This video contained a lot of common sense and truth. I appreciate you taking the time to help out your fellow woodturners around the world. We all appreciate you.

  • @larrypack1
    @larrypack1 Před 5 měsíci +1

    First, thanks for your videos. They are very informative and educational. Second, when you describe the time spent, you don't mention how long it will take to finish the pieces when dry. I imagine it would take at least as long as the rough out. I know for myself, I take 2 or 3 or 4 times longer to finish than to rough turn. But I am not a professional turner, just a retired. hobbyist. I have a lot of pieces in boxes and am considering going to a farmers market this summer to sell some of the several hundred pieces that I've accumulated on top of having given away well over 100 pieces to friends and family

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you sir,you are right, I forgot to mention that but usually it takes from 10 to 40 minutes depends on shape and size of the bowl to finish it,so not much time but also this is over 2-3 years the time it will take to sell these....
      But it could be major factor for someone,you are right 😀

  • @user-bighughie
    @user-bighughie Před 5 měsíci +2

    Very interesting Tomislav....I totally understand your pricing structure. You have to price for your market! 😊

  • @linkshousewestray
    @linkshousewestray Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this honest and down to earth video. I can very much relate to your pricing rationale as I live on a small island off the coast of Scotland (population around 600) so could never achieve the sort of prices often touted on other videos etc. I'm so pleased not to be on my own!

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci

      No worries,you are not alone😉 its hard thing to price and sell but you might have opportunity maybe to expedide to the rest of the UK, not sure if its possible?
      Thank you very much for watching and support what I do 🤗

  • @Winterbourne_wood_turning
    @Winterbourne_wood_turning Před 5 měsíci +2

    I agree with your pricing Tomislav. I live in a relatively poor area within a rural rich area. I want the people in my town to enjoy my art so I sell it much cheaper here. However, if I go to a market in one of the richer pockets I will charge double or more. It all depends on people’s spending power.

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci

      Yes indeed, its never set in stone and market always change.
      Thank you very much for your input

  • @William_Kenny
    @William_Kenny Před 5 měsíci

    Tomislav great video thanks for sharing 👍

  • @fretless05
    @fretless05 Před 5 měsíci

    Hopefully in your market, you get enough selling your work to allow people to enjoy them while also supporting yourself and your family. If you can do those two things, I'd say you're a success! It's tough to say what is profit in selling turned pieces; you spend some money to get the logs, the time and energy to cut, to rough them out, to finish the bowls, finish them, etc. All the costs in terms of time, effort, as well as tools and other materials all get taken from the money you get from sales. For me, I understand that turning is a hobby and will remain a hobby. The things I make are given as gifts and I hope people enjoy them.

  • @oeriv
    @oeriv Před 5 měsíci +1

    A great video Tomislav! Your English is very good, I can understand you better than some of the British wood turners. I like your philosophy on making your product affordable for your country folks.🙂

  • @mikek47
    @mikek47 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for this video. Very good information and a reasonable approach to pricing.

  • @MillerWB87
    @MillerWB87 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I like your thought process on the pricing of your work. I agree with you that while your work might be worth more in a different market, you can’t price yourself out of the local market.

  • @greggerstner5599
    @greggerstner5599 Před 5 měsíci +1

    As others have commented, not at all long and your English is excellent. I read a great deal and Victorian English might be my favorite; even so I have often marveled at your grasp of English. I would hate to have to learn English as a second language, especially spelling.
    A wonderful exploration of very efficient roughing-out session. These glimpses of a production turner's process are invaluable. Down to the clean-up every day. I have an internet woodturning acquaintance who does some serious production turning. Sometimes he'll let the green shavings dry out before he bags them up. Not as heavy, but he has more space than most of us. And, of course, it's always good to clean up daily.
    I am an arborist. So I rarely buy wood. Sometimes other turners will come to jobs and get wood. If they're old dudes, sometimes I'll bring it to them. Took a load of holly to a wonderful guy in his 90s, already noodled into blanks. If I ever quit climbing trees, I'll still know where to find wood for turning. Some turners will ask me to let them know if I'm removing something interesting. But when I call them, they're too busy (or lazy) to come by.
    Everything about this video is awesome. I'm sure that we all appreciate your generosity in time, especially the reasoning behind your pricing strategy -- one of the hardest lessons for everyone. South Carolina is a little bigger than Croatia, but as a state, one of the smaller, especially by the economics. Also, there's a generational difference to consider. Baby boomers were crazy for hand-crafted items. But they (we) are starting to dwindle. So fewer 13-14 inch salad bowls. More smaller bowls. And boxes, spoons, bottle stoppers, pens (the horror). And whatever sells seems to vary with the wind direction or the stars.
    Thanks again for yet another excellent video.
    Greg

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you very much Greg, we have to keep arborist close to heart 😉 . Especially those who don't turn stuff😅

  • @PensandMorebyPaul
    @PensandMorebyPaul Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video Tomislav, I always find it interesting how professional turners process their timber & roughout their bowls. Look forward to seeing more

  • @mootnmike
    @mootnmike Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks again for your time and sharing great knowledge.

  • @johnfeeley7610
    @johnfeeley7610 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you! I always look forwar to see what you will share with us next. I have learned a great deal from you.

  • @user-qk2hw9zj1s
    @user-qk2hw9zj1s Před 5 měsíci +1

    Великолепно, Томислав! Очень редко экономический вопрос озвучивается. Так полно и подробно ты его озвучил впервые. Очень интересно. С одной стороны у меня сейчас есть понимание стоимости изделий, пусть в отдельно взятой стране. Это сугубо бытовой интерес. Потому что ценообразование у нас совершенно иное. Например чаша, которую ты оценил в 80-90 евро у нас будет стоить максимум 1500 руб., это около 15 евро по текущему курсу. Вот такая разница. Время, которое ты потратил на заготовку (3 часа) вызывает уважение, потому что для меня это займёт минимум в 2 раза дольше. Так что мне ещё есть куда стремиться. Ну и, конечно, твой подход к реализации продукта, в основе которого лежит работа, работа и работа, это совершенно правильно. Это подход самый правильный. Удачи тебе. Развивайся и только вперёд.

  • @geofftidy8745
    @geofftidy8745 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for a really interesting video plus your take on pricing. Please don’t put yourself down regarding speaking English as you describe things and use expressions better than most native speakers.

  • @Whitedeerwands
    @Whitedeerwands Před 5 měsíci +2

    Could have used this video yesterday....I absolutely murdered a spalted birch log 😮😂 Thank you for the information. Absolutely love these video's.

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much, hmm you gave me idea to try spalt on few of the bowls😅

    • @Whitedeerwands
      @Whitedeerwands Před 5 měsíci

      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning Looking forward to seeing them. Oh and I absolutely 💯 procent agree with you on the pricing stuff. It all depends on your market and you need to sell to make more and get more practice. Although the standard of living is pretty decent overall here in the Netherlands my market is still not that good price wise. So yeah I absolutely agree.

  • @pjseiber2774
    @pjseiber2774 Před 5 měsíci +1

    One thing you didn't mention is the fact of which side of the blank you choose for the top or bottom of the bowl. If you turn it with the pith at the bottom of the bowl it will have a different grain pattern. And one that i like much better but if you have a small blank it is feasible to do it that way. Just my thoughts. Great instructions thank you for sharing.

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you for your input, its design thing as we can choose, especially on bigger logs, I do love pith on the bottom as well but I don't have opportunity a lot to do soo....

  • @metodemersic
    @metodemersic Před 5 měsíci +2

    Wow, Tomislav, this is a great, honest, informative video. Thanks. Man, you are really encouraging me to step up my game. Really appreciate it.

  • @DavidBird-uu8km
    @DavidBird-uu8km Před 5 měsíci +2

    Another great video, with a lot of good information. Your videos are never to long. Thank You.

  • @davidbarnes5953
    @davidbarnes5953 Před 5 měsíci

    Teaching others is always a good thing. Thanks

  • @jimgeelan5949
    @jimgeelan5949 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Tomislav another brilliant video, I’m working my way to building a unique set of items to sell, items that I’ve not seen anywhere else and I’ve looked a lot and as you say were I live ill not get the price they are really worth but it keeps me turning and moves stock.

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you very much, I do hope you manage to find market for your turnings, honored to help out

  • @Bunk599
    @Bunk599 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Interesting insight. It's clear you are a production turner not a hobbyist. Very few You Tube turners work as quickly and precisely as you. You accomplish more in one smooth continuous cut than many others do in five minutes of pecking. Your thought process of maximizing the log was quite interesting even for someone like me who gives away everything I produce.

  • @ArtHailey-ye3vx
    @ArtHailey-ye3vx Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the video and the advice on pricing. Sounds like a logical approach to me.

  • @PenguinAdLitem
    @PenguinAdLitem Před 5 měsíci +1

    Another great and informative video! I am just a very beginning woodturner, but I feel like I am improving quicker than I have any right to do just based on your instruction.

  • @boooshes
    @boooshes Před 5 měsíci +2

    Your pricing is almost exactly what mine needs to be here in a fairly rural area of Virginia's Eastern Shore in order to keep moving my bowls in the market.

  • @2363joey
    @2363joey Před 5 měsíci +2

    I just finished cutting up some elm blanks, which I've never turned before. The log was about 20 inches in diameter. I burnt the bar on my chainsaw while cutting with the grain, those shavings probably stopped the oil from getting to the sprocket at the end of the bar. Now I constantly clean out the shavings and grease the sprocket. I'm going cut a sycamore tree for blanks this weekend and they'll be around 26 inches in diameter. I enjoyed watching your video and noticed that you cut the pith out and keep it centered on the log, see so many people loose half of the log after cutting the pith out because they didn't align it to where there's equal material on both sides. I'm new to turning and have a lot to learn, but I've learned a lot from your videos thanks !

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you very much, appriciate your feedback and comment, Thank you 😀 good luck with sycamore log, it should be walk in a park compared to elm☺️

    • @larryweinberg1191
      @larryweinberg1191 Před 5 měsíci

      ripping logs requires one to have sharp chain. Make sure oiler is working on saw. I may be newer to wood turning but have close to 50 years running chain saw. Last time I greased bar tip was over 40 years ago.

    • @2363joey
      @2363joey Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@larryweinberg1191chains are very sharp, and I never had to grease the bar before ether, but the sprocket got hot from not getting enough oil due to the shavings and I to have 40 + years of running the chainsaws, but just recently started cutting with the grain, and I'm using my old echo,whlch has given me years of
      dependability dependability

  • @jamescarter8813
    @jamescarter8813 Před 5 měsíci

    I always feel that my work is priced fairly. I have a niche market making thing for people who do hand thread art. Cheap people will be cheap, but most feel my work is worth what they pay for it. Unless I get to a point where you can't meet the demand for my product, then I can price higher for the demand not because I want to make more for less work.

  • @STMwoodturning
    @STMwoodturning Před 5 měsíci +1

    I really enjoyed this video. I agree with your thoughts on pricing and being more efficient in turning.

  • @manjitsaimbi3730
    @manjitsaimbi3730 Před 5 měsíci

    A very very instructional video. I really like your respect for the wood and minimising the waste. Thank you

  • @markporter4442
    @markporter4442 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I really enjoyed this one Tomislav and it is so refreshing to hear your views on pricing. We see many CZcamsrs using formulas and bragging about the prices they charge. Some of these people are probably not totally honest.
    Also by using a formula you cannot take into account the type of timber. ie is it more difficult to turn, does it have a more attractive grain. So many factors to consider.
    But most of all, as you say, you can only charge what people are willing to or able to pay.
    Thankyou for this excellent video.

  • @RobertSchoenert
    @RobertSchoenert Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this video. it is so educational, for me at least. I am headed out to the shop to duplicate what you did, hopefully. thanks again.

  • @mauricebyrne5016
    @mauricebyrne5016 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Brilliant video as usual, clear and very useful to any turner. By the way, your English is excellent - I don't know a single word of Croation - I'm not proud of my ignorance. Thanks again for your great videos which always inspire me to get back to my lathe 😊👍

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you sir, well you didn't miss anything without Croatian language 😅
      Thank you for watching 🤗

  • @frederickday7600
    @frederickday7600 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Well done to you Sir. Excellent and interesting video. Not too long at all, especially when you express a lot of common sense. Your English is better than mine....and I am English Again, well done

  • @dennisinterossea519
    @dennisinterossea519 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi Tomoslav. Thanks for a really nice and helpful vid. Just something to make a bit easyer to follow maby. Stick to one kind of system for mesurement. Hard to follow when u do metrick in that start and switch haf way through. Allways nice to have both ofc. But one on screen maby and use another one for the vid it self.
    Keep up the good work love following ure channel.

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you for that feedback, I will sort that, I'll probably put on the screen alternative unit....
      Next few videos are already filmed but after that I'll try this😉

  • @DougMilleratWoodSpunRound
    @DougMilleratWoodSpunRound Před 5 měsíci +1

    Excellent information. Thank you for co firming much of what I believe about this topic.
    BTW, you express yourself very well in English. Well done my friend.

  • @peety200
    @peety200 Před 5 měsíci

    I really enjoy all your videos. Your insight of how you turn and why is very helpful to a novice turner. Thank you for your informative videos.

  • @stevenhansen8641
    @stevenhansen8641 Před 5 měsíci +2

    🕶great video Tomislav. Your English is very good. Thanks

  • @billthompson9482
    @billthompson9482 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I think there is an online market you could sell on. I believe you should look in to a good web designer, you could sell your merchandise world wide. Before the war in the Ukraine i bought a hand made Adze it was shipped to my home in the USA. There are people all over the world that would buy your merchandise.

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'm very due to make website, proper one so that is next on my list, thank you very much 🤗

  • @murtgman
    @murtgman Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks tomislav really enjoyed the video from start to finish.

  • @handydan7287
    @handydan7287 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Ever tried ripping chain saw from Stihl or Oregon? They are time savers and produce a less ondulated or rippled finish. A bit on the pricey side but worth it if you use it frequently. They have DIY version on the internet, don't know if they are efficient.

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci

      No I haven't, usually I would cut this outside with gas chainsaw and regular chain, Works so beautiful... This perticular Electric saw is far from good

  • @jackthompson5092
    @jackthompson5092 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks again for the great lesson Tomislav.

  • @bryanmccabe3632
    @bryanmccabe3632 Před 5 měsíci +1

    THANKS FOR THAT I LIKE TO TAKE A BLANK TO A ROUGH ROUND , THEN LET IT DRY TO 35 % , IT WILL USUALY CHECK TO THE PITH ,I WILL THEN TAKE OUT THEPITH WITH THE BANDSAW , I AM ALSO GLAD I HEAT MY SHOP WITH A WOOD STOVE ! Bryan McCabe ,AKA , Woodbutcher

  • @jkurbanski6475
    @jkurbanski6475 Před 5 měsíci

    You make it seem so easy and effortless. Keep up the great work.

  • @gav2759
    @gav2759 Před 5 měsíci

    Yes, that pricing rationale is one many of us will recognise.

  • @kellogs101101
    @kellogs101101 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video Tomislav, thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge and skills.

  • @noelgreen9381
    @noelgreen9381 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great stuff! Your birch bark is considerably different from Birch Bark in Canada. Inside the wood is very similar.

  • @hayesrutherford9415
    @hayesrutherford9415 Před 5 měsíci

    Full on board, we have a lot in common.

  • @user-wh9hq9zf8i
    @user-wh9hq9zf8i Před 5 měsíci +2

    Gospodin Tomasic, wonderful video and I appreciate your thoughts on pricing. At almost 80 years old, I'm still learning, and Thankfully I have Instructors like you. How many languages are you proficient in, and how many do you speak?

    • @tomislavtomasicwoodturning
      @tomislavtomasicwoodturning  Před 5 měsíci

      Hvala gospodine ☺️
      Well in Ex yugoslavia area, a lot of country share similar language, like UK and US english, so I speak 4 languages and understand Slovenian as well.... And English as well... But again lot of this ex yugoslavia area share language 😅

  • @stevehubner560
    @stevehubner560 Před 5 měsíci +2

    A great in site into you world Love your video's

  • @alanneel2749
    @alanneel2749 Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent content as always. For me I just want to pay for the tools!!

  • @ianmcgrail6482
    @ianmcgrail6482 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice work good information all the best Ian mac