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TO RECEIVE A QUOTE, PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
1) Description of your Project – with “Target” Pictures or Sketches. I cannot give quotes without this.
2) A Working Budget. We are $30/hr. and $15/hr. for finishing. We do not compete with mass-produced prices.
3) Estimated Completion Date. We stay busy so call early to save your place in line.
4) Quality of wood/construction: High grade (no knots or blemishes) / B grade (minor blemishes) / Framing Grade (rough)
5) Your NUMBER. No number, no response, no exceptions.
Thanks!
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PLEASE NOTE:
1) We do NOT do handyman work such as doors, windows, etc.
2) We do not fix broken furniture or restore antiques; we leave this to the specialists.
3) We do not work outdoors in direct sun.
4) We do not “price-match” mass-produced items; custom carpentry is for things you cannot purchase easily.
5) We operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sketch + Contract + Deposit = Work.
6) We stay busy; turnaround time can range from as little as 2 days to as much as 4 weeks; reserve your place in line.
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COMMON ITEMS (PRICING):
A bed can range from $750 (basic) to $1,500 (frame +) to $3,500-5,000 – depending on size, style, wood, design, etc.
A bookcase can range from $300 (very basic) to $1,000 (trim, accents, etc.) – depending on size, style, wood, design, etc.
A Hollywood Flat (trade show panel) can range from $300 (basic) to $500 (shelves, pegboard), etc.
As always, I and my assistant thank you for your wonderful support over the years!
What is your vision?
LET’S BUILD IT!
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* Custom Carpenter, Woodworker and Furniture Maker
* Professional Construction, Design, Research and Consultation
* 20+ years experience in wood and metal design, fabrication, inventions and prototypes
* Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
* Work that is aesthetically beautiful and functional
* I am also a Professional Musician who owns and maintain a top-notch Pro Recording Studio. I have built and installed soundproofing, sound conditioning, fractal diffusers, rack modifications, producer desks and more.
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HOME, OFFICE & MOBILE:
Bookshelves
Beds
Cabinets
Armoires
Desks
Van, RV and Mobile Home Interiors
Home and Office Environments
Trade Show Displays
RECORDING STUDIOS & AUDIO:
Recording Studio Build-outs
Soundproofing
Sound-Conditioning Panels
Fractal Diffusers
Rack Modifications
Producer Desks (big enough for full-size keyboards)
Organizers…
WHAT IS YOUR VISION?
LET’S BUILD IT!
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1) MY RATES:
In-shop rate: $30/hr, 4 hour minimum ($120).
Remote rate: $40/hr, 4 hour minimum ($160).
2) CONSULTATIONS:
I’ll be happy to talk to you about your project over the phone for 10 minutes, gratis.
You MUST provide pictures, descriptions and/or sketches in advance via email.
IN-PERSON CONSULTATIONS: $150. We meet and discuss your project in detail; I run through design choices, material and labor costs and make sketches that can be used as a blueprint for the job.
Many clients find these consultations INVALUABLE as it steers them away from costly mistakes (see references).
3) RESEARCH
I am a skilled researcher and problem solver and often find solutions to client’s needs quickly, whether the need is for materials, tools, workflow solutions, etc. (see references).
I am $30/hr. and turn in my research materials at the end of each paid session.
4) MATERIALS:
All Materials are paid directly by the client – I mark up NO material costs (unlike many carpenters).
Clients sometimes join me on my first material run to get a better understanding of materials, design and costs.
I am happy to work with materials provided by a client – provided they are the correct ones to do the job.
I try to give accurate material estimates and stay within budgets, however sometimes projects go over estimates depending on a variety of factors including design changes, material changes, availability, etc.
I turn in all receipts as they are paid / reimbursed.
5) LABOR:
Small Projects (under $1,000): 50/50 payment schedule (50% up front, 50 when done, pickup).
Large Projects (over $1,000): 50/25/25 payment schedule (50% up front, 50 when done, pickup).
ALL jobs carry contracts, approved sketches and deposits – no exceptions.
I try to be accurate with labor estimates and stay within budgets, however sometimes projects go over estimates depending on on a variety of factors including design changes, material changes, availability, etc.
I keep a detailed tally of my hours and show Clients pictures of each day’s work and progress.
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REFERENCES:
“I highly recommend Dave’s work. He’s an absolute 10. I was most impressed by Dave’s fantastic craftsmanship, follow up and, most importantly accessibility. Dave met every timeline and delivered exactly what we were looking for. We’ll be back.”
Yanni, President of Lemon Water; regarding Product Displays, 4/18
“At Innovative Post Solutions, our objective is to provide efficient solutions for any type of Post Production situation while delivering perfect Sound, Final Color, Localization, and Quality Control. At our new Immersive Post Storytelling facility, we are offering Dolby Vision color grading and Dolby Atmos final mixing.
Our acoustical treatment design in our mix stage required floor-to-ceiling Fractal Diffusers for the rear wall. We contracted Dave to assist with this project. His carpentry skills and music background made him a clear choice.
Dave created five diffusers for the back wall and made them precisely to our exact specifications. He also created a hanging system to space them off the wall in fractal proportions for added bass conditioning. Dave delivered the finished diffusers to our location and assisted in prepping them for final installation to meet our deadline.
Dave is very knowledgeable, detailed oriented and very friendly. We are pleased to recommend Dave as a designer and builder for custom acoustical treatments.”
Sid Patel, Client Solutions Manager & Post Production Supervisor, Innovative Post Design, 2/18
* SEE COVER STORY IN MIX MAGAZINE, APRIL 2018 *
“We make furniture for professional beauty salons and spas and hired Dave as a consultant to help us with various aspects of our production. One of our goals was to increase production in the most cost-efficient manner without jeopardizing the quality of the product. In a very short period of time, Dave made an assessment of our production capacity and workflow, pointed out our shortages and techniques weaknesses, and came up with recommendations to streamline the complete process, from the cutting to final touches and fitting.
Dave also made a complete assessment of our tools and equipment and presented recommendations for better tools. He then did substantial research to help us find the best quality, price and source. For additional accesories, he took us to a high-quality supply store to review the tools and equipment he had placed on hold and stood by us during the shopping experience, ready to help.
We also are very grateful to Dave for his recommendations for safety improvements in our wood/tool room. The safety techniques he strongly advised us to employ have greatly reduced the risk of personal injury.
We believe that our decision to hire Dave as a consultant has paid off well as he saved us time, effort and money by directing us to a most efficient way of working in a production environment; all of it done in a friendly professional manner.”
Natalie, Beleva Beauty Salon products, 11/17 consulting (ongoing)
“I was looking to build a small but professional recording studio and consulted with Dave. He was responsive, punctual, insightful, enthusiastic, and had boatloads of creative ideas. I recommend Dave as a consultant to anyone who is looking to understand soundproofing and conditioning more comprehensively.”
Charles, Home Recording Studio, 12/17
“Thank you for helping me modify my gear and adding a stereo microphone bar to my Rycote set up for my trip to Brazil. Your work is excellent; I can now record on location in true hi-fidelity. I will let you know how the recordings come out.”
Greg, Recording Engineer, 11/17
“When you find a good thing, you want to share it with everyone. Dave is just that. We hired Dave to build us a a very specific wooden mailbox for our home and are so happy that we found him. The process was extremely pleasant from beginning to end; he asked all of the right questions and didn’t spare any details in his answers or his work. He communicated with us throughout the entire process, from design to completion and we felt assured that he was orchestrating a beautiful end product. Dave truly has the rare quality of being a total professional and a talented artist at the same time. He delivered on time, kept every promise and the final product completely exceeded our expectations. I confidently recommend Dave to everyone. If you work with him, you will feel understood and at ease knowing that your project will go smoothly and be completed with great quality and detailed work.”
Paul & June, custom mailbox, 7/17
“The top fit perfectly. I will definitely be in contact with you for future projects and set work – you helped me out so much and did a perfect job, i want to help you and continue such excellent craftsmanship! It was flawless!”
Michael, Counter top, 1/17
“Dave was hired to build a set of freestanding flats for an interactive installation. Prior to the work, I was looking for someone who can work with me in a very hands-on way. Fortunately, Dave was able to accommodate it and I had a blast working with him. During the work, he walked me through the process as well as all of the caveats that I need to watch out for when building the flats for my specific purpose. I was really impressed by his ability to get the job done with meticulous details. He was also very thorough, communicative and professional at all times. After seeing how he works, I consider Dave as a great person to work with. He has a very strong moral value and ethics when it comes to doing business and I really respect his creative and building process. I highly recommend Dave Bass to provide any carpentry projects!”
– Jinsoo, Interactive Installation, 8/16
“Dave is an incredible carpenter. He took my idea and guided and advised on how to make the idea into an incredible, tangible product. Dave’s planning, attention to detail and thorough work with wood is phenomenal. Dave built a 4 x 6 foot American Flag for me out of wood, utilizing a separate piece of wood for each stripe and empty shell casings for stars. He then used a water-based dye to stain the wood red, white and blue. The end product was a piece of art, to say the least.
Everyone who sees my flag is absolutely amazed. Dave knows the intricacies of wood and how to work with it. He is incredibly detail-oriented and ensures that his work is perfection when he is complete. I would highly recommend Dave for anyone looking for a great carpenter.”
– George, Giant Wooden American Flag, 12/15
“Exceptional ability to perform research – he found a solution to one of my need’s within an hour, when I had been on the web searching for weeks. His clocking in system via text is amazing, he conducts himself in a very professional manner and is extremely reliable. I highly recommend Dave for R&D and will certainly use him again for my future projects.”
– Timothy, entrepreneur, 12/15
“Dave was wonderful to work with. From the initial phone call, he made me feel taken care of and secure in his skill and knowledge. To my surprise he came to my home right after speaking with him and gave me an estimate, sketch and time estimate to finish the job on that day. Dave then texted me at every stage of the process, from purchasing supplies to his progress in constructing the piece asked for. I always felt secure in knowing he was doing his job. Finally he came to finish the job and charged me less than his estimate. The final product is beautiful. Way to go Dave!
If you’re looking to hire someone for your carpentry needs, look no further and hire Dave Bass.
– Patricia H., happy customer,” 10/15
“Your attention to detail and methodical approach to everything you do is inspiring.”
– Zach & Mel, Custom full-size bunk beds for Airbnb, 6/15
“I’d like to share a good job experience I had with Dave. I found him because I was in need of a handyman to install a basketball goal/backboard in my backyard on a wooden patio. It was kind of tricky to install anything that big on it.
Dave was very professional and an easy going guy. He really knows his stuff. I originally had an idea of how to put it up but he suggested a different way which required more material and was more complex, but in the long run, it was the best way to go. I will definitely use him again on future handyman projects.
Thanks a lot, Dave. See you soon!”
– Chip, Basketball mount and backboard re-build over gazebo, 3/15
“Dave is knowledgeable about woodwork and worked hard to help us achieve our vision. He advised us throughout the entire process, helping our team purchase the appropriate materials
and offering helpful set-up and travel tips for the prop door we hired him to build.
We recommend Mr. Bass for carpentry projects, as we believe his diligence will help your
project succeed. We used our prop door to help demo our products at an industry trade show. The
smart design helped our booth stand out from the competition, and we hope to use this door for
the rest of our trade show season and for a variety of future projects.”
– Kevin, Free-standing door for trade show display, 3/15
“I love working with you; you do great work.”
– Steven, Kitchen counter re-build in Westwood, 3/15
“He is an amazing handyman who can do almost anything to which he sets his mind and ingenuity.
He has done some projects for me, and I’ve seen numerous examples of his work in homes and recording studios where he has sometimes invented new ways to resolve fairly complex challenges, to amazing results.
If you have a task that needs doing, Dave is the guy who will find a way to resolve it for you, no matter how difficult it may seem.”
– Elliot, Various Home Projects, 2/15
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