Kitchen for a Friend

anybody? just want some opinions or wild estimates on what to charge for a job like this...

I own no business, nor am I an experienced woodworker, but I built my own kitchen, bought my own tools and timed myself just to see how much would it been if someone charged me for a job like that. For your age and experience I think you should put these two into perspective when charging for jobs like this. Don't get discouraged, you are in the right path, if you really love what you do, you'll get there.

Figure what you think your time is worth, multiply by the hours and add 25% plus materials. You don't want to undersell yourself, because there is no bitterness like finding your bid far behind the hours you are putting in. You seem to have the ability--if you undersold this one, don't worry about it! I've been pro for a long time and still underbid things sometimes. Take great pictures(better than these!) and use them to get your next job! Have fun!

Figure what you think your time is worth, multiply by the hours and add 25% plus materials. You don't want to undersell yourself, because there is no bitterness like finding your bid far behind the hours you are putting in. You seem to have the ability--if you undersold this one, don't worry about it! I've been pro for a long time and still underbid things sometimes. Take great pictures(better than these!) and use them to get your next job! Have fun!

Stan,
You definately have the talent and a future. I love to see young people dive into a field we all love. I started my own business at 21 and have never looked back. You'll have many ups and downs as anyone can tell you and you will develope a worth of your work as time passes. Set your own value for time, add your materials and 25% as everyone has told you. It's a good start and experience and time will make it's own adjustments. After 25 years at this it is still myself and a helper, in eastern PA. But my work product here and in the DC metro area, compared to what I get for the same on the west coast can differ 200% at times. In other words you will learn that different markets bare a different fee and even our local markets change with time. Experience will be your best teacher. Good Luck!!

I'm in AZ. and would charge 450 to 600 bucks per LF. You oviously love wood morethan eating. I commend you on your enthusiasm. Read everthing, find out where your competiton is and join them;

It's hard to tell by your pictures but you seem to have done a pretty good job. As far as what to charge, you may find it hard to compete with kitchen shops. Set a fair price for your time estimate your materials add 20-25%, and in the price you set for yourself, make sure you factor in your tools and gas and expenses that go along with the job. Keep up the good work.