Thread: Tell 'em they're dreamin...

Originally Posted by Bob Winter

I wonder what the rationale behind these single tool runs is.

Well, speaking as a cynical former salesperson....I'd say they have a big expensive CNC facility, currently running under-capacity due to reduced demand for their core products (if nothing else because everyone has already bought the stuff they need). Combine this with their huge stockpile of Aircraft Grade Unobtainium (or whatever this red stuff is made of), and I suspect you have your answer.

This might explain why they are coming up with more and more ridiculous items. The only real theme is that it must be precision CNC machined from solid, and anodised red. Personally, I'm waiting for the Woodpeckers clothing line....

Scrap Ally, some bits of scrap brass and a chainsaw file for a centre point.
I paid out hard cash for the 4 acorn nuts.

More detail here.

Originally Posted by pmcgee

The common factors between the OP post and this info would suggest that if your potential market is ~220 million, then you can sell at a lower margin than if it is ~20 million.

Plus stuff I don't know about ... business taxes US vs Oz ... cost of staff wages & rent US vs Oz ...

... entrepreneurial spirit?? ...

Paul, all US prices are quoted BEFORE sales tax is added, absolutely maddening when you are there. The Aus price INCLUDES 10% GST. Adjusting for GST, the price in NY is a buck lower (at $ parity).

Of course when importing, you do not pay the State US sales tax (NY 8.875%), or VAT when buying from Europe (note prices are quoted VAT inclusive, so cheaper for export)- which is 25% in Sweden, 20% in UK.

Cheers
Peter

Originally Posted by Bushmiller

Paul
The link isn't working.

I only put in the picture 'cos i thought maybe I shouldn't do their advertising for them ...
Blacksmithing for Woodworkers: Forging A Compass | ShopWoodworking

Hmmmm.
Piece of 3/8th square bar $1
Old fashioned forge $400
Small shed to house aforementioned forge $3000

Get a bit of railway track - and do it outside you wussbag!


Oops - I read 'forge' as 'anvil' ... so ...
Get a kitchen fan and a brake drum and a bit of railway track - and do it outside you wussbag!

Originally Posted by BobL

Scrap Ally, some bits of scrap brass and a chainsaw file for a centre point.
I paid out hard cash for the 4 acorn nuts.

More detail here.

BobL - if you can organise some red anodising, I think you're onto a winner. I have no doubt that your design could be adapted so that all parts could be machined from solid billets at huge expense...

Originally Posted by Mr Brush

BobL - if you can organise some red anodising, I think you're onto a winner. I have no doubt that your design could be adapted so that all parts could be machined from solid billets at huge expense...

I was thinking a run of red and blue to cater for different political leanings?

Originally Posted by BobL

I was thinking a run of red and blue to cater for different political leanings?

What about the greens? Maybe also a pink for girls.


Peter.

All you really need is a sapling, a few nails, a bit of string and common sense. Cheapest and quickest option of them all.


Peter.

Originally Posted by Mr Brush

Personally, I'm waiting for the Woodpeckers clothing line....

but who wants red anodised pants.....

Originally Posted by BobL

I was thinking a run of red and blue to cater for different political leanings?

Too late Bob - Antony Green has already stitched up the Political Compass.

Originally Posted by BobL

I was thinking a run of red and blue to cater for different political leanings?

yeah but in this country both would lean slightly to the right, except the green one that would go all over the place.

Originally Posted by Superbunny

I ordered mine two days ago from the US, total cost landed in my letter box in Queensland, $65. It was advertised to me direct as I get the news letter.

SB

You must be a professional circle drawer or something. How many circle do you have to draw every day?

You think the Woodpeckers one time tools are a bit exxy??? They are just the poor man's Bridge City Toolworks......

Home page - Bridge City Tool Works

I must confess that I own the KM-1 Kerfmaker, but only because it is both very sexy AND useful.

Remember when it comes to the customer base, "there is one born every minute."