Posted by Errin OH on June 15, 2010 at 07:26:43 from (144.230.63.56):
In Reply to: Homemade Bale basket posted by ryanwheelock on June 15, 2010 at 06:42:39:
Well it wasn't me and I have not made a bale basket, but have fab'd many things for the farm. I have learned when it comes to building something the first thing to do is draw it out to scale. Every bolt, bend, and weld. Front, back, both sides, top and bottom. You need to know what is going to be where and it all fits. Really sets you back to discover a hinge point will not hinge because some critical part of the frame is in the way.
Next, price materals and add 25% overage. This should include nuts, bolts, welding rod, paint, any accessories, as well as stock materials. One of my first projects ended up costing more than used because I jumped in thinking (actually not thinking) I had 90% of everything I needed to begin with.
Once your plan is in place, cost is figured out, figure in your time. If it is going to take you 80+ hours of labor to save $100 (material vs. used equipment) is it really worth it? When I started my little farm I had much more time than cents and could afford to do that. Today I am so busy I have placed a dollar amount on my time. If it doesn't make/save me money on paper I do something that does.
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