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Nick Wait Inner circle Lichfield, UK 1042 Posts |
Hi
I have a stage act and hope to add this to my show. I had planned to build it using the Osbourne Plans. This however would be the first illusion I'd of built. Can anyone tell me how much it will cost to make this(approx)and how hard it is to build? Is there someone that can build it for me and at what price? Should I try building this or will I fail miserably. I have fairly limited woodworking skills. Thanks Nick |
The Drake Inner circle 2274 Posts |
Hi Nick,
If you have never built a prop before I suggest you try your woodworking skills on a smaller project first. If you build the larger prop and it looks like it was built by an amateur then it will make you act look amateurish as well. If you have the blueprints you could take them to any local wood hobbiest for a quote. You can visit a local shop that sells table saws etc. and they will know people who will build something like that for you. Make sure to see their other work first and don't pay them all of the money up front. I suggest only paying them the cost of materials first and then paying the rest upon delivery of the prop. It may cost you a few extra bucks but your prop will look pro and this makes you look like a pro on stage. It also increases the value of the prop when/if you wish to resell it later. As as side note: I find the Osbourne plans to be a little inaccurate in their measurements and this may cause you to make a mistake that a woodworker wouldn't. No disrespect to Paul as he is a great designer but several plans I bought in the past had measurements that didn't add up. Best, Tim |
Nick Wait Inner circle Lichfield, UK 1042 Posts |
So I wouldn't have to go to an illusion builder. Would a carpenter recognise that changes need to be made? Or does a magical knowledge need to be obtained first to spot problems.
Nick |
The Drake Inner circle 2274 Posts |
The Osbourne plans are made for the hobbiest to use so any carpenter would be able to build them no problem. I still recommend using a carpenter or hobbiest who has woodworking experience ( if you have never built anything before ) to ensure a good looking and sturdy prop.
When I said the Osbourne plans don't always add up I was referring to the fact that on one side of the plans it shows the overall height is a certain measurement but yet all the measurements of each section broken down adds up to something different. This made me wonder which measurement was incorrect. Best, Tim |
Nick Wait Inner circle Lichfield, UK 1042 Posts |
Does anyone know the price that this illusion sells for? I ask this because I have found someone to build it for me and I need to work out how much to pay him on top of the materials.
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The Drake Inner circle 2274 Posts |
Hi Nick,
Ask him how much he requires for the materials and to build the prop. If its something that is reasonably in your budget then go for it. You will have to judge for yourself if he is reasonable for the time it will take him to build it. If he is a cabinet maker or skilled tradesman his fee will be much more than a hobbiest with a workshop. I recommend the hobbiest route. The good ones will have a complete workshop with all the proper tools (table saw, planer, band saws..etc ) and will love to tackle a project like this for a reasonable price. Shop around and you WILL find one. If you don't you are doing something wrong..they are everywhere. Good Luck! Tim |
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