tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012343607446731204.post9119007791928515370..comments2023-05-03T06:43:28.895-07:00Comments on Planes of Reference, Corp.: Making Hard DesisionsJason Herrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05025150376563882246noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012343607446731204.post-23315090299448825782012-04-06T06:42:10.851-07:002012-04-06T06:42:10.851-07:00James, thanks for the clarification. That sounds l...James, thanks for the clarification. That sounds like a post all unto itself. Let me get some ideas together, and I will do that. I will do my best not to disappoint. :) Thanks again!Jason Herrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05025150376563882246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012343607446731204.post-74848965327149192742012-04-05T07:21:46.905-07:002012-04-05T07:21:46.905-07:00By planning, I mean what steps did you take to gro...By planning, I mean what steps did you take to grow and/or organize your business. When I try to think about something other then the nuts and bolts of just doing the work, my chemically dependent tiny little ADHD brain shuts down and I fall. Is there some boiler plate outline that covers the broader topics that one should consider. I could work on that efficiency idea till the end of time and still not perfect it.......It's the reinventing of the wheel thing. Thanks again for all you do for the PORC followers.Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012343607446731204.post-69240960292948126712012-04-04T13:39:12.168-07:002012-04-04T13:39:12.168-07:00@James. I totally agree. While I only do framing a...@James. I totally agree. While I only do framing and other non-cabinet things on my own projects, I think being well versed in every aspect of the building process is important. Frankly, I'm not good enough to pay for my framing. :) <br /><br />I'm a bit unclear with what you mean by planning. By all means, I would love to elaborate and share my long winded thoughts, I just want to be clear with your requests?<br /><br />Also, I would love to follow your blog as well if feel like sharing a link, as would other here. Cheers!Jason Herrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05025150376563882246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012343607446731204.post-91538162687520498752012-04-04T07:58:20.747-07:002012-04-04T07:58:20.747-07:00Thanks Jason, I got the Onieda......I've also ...Thanks Jason, I got the Onieda......I've also never bothered with much planning. I guess thats just because I've always had plenty of work and don't mind bopping in between rough framing, trim carpentry and building cabinets. Lately, now that I'm into my second half century, the shop feels a lot more comfortable. I've even considered turning out a few studio pieces. Maybe you could address this planning issue as well. In the end though, I think a more diverse skill set makes you more marketable and keeps things interesting. Let me know what you think?Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012343607446731204.post-5638765540287576462012-03-30T08:56:37.413-07:002012-03-30T08:56:37.413-07:00@James, thanks for the kind note. We all hate look...@James, thanks for the kind note. We all hate looking the beast of work in the eyes and asking for a bit of a break for fear of it not returning. uggg. I feel your pain. I am REALLY glad something I offered helped to get you a new dust catcher. What did you get??? As far as the design software...... It's getting it's own post here coming up. :)Jason Herrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05025150376563882246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012343607446731204.post-45839414146355735242012-03-29T09:36:14.647-07:002012-03-29T09:36:14.647-07:00Jason, Thanks for your blog. For the last six mont...Jason, Thanks for your blog. For the last six months, I think I've been working seven days a week 10 to 14 hours a day. This one's almost over but I've got a few more in the wings. I took your advice and bought a better dust collection system and my asthma thanks you.........Now what about that design software?Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012343607446731204.post-17265037283835435362012-03-09T08:07:33.391-08:002012-03-09T08:07:33.391-08:00@Jeff, thanks for chiming in. I've had a hard ...@Jeff, thanks for chiming in. I've had a hard time justifying the additional expenses as well. I will continue to use SU for several things, but what makes this new software for me so good, is it's library of parts. I'll do a full post in the next few weeks about it.<br /><br />@Carol, thank you. I could not agree more. It certainly isn't going to hurt our marriage. :)<br /><br />@Ken, welcome, and thanks for the comment. You are SO right. I have pretty high standards for myself and my hours are a direct reflection of that. We're big ethnic cookers at our house, so maybe tonight we'll have some tandoori or the likes. Thanks again for posting.Jason Herrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05025150376563882246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012343607446731204.post-31192851231744522782012-03-08T19:44:01.916-08:002012-03-08T19:44:01.916-08:00Years ago when I ran a small reno business I found...Years ago when I ran a small reno business I found that I was the hardest boss I ever worked for. The new path is the right choice. What's for dinner?Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264592867308466486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012343607446731204.post-8086019617736183712012-03-08T18:00:20.808-08:002012-03-08T18:00:20.808-08:00Dinner at a reasonable hour with your spouse is pr...Dinner at a reasonable hour with your spouse is priceless. Sounds like a win-win situation. Congratulations.Carol Wendtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6012343607446731204.post-15947935329456398272012-03-08T16:37:57.173-08:002012-03-08T16:37:57.173-08:00I have identified the long time it takes me to cre...I have identified the long time it takes me to create a project as a major problem to overcome. There is little I can do about it since I am just a hobbyist woodworker. Right now, I am finishing about two projects a year, but they have been large projects (at least for me). Good luck with it all.<br /><br />I'd be interested to know what software you purchased and what makes it faster.Jeff Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01402561454519694074noreply@blogger.com