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Re: [Orchid] Cost of stamping, casting and wax start up?
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David L. Huffman Friday, March 17, 2006
   
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Hi Judy;

>     I just returned from New York City. I had several waxes done.
>     Every one of them cost a minimum of $250. 

    Were these CAD/CAM models? I seldom charge more than around $100 for
    a wax, as there's not much that takes me more than a couple hours. I
    could imagine spending 5 hours on a wax, but that would be one hell
    of a wax! I've been feeling guilty charging $50/hr for waxes, even
    though that's the going rate for a lot of carvers. Of course, NY City
    is an expensive place to operate in. But I doubt they've got a
    monopoly on top-shelf model makers. 

David L. Huffman


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