WEBFoot Custom Calls

CNC Lathe Services

Setup Fee:  Average Setup Fee is $100.00 per part or $200.00 per call.  This can sometimes change depending on the complexity of the call to be turned.  A call with extra decorative aspects, multiple radii, or complex bore configurations may cost more, which will be determined and quotes prior to any work commencing.   The setup fee must be paid prior to beginning work on the CAD file and Programming.

 You may supply your own DWG file or DXF file – but it must be able to be opened in AutoCAD 2004 or earlier.  If you chose to do this, the Setup Fee would be reduced to $75.00 per part or $150.00 per call.

Materials:  The only materials I can run on my lathe are metals and plastics – NO WOOD.  Generally, this fits with what most people would prefer to do anyway – as acrylic and Delrin are the main choices of materials for calls to be run on a CNC.

 I do not supply the material.  It is up to the customer to provide the material.  Most suppliers will drop ship directly to me (most common vendor is Delvies Plastics), which will save on a second round of shipping costs.  The customer must use their name as the PO# so that I can identify the materials and match them to the correct job.

Turning Costs:  Generally machining costs are around $5.00 to $9.00 per part.  Though some pieces may be either less or more costly to machine, and that will be determined prior to starting work on the part after acceptance of the price quote by the customer.  An example of pricing on a more complex part would be the WEBFoot Amuko goose call.  The barrel would be what I consider a $11.00 part because of the intricate bore design and multiple radii and profile on the OD. (There is more to this call than can be easily seen on my website – but the ID had multiple radii in it in addition to the OD shape.)  The keg on the Amuko would be considered a $7.00 because of the bore design.  If I were to make the Amuko with a straight bore design in the keg, and a two step bore for the barrel, it would be roughly a $5.00 keg and a $7.50 barrel as far as machining costs are concerned.

Turnaround Time:  This is the biggest variable to be dealt with.  Of course there are busy and slow times of the year, but in addition, I have a “day job” where I work between 50 and 70 hours a week depending on the various situations that arise.  Also, from September to March there are various hunting seasons going on.  My main focus during these months are:  Working my day job so I don’t get fired J and hunting (which sometimes grates on the girlfriend a little).  Therefore it takes longer to get any CNC work done, but I do make an effort to be productive during these months.  Basically what would be a 2-3 week job in July would likely be a 5-7 week job in November.  But I do my best to estimate the turnaround time when ever I quote a project.  And if I have no idea how long it will take, Ill be completely honest with you and say so.  It generally comes down to this, “If you want it done well, at a good price, and can afford a longer turnaround time, WEBFoot is a very viable option.  If you needed it yesterday, can’t wait, have to have it NOW…  you will want to check with someone else.”

Price Quotes:  Price quotes are usually best done when I have the actual prototype in hand, and don’t have to make any assumptions.  With enough specific information, it is possible for me to quote from a picture or schematic sent via e-mail.  Price quotes are good only for the current batch of parts.  Later runs are subject to possible price increases due to many variables, such as tooling costs, machine wear, utility costs, etc…  You will receive a new quote each time you request a new batch of parts, and for the most part, there shouldn’t be much change in price.

 Discounts:  As a general rule, there are no discounts on WEBFoot CNC services.  The only foreseeable exception would be extremely large quantity runs, but that will vary from instance to instance, and will be handled on an individual case by case basis.

I do not have a CNC mill as of yet, so I can not cut soundboards.