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Gift Baskets.
« on: November 28, 2017, 03:41:25 pm »
Having an active brain (usually not a good thing for me), I was trying to come up with something before Christmas that might speed things up at the market. I spent some time with pencil and paper, came up with a "crate" design I liked and then cranked out a couple using cardboard,



then progressed to scrap plywood.
 


I liked what I was coming up with, but realized I was way short on time to get it done. I approached an organization called Plank Industries http://www.krrc.ns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Plank-Industries-Brochure-.pdf, which is run by the County and is a spot where folks with various challenges can work. They were extremely accommodating and quickly made a couple of samples which turned out perfect, using really nice pine and all.





Without any hesitation I had them crank out 40 crates, 20 of each size.



I cannot begin to tell you how impressed I am. They also can do all the packaging if needed, all you have to do is supply the product and they will do it all, including shrink wrap if desired. I dropped off a sample honey dipper and they will be making me a bunch of those as well. Each "crate" will have  both a liquid and a creamed honey jar, some mixture of candles (depending on size and cost), and a honey dipper.
The cost of the boxes was $2 for the smaller ones that hold the hex jars, and $2.50 for the larger ones, and I think we will use them for shrink wrapping as well.
I am hopeful that the shoppers coming to the market will appreciate a locally produced and ready to go gift basket that will make things easier for everyone.
What a great organization! :)






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Re: Gift Baskets.
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2017, 06:52:48 pm »
Wow!   8)

I would definitely let customers know that Plank Industries manufactured and packaged your baskets.  I would think they would be willing to pay a little more for the product.  That is just human nature.  It also shows you are a caring guy, too.  O:-)
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Re: Gift Baskets.
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2017, 07:29:34 pm »
Perry have you thought about a hex shaped bowl 7 hex pieces 1 with 30 deg angle cut on all sides the other 6 only 3 sides.
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Re: Gift Baskets.
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2017, 08:05:27 pm »
very nice Perry,

I used to build something very similar for Sweet Wife to market her homemade soaps. Takes a lot of sawing-seems you have a very good solution. :)
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Re: Gift Baskets.
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2017, 09:17:09 pm »
Make their and your work shine. Have you stained one yet?
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Re: Gift Baskets.
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2017, 09:27:10 pm »
Perry have you thought about a hex shaped bowl 7 hex pieces 1 with 30 deg angle cut on all sides the other 6 only 3 sides.

I think I know what you are suggesting, sort of like a geodesic dome thing? Sounds like another interesting project, hmmmm. 8)

I haven't stained anything CBT, I want to keep it as simple as I can. I also want to keep the price down as much as possible, and the time and effort to do that would slow everything down.
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« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2017, 09:46:01 pm »
Looks good Calvin. :yes:
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« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2017, 09:07:38 am »
Sounds like a win win situation for you and the organization!