Pete Howlett
Well-known member
It's hard to avoid all the doom and gloom surrounding my country's exit from the EU. I don't know how this is going to effect business but I certainly know that the current all time low of the GBP against the USD is making importing from the US very expensive. I think with the right set-up and investment I can equal the K brand wholesale prices here in the UK.
So I have had this Big Idea that I have started to prepare for. In November I am converting my workshop with its make room, finishing room and machine shop into a 'factory simulation' where 10 - 16 of my baby baritone ukulele are made by a small team of interns. I really want to see if it is possible to run a small workshop based business, batch building affordable hand assembled/made ukulele here in the UK. That is, building at a wholesale cost. Work is under way prepping materials and having friends help me get to grips with 3D carving using my CNC machine. I am serious about this so any input, positive advice would be welcome. I have health and safety covered and know all about workflows. I'd like to hear from forum members who have been part off small production teams or have experience in this type of production.
Thanks much.
I am documenting this on FaceBook for those who are interested. I'm also looking for funding for the materials but that is for another forum!
So I have had this Big Idea that I have started to prepare for. In November I am converting my workshop with its make room, finishing room and machine shop into a 'factory simulation' where 10 - 16 of my baby baritone ukulele are made by a small team of interns. I really want to see if it is possible to run a small workshop based business, batch building affordable hand assembled/made ukulele here in the UK. That is, building at a wholesale cost. Work is under way prepping materials and having friends help me get to grips with 3D carving using my CNC machine. I am serious about this so any input, positive advice would be welcome. I have health and safety covered and know all about workflows. I'd like to hear from forum members who have been part off small production teams or have experience in this type of production.
Thanks much.
I am documenting this on FaceBook for those who are interested. I'm also looking for funding for the materials but that is for another forum!