Remake

It’s a dreaded word in any shop. Having to remake part or all of a project is the worst-case scenario. Forget any hope of profit. You will be lucky to…

It's a dreaded word in any shop. Having to remake part or all of a project is the worst-case scenario. Forget any hope of profit. You will be lucky to break even.

The are many reasons a piece has to be remade. In my experience, it’s usually bad measuring. A dissatisfied customer is probably next. If customers are unhappy with part or all of a piece, they are usually unwilling to pay for it. Even if you "have it in writing," a fight is inevitable and win or lose, the bad press may outweigh other considerations.

We once did a major project for a company headed up by a guy named Remick. This was in the early days of computers and spell check would always change his name to “Remake”. How prophetic. He was never satisfied with anything. Despite an iron-clad contract, the stress and P.R. was terrible. We were able to escape with our skin but little else!

D.D.

David DeCristoforo possesses an extensive resume as designer/maker of fine furniture, high-end cabinetry and architectural woodwork. His experience in professional woodworking spans a period of 35 years. For the past 20 years David DeCristoforo Design has been located in Woodland, California. During this time David's shop has ranged in scope from a "full on" cabinet production shop with as many as 15 employees to a small fine furniture and custom millwork shop, working with his son, David RBJ, a highly skilled maker in his own right.