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cost of making the brent model c

updated mon 24 jan 05

 

ilene richardson on sat 22 jan 05


Inquiring minds want to know..... so I'll post it here, much easier than =
answering all the inquiries. Please don't be offended... read on.

Hardware Store like Lowes or Home Depot
2' x 4' Oak plywood..... $17.74
Polyurethane....$ 10.00
Screws...$4.00
3 Galvanized legs.... $10.00
3 Galvanized flanges ... $21.00
Sanding sponge ...$3.00
0000 Steel Wool... $3.00
Bolts, nuts for leg... $5.00
Steel L-Bracket..... $4.00

Total $72.34


Amaco/Brent
Brent 1/2 hp motor $305.00
14" Wheelhead $135.00
Large Pulley...$29.50
Small Pulley... $12.60
(motor mout plate, screws, spring, etc came with motor)

Total $$482.10 plus shipping totalled $503.95


Continental Clay
Splash pan... $39.00
Drive belt.... $10.50
Bat pins...$2.50
Control box... $126.00
Foot pedal... $72.45
1 PlastiBat..$11.00

Total$ 261.45 plus shipping.. $288.08

$842.52 is what I get when I add it up. Though I'd never advise anyone =
to trust my math calculations.


So, it looks like I just saved the $300 it costs for the table... and my =
time, but you know, I kinda had fun putting it all together and now have =
a table the measurements that fit my body exactly and is as long as I =
wanted it to be.

Would I do it again?=20
Yes.