Starting to pick up a bunch of side jobs lately, not only woodworking, but just fixing stuff for people. Building a laundry table and shelves for someone on CF, neighbor wants me to replace some hardy plank, another person install screen door, a mantle/fireplace stone/built ins for someone else... I’ve always had a tough time charging a real hourly rate because I’m doing stuff I would never pay anyone else to do for me. It has taken me awhile to realize that some people just can’t or won’t do it and will pay.
What do you guys charge to make stuff for people?
The latest is some makeshift shiplap for behind a mirror/vanity. The faucet was too close to the wall for the 1 by shiplap, so I routed some slots in a piece of 3/8 ply. It took about an hour and a half for setup, cut and sand. I have no idea what I should charge or what a normal person would pay.