Board Bench Fair Price

coyn0839 · Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 12 City: Syracuse

I'm not sure which forum to put this in but I saw a few posts about board benches in here so I thought I would try it here. I have a contact where I can get some boards at a decent price and was thinking about selling board benches. I want to make the legs out of stained and varnished wood that is cut on a cnc router. The boards will be attached via stainless bolts. I will ship these with assembly required but each will be test fit before shipment. I am thinking I can get these sold for 199 plus shipping. Is this a fair price?

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Sounds reasonable to me. If I had a lake house I would buy one for sure. Shipping probably wouldn't be cheap. I'd say at least $30.

Have you thought of a way to make the seat more comfortable. Do they make some kind of clear air cushion that you could laminate to the top of the boards so it wouldn't be so rigid yet you could still see the boards. This could be like an option you could sell.

tball · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Posts: 3953

coyn0839, sounds reasonable to me. I would've guessed higher just for material costs. Got one made? Post some pics?

Wakebrad, nice quote from Road Trip in your sig. Well played.

coyn0839 · Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 12 City: Syracuse

tball, I am expecting some boards to show up today. I will then make a proto that I plan on keeping. I will probably order some more to post on here and on ebay.

Wakebrad, Not sure how I would be able to laminet a "cushion" to it. I'll have to look into it.

QNev · Posted: Jun 07, 2006 4:40 pm Post subject:

What kind of wood are you planning on using? It sounds like an awesome idea though, and make sure to get your product out to shops.. Those things look awesome Very Happy

coyn0839 · Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 12 City: Syracuse

QNev, For my personal protos, I am just using Plywood stained with Minwax Red Mahogany and a clear urethane varnish. I can use any type of wood in the future as long as I can find it at a reasonable price in 1 1/2" x 4 x 8 sheets.

Wakeboarder700 · Outlaw Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Posts: 249 City: Sarasota

coyn0839, i REALLY wanted one of these things, and i was thinking of building one myself, but then i saw your thread Very Happy

Another idea i had would be a small wakeboard table, and maybe we could attach some bindings for use as beer/soda can holders??? Mr. Green

Ill draw how i plan on making the legs for the table in a sec and get it uploaded.

coyn0839 · Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 12 City: Syracuse

Wakeboarder700, I am in the process of building my first one. I should have more boards coming soon so hold off and i'll see what I can do to set you up with one.

Wakeboarder700 · Outlaw Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Posts: 249 City: Sarasota

alright man, sounds good. Smile

coyn0839 · Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 12 City: Syracuse

Finally got one made....for sale here: http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?p=851772#851772 Sorry it took so long...been out on the lake a lot.