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Hey everybody. Ive been welding for less than a year, mostly hobby but ive been picking up a few jobs here and there and I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on prices. Ive repaired sections of steel fences and gates as well as made a couple custome brackets and hinges that only took a couple of hours. I am just trying to get a good idea of what to charge on small jobs . thanks
Reply:Real expences + profit. A nice profit margin is 10%But don't forget that every out of work welder is hungry and willing to work for less?
Reply:Originally Posted by Fat BastardReal expences + profit. A nice profit margin is 10%But don't forget that every out of work welder is hungry and willing to work for less?
Reply:Originally Posted by FusionKingI go expences x 2 at least. Or you will be hungry anyways. Anyone working for less won't be in the game for long.An hourly rate would be better if possible IMOI do portable aluminum and get $100 pr hr.   It costs me roughly 1/2 that to operate, sometimes more. YMMV
Reply:Originally Posted by welding_bergi got a question for you fusion, i'm about to get into portable welding myself and i wonder what kind of genny do you use for your portable welding?
Reply:i just got my miller maxstar and i am  to do some portable work with a genny i asked the miller rep and he had a formula to figure out how many watt genny i would need some one knows the formula its pretty simple  but stay above the rated wattsmiller maxstar 150   hobart handler 210 w mig conversion hobart 250 arc force plasma cutter    boston ind cutting torch miller performance auto darkening helmet milwalkee 14in chop saw 10,000 watt generator huge drill press and industrial band saw
Reply:Originally Posted by Fat Bastardhttp://www.millerwelds.com/products/enginedriven/
Reply:Your rates should vary depending on demographics. Look at other shops in your area to compare prices. The $150.00 hr. plus $100.00 for the truck on site is no longer really out there unless in the city. Typically you should be at $100.00 - $135.00 depending on gig. You should be able to stay pretty competetive at those prices.
Reply:Make sure you recover ALL of your expenses including mileage for the truck, travel time, consumables and repairs.For low tech welding jobs sum up the expenses and add $20 an hour on top. Depending on your rig it would put you around $40 an hour which should make you fairly competitive.ScottFab Managerhttp://www.welders360.com/New guy.