Estimating time

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What is a good  method to  use to  estimate a repair type welding job.          I usually always figure in consumables and material used Been try ing to keep records but giving a customer a price based on time spent is usually on the short side !                                                   Thanks Larry
Reply:Originally Posted by laurance DWhat is a good method to use to estimate a repair type welding job.          I usually always figure in consumables and material used Been try ing to keep records but giving a customer a price based on time spent is usually on the short side !
Reply:Originally Posted by pin2hotA good rule of thumb is to take a best guess, then multiply by two and go to the next higher unit.   Examples:10 minutes ->  20 hours2 days       ->  4 weeks3 weeks     ->  6 monthsetc. etc.Note:   This was meant to be funny, but sometimes works better than would be expected!
Reply:Yes Thanks     I have heard that too , If it looks like a two hr. job   estimate   4 hrs .      I am  looking for some thing more concrete . I have gotten into aluminum and steel trailer repair , Damage from daly use or wornout .                                                                                                                    Larry
Reply:when i double my initial estimate i'm not far off the mark.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Originally Posted by docwelderwhen i double my initial estimate i'm not far off the mark.