Taking the Plunge

WaxingMoon · 12-09-2010, 06:40 AM

Well.... after a lot of "soul searching" which can be loosely translated in to "growing a pair".... I have come one step closer to working Full Time doing what I want to do.... building humidors.

I have been working a full time job as a Manager for a transportation company and I have spent about 11 hours a day working at this position....

Today - I sent out a request to put myself on a 1/2 day schedule on the premise of saving the company some "overhead"... not sure if it will fly or if they'll just tell me no.... No is not an option for me.... as I want and need more time in the shop to take care of job #1 - building humidors.

We'll see what happens.... Either way - I plan on getting a solid 8 hours a day in the shop.....

The way things have been going - thanks to ya'all... Waxing Moon Wood can survive and grow! I have recently partnered with a very talented cabinet maker - Jay Buchholz, and will soon be designing and offering custom cabinet humidors.

Thank you all for the continued support and wish us luck!

Ed

elderboy02 · 12-09-2010, 06:52 AM

Congrats and good luck!

Superbad · 12-09-2010, 07:02 AM

Good luck! That is good news to the people who want your products.

Glad to hear you have partnered up with a cabinet maker, did you get my PM re: a cabinet?

WaxingMoon · 12-09-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Superbad

Good luck! That is good news to the people who want your products.

Glad to hear you have partnered up with a cabinet maker, did you get my PM re: a cabinet?

I don't recall that PM.... just the one for the vino drawers???

68TriShield · 12-09-2010, 08:03 AM

All the best to you Ed.

rizzle · 12-09-2010, 09:04 AM

Awesome, man. Hope it works out for you.

BloodSpite · 12-09-2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaxingMoon

Well.... after a lot of "soul searching" which can be loosely translated in to "growing a pair".... I have come one step closer to working Full Time doing what I want to do.... building humidors.

I have been working a full time job as a Manager for a transportation company and I have spent about 11 hours a day working at this position....

Today - I sent out a request to put myself on a 1/2 day schedule on the premise of saving the company some "overhead"... not sure if it will fly or if they'll just tell me no.... No is not an option for me.... as I want and need more time in the shop to take care of job #1 - building humidors.

We'll see what happens.... Either way - I plan on getting a solid 8 hours a day in the shop.....

The way things have been going - thanks to ya'all... Waxing Moon Wood can survive and grow! I have recently partnered with a very talented cabinet maker - Jay Buchholz, and will soon be designing and offering custom cabinet humidors.

Thank you all for the continued support and wish us luck!

Ed

Congratulations man!!

I may end up ordering a custom unit from you at this rate!

icehog3 · 12-09-2010, 09:49 AM

Congrats, and wishing you all the best, Ed!

CRIMPS · 12-09-2010, 10:01 AM

Always nice to hear when people are able to make a living doing what the love and are passionate about.

Congrats!

Ranger_B · 12-09-2010, 05:29 PM

Ed that is great to hear. Best of luck. Your design and ideas look beautiful when complete.

dwoodward · 12-09-2010, 05:39 PM

How much are your drawers for edgestar's? I will probably have one here by January, will want some drawers, I love your work, just looking for prices.

longknocker · 12-09-2010, 05:41 PM

Thoughts & Prayers Sent, Ed! You'll Do Fine, My Brother!

G G · 12-09-2010, 05:43 PM

Great news.

Superbad · 12-09-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WaxingMoon

I don't recall that PM.... just the one for the vino drawers???

pM resent. Not regarding the vino. Looking at doing something else for keeping my favorites at hand.

sobranie10 · 12-09-2010, 05:59 PM

Ed luck has nothing to do with it you have a gift that was bestowed onto you, keep up the quality and good things will happen.
I will be in touch soon.

captain53 · 12-09-2010, 06:34 PM

Good Luck, hope all works out for the best. Your fine woodworking deserves full time dedication.

hotreds · 12-09-2010, 07:13 PM

Best wishes-- from another thread-- be sure to communicate with those who buy from you, esp. if you're late on deliveries! Communication is the key!
Knock 'em dead, brother!

12-09-2010, 06:52 AM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: Taking the Plunge Congrats and good luck!

12-09-2010, 07:02 AM	#3
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: Taking the Plunge Good luck! That is good news to the people who want your products. Glad to hear you have partnered up with a cabinet maker, did you get my PM re: a cabinet? __________________ Some say he can whistle dixie whilst drinking a chocolate milkshake and that moss can grow on all sides of him at the same time.. all I know is that he's called: The SuperBad! - Ninjavanish

12-09-2010, 08:03 AM	#5
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: Taking the Plunge All the best to you Ed.

12-09-2010, 09:04 AM	#6
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Taking the Plunge Awesome, man. Hope it works out for you.

12-09-2010, 09:49 AM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,558 Trading: (60)	Re: Taking the Plunge Congrats, and wishing you all the best, Ed! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-09-2010, 06:40 AM	#1
WaxingMoon Humidor Builder Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ed Location: Albert Lea, MN Posts: 658 Trading: (3)	Taking the Plunge Well.... after a lot of "soul searching" which can be loosely translated in to "growing a pair".... I have come one step closer to working Full Time doing what I want to do.... building humidors. I have been working a full time job as a Manager for a transportation company and I have spent about 11 hours a day working at this position.... Today - I sent out a request to put myself on a 1/2 day schedule on the premise of saving the company some "overhead"... not sure if it will fly or if they'll just tell me no.... No is not an option for me.... as I want and need more time in the shop to take care of job #1 - building humidors. We'll see what happens.... Either way - I plan on getting a solid 8 hours a day in the shop..... The way things have been going - thanks to ya'all... Waxing Moon Wood can survive and grow! I have recently partnered with a very talented cabinet maker - Jay Buchholz, and will soon be designing and offering custom cabinet humidors. Thank you all for the continued support and wish us luck! Ed __________________ This correspondence has killed no trees, however, several electrons have been disturbed!

12-09-2010, 10:01 AM	#9
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Taking the Plunge Always nice to hear when people are able to make a living doing what the love and are passionate about. Congrats! __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

12-09-2010, 05:29 PM	#10
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Taking the Plunge Ed that is great to hear. Best of luck. Your design and ideas look beautiful when complete.

12-09-2010, 05:39 PM	#11
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Taking the Plunge How much are your drawers for edgestar's? I will probably have one here by January, will want some drawers, I love your work, just looking for prices.

12-09-2010, 05:41 PM	#12
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,114 Trading: (82)	Re: Taking the Plunge Thoughts & Prayers Sent, Ed! You'll Do Fine, My Brother!

12-09-2010, 05:43 PM	#13
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Taking the Plunge Great news.

12-09-2010, 05:59 PM	#15
sobranie10 Living the Dream Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: ron Location: MI Posts: 221 Trading: (0)	Re: Taking the Plunge Ed luck has nothing to do with it you have a gift that was bestowed onto you, keep up the quality and good things will happen. I will be in touch soon.

12-09-2010, 06:34 PM	#16
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Taking the Plunge Good Luck, hope all works out for the best. Your fine woodworking deserves full time dedication.

12-09-2010, 07:13 PM	#17
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: Taking the Plunge Best wishes-- from another thread-- be sure to communicate with those who buy from you, esp. if you're late on deliveries! Communication is the key! Knock 'em dead, brother! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.