On occasion, I’ve received a commission to build and ship a project. It’s not something I’ve done a lot and never anything larger than a vanity, but it is something I’m open to.
As always there is a trade-off.
In this case, the trade-off of not having to install the project is countered by having to package and ship it. It’s quite the adventure to crate something as large as a bathroom vanity, schedule transportation with a freight company, deal with the pickup and loading, and then wonder if something you’ve spent a considerable amount of time building is going to survive a long journey without any damage.
All this in addition to designing a custom piece to meet your client’s needs and specifications via many, many emails.
Much of woodworking and cabinetry is about solving problems. Designing and shipping projects for a faraway client is simply a different set of problems to be taken on and solved.
The pair of vanities shown here, both made from white oak, were shipped to South Carolina.
