Does anyone have a job sheet they would be willing to share

TLR

TLR

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I want to make up a job sheet for each knife that I'm working on. I'm looking for some examples and I'm wondering if anyone has one they would be willing to share. If not, I understand not wanting to put out something for free that you've put time into.

Thanks,
Travis
 
More something as I'm talking to people to record different options and specifics about the knife. I'm finding I'm starting to get to the point I'm either forgetting what we had agreed on, forgetting to ask the all the questions or losing scraps of paper I'm writing this stuff down on.

In my full time job I sometimes work with people on projects weeks or months ahead and so for certain gatherings, ceremonies etc I have remade worksheets set up so I can run through options with them and then have their info in a centralized place.
 
That's a nice worksheet. If you are like me (just turned 70 yesterday) you find things get forgotten in the 2 months between quoting a price and making the knife. You might list the sell price on there.
Tim
 
I like to make a dimensional type drawing or a to scale pencil drawing for each order.

You can write down all the dimensions on the "print" as well as materials. Not only that but you can send a 1:1 scale copy to the customer so they can really get an idea of its size and shape.
Sometimes I even list my order of operations on there if it is going to be complicated.

Just write in the details along with arrows to whatever specific feature you are describing

I use a ANSI drawing block you can print out as many copies as you want. It is in pdf form , send me a email if you would like a copy.

Looks something like thisView attachment 649635
 
That is a great idea and while well suited for certain makers, I find it a bit overwhelming. Funny thing is that I am used to much more complex job sheets, coming from a tool and die background. These days(and if I feel the need) I prefer to just write up a simple description on a "toe-tag" to follow the job along it's path. As someone already mentioned, sketches help keep the vision. I have 38 knives on the go in my shop right now... all different and in several stages of completion.
 
Thank you guys. Those are good ideas.

Rick- I'm not sure if I'm one of those "certain makers." What I do know is I am ADD with two young kids and a day job that is really a complex 24-7 role. I'm primarily making knives for people I know. I don't take any money up front but do work through personalized builds. I have 10 on my bench right now and have started getting details confused. I may not be able to keep up with actually using the worksheets but I need to try something.

The toe tag idea is a good one. If this becomes burdensome I may try that as a simpler option.
 
Essentially the same thing without a host of unchecked boxes to contend with. I only want to see what pertains to the piece, itself. Perhaps an excel spreadsheet that hides all unaltered fields. I, too battle with ADD and for me, the less I have to look at, the better.
 
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