I have built custom rods for friends just for the cost of materials or given them the rods. I have built about thirty five rods and can build a decent rod. I have never wanted to do this for profit However I have a business associate who I have built two rods for the cost of materials. I generally do not like to make more than two for anyone. He gives them to his clients.
He insists that he will pay me for my time on the next ones. So what is my time worth? It will have trim rings and decorative thread. How much do you charge to build a rod not including materials ?