In a message dated 96-08-23 00:05:22 EDT, you write: << How do you choose a stopping point after the instrument is playing and sounding very satisfactory ? --open question-- Jim Bryant (FL) > Jim, Here is one formula- SP = HW X NH - FF + PFP all of which hopefully matches the OE. SP= stopping point HW= hourly wage NH= number of hours FF= fudge factor PFP= planned for profit OE= original estimate Seriously, we have to set the stopping point arbitrarily before we start, that's the difficulty. It is usually stopped by the checkbook of the pianist or the point of diminishing return. We try to mate the work to the pianist- their expectations, skill, desires, and dreams are our goals. Often the financial resourses do not match the dreams. Doing the best we can to get as close to their dreams as possible with the resources they have allotted is our goal. Dale Probst Registered Piano Technician Ward & Probst, Inc. Piano & Organ Service Wichita Falls, TX
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