Woodward Salvage
Web and SaaS
handmade furniture store
SHOW HN2014
32points
46comments
#947of 2,272 in 2014
Top 42%of 2014 by points
How HN took it
RoastedHalf or more of the comments are critical
5 positive, 7 neutral or asking, 3 mixed, 20 critical, out of 35 comments about the project. Thread score -0.49.
Pricing: 1 for, 12 againstDesign: 1 for, 5 againstDocs: 2 for, 1 againstExecution: 0 for, 2 againstIdea: 1 for, 0 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Good looking desk design
From 1 comment
1. I really like the look of the desk 2. Motorization is key 3. Price. Just look at how successful www.standdesk.co has been with their $399. I'd be tempted by a motorized…
riggins on HN
Reclaimed materials story and value proposition
From 2 comments
> It allows me to continue to support the deconstruction of abandoned homes and buildings in the Detroit area, which is one of my main focuses. This is a good bit of the story,…
nmcfarl on HNLooks good man. Telling your story through some high quality photos and a video would really go far in validating your USP and pricing. If I were in the market for something like…
jk215 on HN
Objections
Price of US$1,495 is too high for the craftsmanship and materials
From 4 comments
Christ! $1500? I know they're "handcrafted" and all. But there's neither $1500 of material or work in that desk.
welly on HN> it has to be dirt cheap no matter what Some people have constrained budgets > a TV which is next to worthless after a couple of years Oh, wait, you won't get it, you expect to…
mhurron on HNI like the idea of using salvaged materials, but the price seems way off the mark, even for something custom made.
epenn on HN"Industrial Standing Desk $ 1,495.00" Thanks, but no thanks.
lukasm on HN
Not adjustable height or ergonomics lacking
From 2 comments
Yay, you made a non-adjustable standing desk from what looks like reused scrap, and decided to put a price tag as if it were art.
sturmeh on HNIf I'm buying a standing desk, the ergonomics need to be right and for me that means adjustable height. It would be nice to see a separate, adjustable monitor stand. It could…
bryan11 on HN
Welding and craftsmanship look poor
From 2 comments
I built my own standing desk with a piece of pine from home depot, and some white paint, and 4 sturdy 6" brackets. Wall mounted it and now I have a $100 standing desk. I think…
Duhck on HNLooks like it's been built by someone who never did any metal or wood work before. A fresh university graduate?
lafar6502 on HN
Website lacks height, shipping and finish details
From 2 comments
I've paid some high prices for reclaimed wood furniture, and when I move to a larger place (in several months) I will likely do it again. Here's my feedback: The first comparison…
gk1 on HNYour website needs work. The title talks about a story yet there's not much of one. This story needs to be on the front page. I didn't really feel like clicking to read it. It…
chaostheory on HN
Requests
Add motorized height adjustment
From 1 comment
1. I really like the look of the desk 2. Motorization is key 3. Price. Just look at how successful www.standdesk.co has been with their $399. I'd be tempted by a motorized…
riggins on HN
Show more photos, process and the maker
From 2 comments
Your website needs work. The title talks about a story yet there's not much of one. This story needs to be on the front page. I didn't really feel like clicking to read it. It…
chaostheory on HNLooks good man. Telling your story through some high quality photos and a video would really go far in validating your USP and pricing. If I were in the market for something like…
jk215 on HN
Offer an adjustable monitor stand
From 1 comment
If I'm buying a standing desk, the ergonomics need to be right and for me that means adjustable height. It would be nice to see a separate, adjustable monitor stand. It could…
bryan11 on HN
Questions
Why is the price set at this level?
From 1 comment
Why you ended with that price? I am asking because I am considering building one myself, I don't have money to buy one, but I have time to build one (also I cannot buy yours…
speeder on HN
Alternatives named
standdesk.co automatic desk at $399
From 2 comments
If you missed it, there's a pretty rad standing desk on Kickstarter right now that has some nifty, discreet power controls. $399.…
snide on HN1. I really like the look of the desk 2. Motorization is key 3. Price. Just look at how successful www.standdesk.co has been with their $399. I'd be tempted by a motorized…
riggins on HN
Etsy reclaimed wood desks under $1k
From 1 comment
For comparison here are some similar desks built from reclaimed materials on Etsy. Typically under 1k. Granted most of them have hair pin legs instead of metal bar; what would…
pmorici on HN
Restoration Hardware counter tables
From 1 comment
I've paid some high prices for reclaimed wood furniture, and when I move to a larger place (in several months) I will likely do it again. Here's my feedback: The first comparison…
gk1 on HN