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MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS
HALTER REPAIRS
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 REPLACE SINGLE-PLY HALTER CROWN ON LEATHER HALTER
This repair involves replacing a 1" single-ply halter crown

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.28
SQ FT BRIDLE LEATHER
9.59
2.69
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.54
     MATERIALS COST
3.22
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.17
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
3.39

.25
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR

 { The shop rate is the total of your hourly wage and an hourly rate to cover your overhead costs }
SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
10.00
13.39
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
11.25
14.64
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.50
15.89
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
13.75
17.14
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
15.00
18.39

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
6.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
8.00
PUNCH HOLES AND ASSEMBLE
3.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
17.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.28


MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
CROWN STRAP  - 1" X 24"
1.
24.
24.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
24.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
12.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.25

 REPLACE DOUBLED AND STITCHED HALTER CROWN ON LEATHER HALTER
This repair involves replacing a 1" doubled and stitched halter crown

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.50
SQ FT BRIDLE LEATHER
9.59
4.80
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.96
     MATERIALS COST
5.75
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.30
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
6.06

.55
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR

 { The shop rate is the total of your hourly wage and an hourly rate to cover your overhead costs }
SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
22.00
28.06
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
24.75
30.81
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.50
33.56
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
30.25
36.31
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
33.00
39.06

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
9.00
GLUE AND STITCH
13.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
8.00
PUNCH HOLES AND ASSEMBLE
3.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
33.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.55

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
CROWN STRAP  - 1" X 24"
1.
24.
48.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
48.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
24.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.50

 REPLACE THROAT LATCH SNAP ON LEATHER HALTER
This repair involves replacing the snap on the throat latch

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1
#56 HALTER SNAP
2.15
2.15
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.43
     MATERIALS COST
2.58
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.14
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
2.72

.28
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR

 { The shop rate is the total of your hourly wage and an hourly rate to cover your overhead costs }
SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
11.20
13.92
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
12.60
15.32
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
   NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.00
16.72
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
15.40
18.12
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
16.80
19.52

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD SNAP
4.00
STITCH ON NEW SNAP (NOTE: SOMETIMES THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HALTER REQUIRES THAT THE SNAP BE HAND STITCHED)
13.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
17.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.28


 REPLACE 3/4"THROAT STRAP ON LEATHER HALTER
This repair involves replacing a 3/4" throat strap on leather halter

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.25
SQ FT BRIDLE LEATHER
9.59
2.40
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.48
     MATERIALS COST
2.88
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.15
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
3.03

.38
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR

 { The shop rate is the total of your hourly wage and an hourly rate to cover your overhead costs }
SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
15.20
18.23
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
17.10
20.13
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.00
22.03
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
20.90
23.93
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
22.80
25.83

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
6.00
STITCH
9.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
8.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
23.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.38

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
THROAT STRAP  -1" X 32"
.75
32
24.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
24.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
12.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.25
 REPLACE LOOP AND RING ON LEATHER HALTER
This repair involves replacing the loop and ring on the curb strap

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1
LOOP AND RING
1.97
1.97
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.39
     MATERIALS COST
2.36
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.12
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
2.49

.38
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR

 { The shop rate is the total of your hourly wage and an hourly rate to cover your overhead costs }
SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
15.20
17.69
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
17.10
19.59
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.00
21.49
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
20.90
23.39
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
22.80
25.29

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD LOOP AND RING
6.00
STITCH ON NEW LOOP AND RING
17.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
23.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.38

 REPLACE BUCKLE STRAP ON LEATHER HALTER
This repair involves replacing a 1" buckle strap

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.14
SQ FT BRIDLE LEATHER
9.59
1.34
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.27
     MATERIALS COST
1.61
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.08
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
1.70

.38
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR

 { The shop rate is the total of your hourly wage and an hourly rate to cover your overhead costs }
SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
15.20
16.90
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
17.10
18.80
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.00
20.70
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
20.90
22.60
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
22.80
24.50

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
6.00
GLUE AND STITCH
9.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
8.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
23.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.38

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
BUCKLE  STRAP  - 1" X 13"
1
13
13.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
13.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
6.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.14

 REPLACE CONNECTING STRAP BETWEEN THROAT STRAP AND CURB STRAP ON LEATHER HALTER
This repair involves replacing a 1" connecting strap between throat strap and curb strap on leather halter

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.15
SQ FT BRIDLE LEATHER
9.59
1.44
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.29
     MATERIALS COST
1.73
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.09
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
1.82

.42
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR

 { The shop rate is the total of your hourly wage and an hourly rate to cover your overhead costs }
SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
16.80
18.62
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
18.90
20.72
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.00
22.82
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
23.10
24.92
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
25.20
27.02

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
6.00
GLUE AND STITCH
11.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
8.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
25.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.42

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
CONNECTING STRAP   - 1" X 14"
1
14
14.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
14.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
7.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.15

 REPLACE CURB STRAP ON LEATHER HALTER WITH BUCKLE RIVETED ON
This repair involves replacing a 1" single ply  curb strap with the buckle attached with a rivet

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.29
SQ FT BRIDLE LEATHER
9.59
2.78
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.56
     MATERIALS COST
3.34
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.18
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
3.51

.28
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR

 { The shop rate is the total of your hourly wage and an hourly rate to cover your overhead costs }
SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
11.20
14.71
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
12.60
16.11
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.00
17.51
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
15.40
18.91
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
16.80
20.31

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
6.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
8.00
INSTALL BUCKLE WITH A RIVET
3.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
17.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.28

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
CURB STRAP  - 1" X 28"
1
28
28.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
28.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
14.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.29

 REPLACE CURB STRAP ON LEATHER HALTER WITH BUCKLE STITCHED ON
This repair involves replacing a 1" single ply curb strap with the buckle is stitched on with a leather keeper

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.29
SQ FT BRIDLE LEATHER
9.59
2.78
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.56
     MATERIALS COST
3.34
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.18
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
3.51

.35
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR

 { The shop rate is the total of your hourly wage and an hourly rate to cover your overhead costs }
SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
14.00
17.51
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
15.75
19.26
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.50
21.01
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
19.25
22.76
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
21.00
24.51

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
6.00
STITCH ON BUCKLE
7.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
8.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
21.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.35

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
CURB STRAP  -1" X 28"
1
28
28.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
28.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
14.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.29

 REPLACE NOSEBAND ON LEATHER HALTER
This repair involves replacing a 1" noseband strap

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.29
SQ FT BRIDLE LEATHER
9.59
2.78
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.56
     MATERIALS COST
3.34
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.18
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
3.51

.53
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR

 { The shop rate is the total of your hourly wage and an hourly rate to cover your overhead costs }
SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
21.20
24.71
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
23.85
27.36
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.50
30.01
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
29.15
32.66
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
31.80
31.80

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
9.00
GLUE AND STITCH
14.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
9.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
32.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.53

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
NOSEBAND  STRAP  - 1" X 17"
1
17
17.00
1
NOSEBAND  STRAP LINER  - 1" X10 1/2"
1
10.5
10.50
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
27.50
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
13.75
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.29

 REPLACE CHEEK STRAP ON LEATHER HALTER
This repair involves replacing a 1" cheek strap

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.21
SQ FT BRIDLE LEATHER
9.59
2.01
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.40
     MATERIALS COST
2.42
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.13
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
2.54

.50
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR

 { The shop rate is the total of your hourly wage and an hourly rate to cover your overhead costs }
SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
20.00
22.54
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
22.50
25.04
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.00
27.54
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
27.50
30.04
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
30.00
32.54

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
9.00
GLUE AND STITCH
13.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
8.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
30.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.50

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
CHEEK STRAP  - 1" X 13"
1
13
13.00
1
CHEEK STRAP LINER  - 1" X 7"
1
7
7.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
20.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
10.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.21

 REPLACE ROUND ROLLED THROAT STRAP ON LEATHER HALTER
This repair involves replacing a round rolled throat strap on leather halter

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.21
SQ FT BRIDLE LEATHER
9.59
2.01
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.40
     MATERIALS COST
2.42
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.13
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
2.54

.68
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR

 { The shop rate is the total of your hourly wage and an hourly rate to cover your overhead costs }
SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
27.20
29.74
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
30.60
33.14
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.00
36.54
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
37.40
39.94
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
40.80
43.34

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
6.00
MAKE-UP ROUND ROLLED THROAT STRAP
21.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, DYE EDGES, AND STITCH TO HALTER
16.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
43.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.72

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
THROAT STRAP  -1" X 20"
1
20
20.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
20.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
10.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.21



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