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 REPLACE OVERLAID PADDED SEAT IN WESTERN SADDLE WITH SUEDE (SPLIT) LEATHER
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
4.58
SQ FT SPLIT LEATHER
3.24
14.84
3.13
SEAT FOAM
2.25
7.04
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.97
     MATERIALS COST
24.85
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.31
TOTAL COST OF MATERIALS
26.16

5.55

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

    SHOP RATE OF  $ 40.00 PER HOUR
222.00
248.16
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00 PER HOUR
249.75
275.91
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


277.50

309.74
    SHOP RATE OF  $55.00 PER HOUR
305.25
337.49
    SHOP RATE OF  $60.00 PER HOUR
333.00
365.24

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD SEAT  -  CONCHOS AND REAR JOCKEY,  CANTLE BINDER AND OLD STITCHING,  SEAT AND OLD PADDED SEAT
68.00
INSTALL NEW PADDED SEAT
90.00
RE-INSTALL SEAT
25.00
RE-INSTALL CANTLE BINDER AND STITCH    
NOTE:  Sometimes the cantle binder must also be replaced.  Be sure to account for the additional labor and materials.  See “replace cantle binder” for more information.
112.00
REASSEMBLE SADDLE
38.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
333.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
5.55
MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT LEATHER BODY - APPROXIMATELY - 20" X 22"
20
22
440.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
440.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
220.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
4.58

NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT FOAM BODY - APPROXIMATELY - 15" X 20"
15
20
300.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
300.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
150.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
3.13


 REPLACE OVERLAID PADDED SEAT IN WESTERN SADDLE WITH SUEDE (SPLIT) LEATHER AND SLIVER LACE CANTLE
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
4.58
SQ FT SUEDE LEATHER
2.33
10.67
3.13
SEAT FOAM
2.25
7.04
10
FT 1/4" NYLON ROPE
0.06
0.60
10
FT SILVER LACE
0.40
4.00
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.13
     MATERIALS COST
24.45
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.29
TOTAL COST OF MATERIALS
25.73

6.95

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

    SHOP RATE OF  $ 40.00 PER HOUR
278.00
303.73
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00 PER HOUR
312.75
338.48
     SHOP RATE OF $50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


347.50

384.58
    SHOP RATE OF  $55.00 PER HOUR
382.25
419.33
    SHOP RATE OF  $60.00 PER HOUR
417.00
454.08

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD SEAT  -   CONCHOS AND REAR JOCKEY, SILVER LACE, CANTLE BINDER AND OLD STITCHING, OLD ROPE LACE, AND SEAT AND OLD PADDED SEAT
85.00
INSTALL NEW PADDED SEAT
70.00
RE-INSTALL SEAT
40.00
INSTALL NEW ROPE LACE
22.00
RE-INSTALL CANTLE BINDER AND STITCH    NOTE:  Sometimes the cantle binder must also be replaced.  Be sure to account for the additional labor and materials.  See “replace cantle binder” for more information.
120.00
INSTALL NEW SILVER LACE
50.00
REASSEMBLE SADDLE
30.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
417.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
6.95

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT LEATHER BODY - APPROXIMATELY - 20" X 22"
20
22
440.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
440.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
220.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
4.58

NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT FOAM BODY - APPROXIMATELY - 15" X 20"
15
20
300.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
300.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
150.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
3.13

 REPLACE OVERLAID PADDED SEAT IN WESTERN SADDLE WITH TOP GRAIN LEATHER
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
4.58
SQ FT TOP GRAIN LEATHER
2.95
13.51
3.13
SEAT FOAM
2.25
7.04
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.70
     MATERIALS COST
23.26
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.22
TOTAL COST OF MATERIALS
24.48

5.55

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

    SHOP RATE OF  $ 40.00 PER HOUR
222.00
246.48
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00 PER HOUR
249.75
274.23
     SHOP RATE OF $50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


277.50

312.40
    SHOP RATE OF  $55.00 PER HOUR
305.25
340.15
    SHOP RATE OF  $60.00 PER HOUR
333.00
367.90

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD SEAT  -  CONCHOS AND REAR JOCKEY,  CANTLE BINDER AND OLD STITCHING,  SEAT AND OLD PADDED SEAT
68.00
INSTALL NEW PADDED SEAT
90.00
RE-INSTALL SEAT
25.00
RE-INSTALL CANTLE BINDER AND STITCH      NOTE:  Sometimes the cantle binder must also be replaced.  Be sure to account for the additional labor and materials.  See “replace cantle binder” for more information.
112.00
REASSEMBLE SADDLE
38.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
333.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
5.55

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT LEATHER BODY - APPROXIMATELY - 20" X 22"
20
22
440.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
440.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
220.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
4.58

NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT FOAM BODY - APPROXIMATELY - 15" X 20"
15
20
300.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
300.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
150.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
3.13
 REPLACE OVERLAID PADDED SEAT IN WESTERN SADDLE WITH TOP GRAIN LEATHER  
AND SLIVER LACE CANTLE
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
4.58
SQ FT TOP GRAIN LEATHER
2.95
13.51
3.13
SEAT FOAM
2.25
7.04
10
FT 1/4" NYLON ROPE
0.06
0.60
10
FT SILVER LACE
0.40
4.00
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.70
     MATERIALS COST
27.86
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.47
TOTAL COST OF MATERIALS
29.32

6.95

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

    SHOP RATE OF  $ 40.00 PER HOUR
278.00
307.32
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00 PER HOUR
312.75
342.07
     SHOP RATE OF $50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


347.50

387.24
    SHOP RATE OF  $55.00 PER HOUR
382.25
421.99
    SHOP RATE OF  $60.00 PER HOUR
417.00
456.74

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD SEAT  -   CONCHOS AND REAR JOCKEY, SILVER LACE, CANTLE BINDER AND OLD STITCHING, OLD ROPE LACE, AND SEAT AND OLD PADDED SEAT
85.00
INSTALL NEW PADDED SEAT
70.00
RE-INSTALL SEAT
40.00
INSTALL NEW ROPE LACE
22.00
RE-INSTALL CANTLE BINDER AND STITCH     NOTE:  Sometimes the cantle binder must also be replaced.  Be sure to account for the additional labor and materials.  See “replace cantle binder” for more information.
120.00
INSTALL NEW SILVER LACE
50.00
REASSEMBLE SADDLE
30.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
417.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
6.95

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT LEATHER BODY - APPROXIMATELY - 20" X 22"
20
22
440.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
440.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
220.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
4.58

NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT FOAM BODY - APPROXIMATELY - 15" X 20"
15
20
300.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
300.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
150.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
3.13

 REPLACE PLAIN SEAT COVER IN WESTERN SADDLE
NOTE: If the seat is tooled charge accordingly.

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
9.38
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER
10.72
100.55
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
20.11
     MATERIALS COST
120.66
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
6.35
TOTAL COST OF MATERIALS
127.02

10.03

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

    SHOP RATE OF  $ 40.00 PER HOUR
401.20
528.22
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00 PER HOUR
451.35
578.37
     SHOP RATE OF $50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


501.50

634.44
    SHOP RATE OF  $55.00 PER HOUR
551.65
684.59
    SHOP RATE OF  $60.00 PER HOUR
601.80
734.74

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD SEAT
80.00
CUT AND FIT NEW SEAT
220.00
MATCH COLOR
45.00
RE-INSTALL SEAT
70.00
RE-INSTALL CANTLE BINDER AND STITCH      NOTE:  Sometimes the cantle binder must also be replaced.  Be sure to account for the additional labor and materials.  See “replace cantle binder” for more information.
112.00
RE-ASSEMBLE
75.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
602.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
10.03

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT LEATHER BODY - APPROXIMATELY  -  30" X 30"
30
30
900.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
900.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
450.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
9.38

 REPLACE SEAT COVER IN WESTERN SADDLE WITH OVERLAID PADDED SEAT
WITH SUEDE (SPLIT) LEATHER
NOTE: If the seat is tooled charge accordingly.

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
9.38
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER
10.72
100.55
4.58
SQ FT SUEDE LEATHER
2.33
10.67
3.13
SEAT FOAM
2.25
7.04
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
20.11
     MATERIALS COST
138.38
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
7.28
TOTAL COST OF MATERIALS
145.66

11.53

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

    SHOP RATE OF  $ 40.00 PER HOUR
461.20
606.86
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00 PER HOUR
518.85
664.51
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


576.50

738.61
    SHOP RATE OF  $55.00 PER HOUR
634.15
796.26
    SHOP RATE OF  $60.00 PER HOUR
691.80
853.91

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD SEAT
80.00
CUT AND FIT NEW SEAT
220.00
MATCH COLOR
45.00
INSTALL NEW PADDED SEAT
90.00
RE-INSTALL SEAT
70.00
RE-INSTALL CANTLE BINDER AND STITCH      NOTE:  Sometimes the cantle binder must also be replaced.  Be sure to account for the additional labor and materials.  See “replace cantle binder” for more information.
112.00
RE-ASSEMBLE
75.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
692.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
11.53

     MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT LEATHER BODY - APPROXIMATELY  -  30" X 30"
30
30
900.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
900.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
450.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
9.38

NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT LEATHER BODY - APPROXIMATELY - 20" X 22"
20
22
440.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
440.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
220.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
4.58

NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT FOAM BODY - APPROXIMATELY - 15" X 20"
15
20
300.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
300.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
150.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
3.13

 REPLACE SEAT COVER IN WESTERN SADDLE WITH OVERLAID PADDED SEAT
WITH TOP GRAIN LEATHER
NOTE: If the seat is tooled charge accordingly.

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
9.38
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER
10.72
100.55
4.58
SQ FT TOP GRAIN LEATHER
2.95
13.51
3.13
SEAT FOAM
2.25
7.04
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
20.11
     MATERIALS COST
141.22
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
7.43
TOTAL COST OF MATERIALS
148.65

11.53

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

    SHOP RATE OF  $ 40.00 PER HOUR
461.20
609.85
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00 PER HOUR
518.85
667.50
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


576.50

740.83
    SHOP RATE OF  $55.00 PER HOUR
634.15
798.48
    SHOP RATE OF  $60.00 PER HOUR
691.80
856.13

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD SEAT
80.00
CUT AND FIT NEW SEAT
220.00
MATCH COLOR
45.00
INSTALL NEW PADDED SEAT
90.00
RE-INSTALL SEAT
70.00
RE-INSTALL CANTLE BINDER AND STITCH      NOTE:  Sometimes the cantle binder must also be replaced.  Be sure to account for the additional labor and materials.  See “replace cantle binder” for more information.
112.00
RE-ASSEMBLE
75.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
692.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
11.53

                    MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT LEATHER BODY - APPROXIMATELY  -  30" X 30"
30
30
900.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
900.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
450.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
9.38

NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT LEATHER BODY - APPROXIMATELY - 20" X 22"
20
22
440.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
440.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
220.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
4.58

NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
SEAT FOAM BODY - APPROXIMATELY - 15" X 20"
15
20
300.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
300.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
150.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
3.13




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