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 REPLACE  1" LEATHER TREADS ON STIRRUPS

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.47
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
5.27
.28
SQ FT LATIGO LACING
10.20
2.86
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.05
     MATERIALS COST
9.18
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.48
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
9.67

.67
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
26.80
36.47
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
30.15
39.82
     SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.50
43.17
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
36.85
46.52
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
40.20
49.87

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD TREAD LEATHER FROM STIRRUPS
5.00
CUT-OUT NEW LEATHER TREAD
10.00
DYE TO MATCH SADDLE
4.00
MAKE-UP LACING FOR TREAD
7.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW TREAD
14.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
40.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.67

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
TREAD  –  APPROXIMATELY – 4 ½" X 5""
4.5
5
45.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
45.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
22.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.47

 REPLACE  2" LEATHER TREADS ON STIRRUPS
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.68
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
7.63
.28
SQ FT LATIGO LACING
10.20
2.86
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.53
     MATERIALS COST
12.01
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.63
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
12.64

.67
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
26.80
39.44
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
30.15
42.79
     SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.50
46.14
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
36.85
49.49
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
40.20
52.84

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD TREAD LEATHER FROM STIRRUPS
5.00
CUT-OUT NEW LEATHER TREAD
10.00
DYE TO MATCH SADDLE
4.00
MAKE-UP LACING FOR TREAD
7.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW TREAD
14.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
40.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.67

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
TREAD  –  APPROXIMATELY – 5" X 6 ½""
5
6.5
65.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
65.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
32.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.68

 REPLACE  3" LEATHER TREADS ON STIRRUPS

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.89
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
9.99
.28
SQ FT LATIGO LACING
10.20
2.86
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.00
     MATERIALS COST
14.84
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.78
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
15.62

.67
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
26.80
42.42
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
30.15
45.77
      SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.50
49.12
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
36.85
52.47
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
40.20
55.82

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD TREAD LEATHER FROM STIRRUPS
5.00
CUT-OUT NEW LEATHER TREAD
10.00
DYE TO MATCH SADDLE
4.00
MAKE-UP LACING FOR TREAD
7.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW TREAD
14.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
40.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.67

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
TREAD  –  APPROXIMATELY – 5" X 8 ½"
5
8.5
85.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
85.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
42.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.89

 REPLACE LEATHER COVERING ON A PAIR OF STIRRUPS  WITH A 1" TREAD AND MACHINE STITCHED

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
2.22
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
24.91
.28
SQ FT LATIGO LACING
10.20
2.86
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
4.98
     MATERIALS COST
32.75
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.72
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
34.47

1.95
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
78.00
112.47
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
87.75
122.22
     SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
97.50
131.97
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
107.25
141.72
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
117.00
151.47

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD LEATHER FROM STIRRUPS
7.00
CUT-OUT NEW LEATHER
15.00
DYE TO MATCH SADDLE
18.00
MAKE-UP LACING FOR TREAD
12.00
INSTALL NEW COVERS
45.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW TREAD
20.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
117.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
1.95

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
OUTSIDE LEATHER COVERS – APPROXIMATELY – 3" X 12"
3
12
72.00
2
INSIDE LEATHER COVERS – APPROXIMATELY – 4" X 12"
4
12
96.00
2
TREAD  –  APPROXIMATELY – 4 ½" X 5"
4.5
5
45.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
213.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
106.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
2.22
 REPLACE LEATHER COVERING ON A PAIR OF STIRRUPS  WITH A 2" TREAD AND MACHINE STITCHED

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
2.80
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
31.42
.28
SQ FT LATIGO LACING
10.20
2.86
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
6.28
     MATERIALS COST
40.56
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
2.13
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
42.69

1.95
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
78.00
120.69
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
87.75
130.44
     SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
97.50
140.19
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
107.25
149.94
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
117.00
159.69

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD LEATHER FROM STIRRUPS
7.00
CUT-OUT NEW LEATHER
15.00
DYE TO MATCH SADDLE
18.00
MAKE-UP LACING FOR TREAD
12.00
INSTALL NEW COVERS
45.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW TREAD
20.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
117.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
1.95

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
OUTSIDE LEATHER COVERS – APPROXIMATELY – 3 3/4" X 12"
3.75
12
90.00
2
INSIDE LEATHER COVERS – APPROXIMATELY – 4 3/4" X 12"
4.75
12
114.00
2
TREAD  –  APPROXIMATELY – 5" X 6 /12"
5
6.5
65.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
269.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
134.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
2.80

 REPLACE LEATHER COVERING ON A PAIR OF STIRRUPS  WITH A 3" TREAD AND MACHINE STITCHED
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
3,.39
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
38.04
.28
SQ FT LATIGO LACING
10.20
2.86
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
7.61
     MATERIALS COST
48.50
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
2.55
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
51.05

1.95
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
78.00
129.05
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
87.75
138.80
      SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
97.50
148.55
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
107.25
158.30
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
117.00
168.05

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD LEATHER FROM STIRRUPS
7.00
CUT-OUT NEW LEATHER
15.00
DYE TO MATCH SADDLE
18.00
MAKE-UP LACING FOR TREAD
12.00
INSTALL NEW COVERS
45.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW TREAD
20.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
117.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
1.95

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
OUTSIDE LEATHER COVERS – APPROXIMATELY – 4 ½" X 12"
4.5
12
108.00
2
INSIDE LEATHER COVERS – APPROXIMATELY – 5 ½" X 12"
5.5
12
132.00
2
TREAD  –  APPROXIMATELY – 5" X 8 ½"
5
8.5
85.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
325.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
162.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
3.39

 REPLACE LEATHER COVERING ON A PAIR OF STIRRUPS  WITH A 1" TREAD AND  LATIGO LACING

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
2.22
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
24.91
1.17
SQ FT LATIGO LACING
10.20
11.93
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
4.98
     MATERIALS COST
41.82
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
2.20
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
44.03

2.45
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
98.00
142.03
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
110.25
154.28
     SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
122.50
166.53
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
134.75
178.78
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
147.00
191.03

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD LEATHER FROM STIRRUPS
7.00
CUT-OUT NEW LEATHER
15.00
DYE TO MATCH SADDLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR LACING
18.00
MAKE-UP LACING
12.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW COVERS
75.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW TREAD
20.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
147.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
2.45

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
4
LEATHER COVERS – APPROXIMATELY – 3 ½" X 12"
3.5
12
168.00
2
TREAD  –  APPROXIMATELY – 4 ½" X 5"
4.5
5
45.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
213.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
106.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
2.22

 REPLACE LEATHER COVERING ON A PAIR OF STIRRUPS  WITH A 2" TREAD AND  LATIGO LACING
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
3.43
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
38.48
1.17
SQ FT LATIGO LACING
10.20
11.93
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
7.70
     MATERIALS COST
58.12
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
3.06
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
61.17

2.45
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
98.00
159.17
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
110.25
171.42
     SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
122.50
183.67
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
134.75
195.92
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
147.00
208.17

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD LEATHER FROM STIRRUPS
7.00
CUT-OUT NEW LEATHER
15.00
DYE TO MATCH SADDLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR LACING
18.00
MAKE-UP LACING
12.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW COVERS
75.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW TREAD
20.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
147.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
2.45

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
4
LEATHER COVERS – APPROXIMATELY – 5½" X 12"
5.5
12
264.00
2
TREAD  –  APPROXIMATELY – 5 X 6 ½"
5
6.5
65.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
329.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
164.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
3.43

 REPLACE LEATHER COVERING ON A PAIR OF STIRRUPS  WITH A 3" TREAD AND  LATIGO LACING

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
4.65
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
52.17
1.17
SQ FT LATIGO LACING
10.20
11.93
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
10.43
     MATERIALS COST
74.54
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
3.92
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
78.46

2.45
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
98.00
176.46
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
110.25
188.71
     SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
122.50
200.96
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
134.75
213.21
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
147.00
225.46

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD LEATHER FROM STIRRUPS
7.00
CUT-OUT NEW LEATHER
15.00
DYE TO MATCH SADDLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR LACING
18.00
MAKE-UP LACING
12.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW COVERS
75.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW TREAD
20.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
147.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
2.45

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
4
LEATHER COVERS – APPROXIMATELY – 7½" X 12"
7.5
12
360.00
2
TREAD  –  APPROXIMATELY – 5" X 8 ½"
5.
8.5
85.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
445.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
222.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
4.64

 REPLACE RAWHIDE COVERING ON A PAIR OF STIRRUPS  WITH A 1" TREAD AND  LATIGO LACING

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1.75
SQ FT RAWHIDE
6.34
11.10
.47
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
5.27
1.17
SQ FT LATIGO LACING
10.20
11.93
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.22
     MATERIALS COST
30.52
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.61
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
32.13

2.78
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
111.20
143.33
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
125.10
157.23
     SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
139.00
171.13
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
152.90
185.03
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
166.80
198.93

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD RAWHIDE FROM STIRRUPS
7.00
CUT-OUT NEW RAWHIDE
20.00
PUNCH HOLES FOR LACING
18.00
MAKE-UP LACING
12.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW COVERS
90.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW TREAD
20.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
167.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
2.78

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
4
RAWHIDE  COVERS – APPROXIMATELY – 3 ½" X 12"
3.5
12
168.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
168.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
84.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
1.75

NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
TREAD  –  APPROXIMATELY – 4 ½" X 5"
4.5
5
45.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
45.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
22.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.47

 REPLACE RAWHIDE COVERING ON A PAIR OF STIRRUPS  WITH A 2" TREAD AND  LATIGO LACING

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
2.75
SQ FT RAWHIDE
6.34
17.44
.63
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
7.07
1.17
SQ FT LATIGO LACING
10.20
11.93
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
3.49
     MATERIALS COST
39.92
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
2.10
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
42.03

2.78
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
111.20
153.23
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
125.10
167.13
     SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
139.00
181.03
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
152.90
194.93
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
166.80
208.83

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD RAWHIDE FROM STIRRUPS
7.00
CUT-OUT NEW RAWHIDE
20.00
PUNCH HOLES FOR LACING
18.00
MAKE-UP LACING
12.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW COVERS
90.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW TREAD
20.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
167.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
2.78

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
4
RAWHIDE  COVERS – APPROXIMATELY – 5 ½" X 12"
5.5
12
264.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
264.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
132.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
2.75

NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
TREAD  –  APPROXIMATELY – 5" X 6 ½"
5
6,5
60.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
60.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
30.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.63

 REPLACE RAWHIDE COVERING ON A PAIR OF STIRRUPS  WITH A 3" TREAD AND  LATIGO LACING
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
3.75
SQ FT RAWHIDE
6.34
23.78
.47
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
5.27
1.17
SQ FT LATIGO LACING
10.20
11.93
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
4.76
     MATERIALS COST
45.74
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
2.41
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
48.14

2.78
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
111.20
159.34
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
125.10
173.24
     SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
139.00
187.14
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
152.90
201.04
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
166.80
214.94

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD RAWHIDE FROM STIRRUPS
7.00
CUT-OUT NEW RAWHIDE
20.00
PUNCH HOLES FOR LACING
18.00
MAKE-UP LACING
12.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW COVERS
90.00
INSTALL AND LACE NEW TREAD
20.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
167.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
2.78

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
4
RAWHIDE  COVERS – APPROXIMATELY – 7 ½" X 12"
7.5
12
360.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
360.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
180.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
3.75

NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
TREAD  –  APPROXIMATELY – 5" X 8 ½"
5
8.5
85.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
85.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
42.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.89

 REPLACE ROLLER COVERS ON A PAIR OF STIRRUPS

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.44
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER SPLIT DOWN TO THICKNESS NEEDED
11.22
4.94
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
0.99
     MATERIALS COST
5.92
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.31
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
6.24

.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
    SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
11.20
17.44
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
12.60
18.84
     SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.00
20.24
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
15.40
21.64
    SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
16.80
23.04

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
REMOVE OLD ROLLER COVER FROM STIRRUPS
3.00
CUT-OUT NEW ROLLER COVER
6.00
INSTALL NEW ROLLER COVER
8.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
17.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.28

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
ROLLER COVER  –  APPROXIMATELY – 3" X 7"
3
7
42.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
42.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
21.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.44




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