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WESTERN SADDLE REPAIRS
STRINGS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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When adding or replacing saddle strings, a good quality or premium latigo leather should be used. Also, the strings should be edged and the edges rubbed. While there are pre-cut strings available, their quality is questionable at times.
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ADD 1/2" x 48" SADDLE STRING WITH DEE AND CLIP
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This repair involves adding a ½" X 48" ( a finished length of about 24" or 2 feet )
by removing the concho and adding a dee and clip.
NOTE: It is suggested that an additional small hole be drilled in the clip so a tack or nail can be used to stop the dee and clip from rotating under the concho.
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
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DESCRIPTION
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COST
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TOTAL
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.25
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SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
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10.20
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2.55
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1
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APPROPRIATE DEE AND CLIP
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0.61
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0.61
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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0.51
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MATERIALS COST
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3.67
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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0.19
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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3.86
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.33
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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 }
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SHOP RATE TOTAL
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MATERIALS
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SHOP RATE
TOTAL
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SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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13.20
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17.06
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SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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14.85
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18.71
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SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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16.50
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20.36
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SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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18.15
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22.01
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SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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19.80
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23.66
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TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
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TIMES (minutes)
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INSTALL DEE
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5.00
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MAKE-UP SADDLE STRING
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9.00
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INSTALL SADDLE STRING
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6.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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20.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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0.33
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MATERIALS LIST
NO
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DESCRIPTION
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WIDTH
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LENGTH
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TOTAL
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1
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SADDLE STRING – ½' X 48"
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.5
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48
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24.00
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TOTAL SQ INCHES
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24.00
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50% WASTE SQ INCHES
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12.00
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TOTAL SQ FT
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0.25
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ADD 1/2" x 72" SADDLE STRING WITH DEE AND CLIP
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This repair involves adding a ½" X 72" ( a finished length of about 36" or 3 feet )
by removing the concho and adding a dee and clip.
NOTE: It is suggested that an additional small hole be drilled in the clip so a tack or nail can be used to stop the dee and clip from rotating under the concho.
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
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DESCRIPTION
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COST
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TOTAL
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.38
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SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
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10.20
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3.88
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1
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APPROPRIATE DEE AND CLIP
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0.61
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0.61
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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0.78
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MATERIALS COST
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5.26
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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0.28
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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5.54
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.33
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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 }
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SHOP RATE TOTAL
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MATERIALS
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SHOP RATE
TOTAL
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SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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13.20
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18.74
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SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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14.85
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20.39
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SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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16.50
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22.04
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SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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18.15
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23.69
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SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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19.80
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25.34
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TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
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TIMES (minutes)
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INSTALL DEE
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5.00
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MAKE-UP SADDLE STRING
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9.00
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INSTALL SADDLE STRING
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6.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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20.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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0.33
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MATERIALS LIST
NO
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DESCRIPTION
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WIDTH
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LENGTH
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TOTAL
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1
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SADDLE STRING – ½' X 72"
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.5
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72
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36.00
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TOTAL SQ INCHES
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36.00
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50% WASTE SQ INCHES
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18.00
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TOTAL SQ FT
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0.38
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ADD 3/8" x 48" SADDLE STRING WITH DEE AND CLIP
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This repair involves adding a 3/8" X 48" ( a finished length of about 24" or 2 feet )
by removing the concho and adding a dee and clip.
NOTE: It is suggested that an additional small hole be drilled in the clip so a tack or nail can be used to stop the dee and clip from rotating under the concho.
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
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DESCRIPTION
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COST
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TOTAL
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.19
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SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
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10.20
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1.94
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1
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APPROPRIATE DEE AND CLIP
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0.61
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0.61
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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0.39
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MATERIALS COST
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2.94
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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0.15
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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3.09
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.33
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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 }
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SHOP RATE TOTAL
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MATERIALS
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SHOP RATE
TOTAL
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SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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13.20
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16.29
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SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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14.85
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17.94
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SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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16.50
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19.59
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SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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18.15
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21.24
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SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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19.80
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22.89
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TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
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TIMES (minutes)
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INSTALL DEE
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5.00
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MAKE-UP SADDLE STRING
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9.00
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INSTALL SADDLE STRING
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6.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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20.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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0.33
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MATERIALS LIST
NO
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DESCRIPTION
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WIDTH
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LENGTH
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TOTAL
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1
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SADDLE STRING – 3/8' X 48"
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.375
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48
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18.00
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TOTAL SQ INCHES
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18.00
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50% WASTE SQ INCHES
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9.00
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TOTAL SQ FT
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0.19
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ADD 3/8" x 72" SADDLE STRING WITH DEE AND CLIP
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This repair involves adding a 3/8" X 72" ( a finished length of about 36" or 3 feet )
by removing the concho and adding a dee and clip.
NOTE: It is suggested that an additional small hole be drilled in the clip so a tack or nail can be used to stop the dee and clip from rotating under the concho.
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MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
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DESCRIPTION
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COST
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TOTAL
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.28
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SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
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10.20
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2.86
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1
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APPROPRIATE DEE AND CLIP
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0.61
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0.61
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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0.57
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MATERIALS COST
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4.04
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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0.21
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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4.25
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.33
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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 }
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SHOP RATE TOTAL
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MATERIALS
&
SHOP RATE
TOTAL
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SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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13.20
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17.45
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SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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14.85
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19.10
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SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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16.50
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20.75
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SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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18.15
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22.40
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SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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19.80
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24.05
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TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
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TIMES (minutes)
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INSTALL DEE
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5.00
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MAKE-UP SADDLE STRING
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9.00
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INSTALL SADDLE STRING
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6.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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20.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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0.33
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MATERIALS LIST
NO
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DESCRIPTION
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WIDTH
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LENGTH
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TOTAL
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1
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SADDLE STRING – 3/8' X 72"
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.375
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72
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27.00
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TOTAL SQ INCHES
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27.00
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50% WASTE SQ INCHES
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13.50
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TOTAL SQ FT
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0.28
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REPLACE 1/2" x 48" SADDLE STRING
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This repair involves replacing a ½" X 48" ( a finished length of about 24" or 2 feet )
and are attached to the skirts through the tree.
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
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DESCRIPTION
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COST
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TOTAL
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.25
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SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
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10.20
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2.55
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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0.51
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MATERIALS COST
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3.06
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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0.16
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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3.22
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.37
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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 }
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SHOP RATE TOTAL
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MATERIALS
&
SHOP RATE
TOTAL
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SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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14.80
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18.02
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SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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16.65
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19.87
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SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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18.50
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21.72
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SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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20.35
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23.57
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SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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22.20
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25.42
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TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
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TIMES (minutes)
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REMOVE OLD STRING
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4.00
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MAKE-UP NEW STRING
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7.00
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INSTALL NEW STRING
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11.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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22.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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0.37
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MATERIALS LIST
NO
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DESCRIPTION
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WIDTH
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LENGTH
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TOTAL
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1
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SADDLE STRING – ½' X 48"
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.5
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48
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24.00
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TOTAL SQ INCHES
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24.00
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50% WASTE SQ INCHES
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12.00
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TOTAL SQ FT
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0.25
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REPLACE 1/2" x 72" SADDLE STRING
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This repair involves replacing a ½" X 72" ( a finished length of about 36" or 3 feet )
and are attached to the skirts through the tree.
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
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DESCRIPTION
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COST
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TOTAL
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.38
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SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
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10.20
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3.88
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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0.78
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MATERIALS COST
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4.65
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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0.24
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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4.90
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.37
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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 }
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SHOP RATE TOTAL
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MATERIALS
&
SHOP RATE
TOTAL
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SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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14.80
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19.70
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SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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16.65
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21.55
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SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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18.50
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23.40
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SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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20.35
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25.25
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SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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22.20
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27.10
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TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
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TIMES (minutes)
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REMOVE OLD STRING
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4.00
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MAKE-UP NEW STRING
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7.00
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INSTALL NEW STRING
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11.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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22.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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0.37
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MATERIALS LIST
NO
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DESCRIPTION
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WIDTH
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LENGTH
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TOTAL
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1
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SADDLE STRING – ½' X 72"
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.5
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72
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36.00
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TOTAL SQ INCHES
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36.00
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50% WASTE SQ INCHES
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18.00
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TOTAL SQ FT
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0.38
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REPLACE 3/8" x 48" SADDLE STRING
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This repair involves replacing a 3/8" X 48" ( a finished length of about 24" or 2 feet )
and are attached to the skirts through the tree.
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
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DESCRIPTION
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COST
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TOTAL
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.19
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SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
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10.20
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1.94
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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0.39
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MATERIALS COST
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2.33
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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0.12
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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2.45
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.37
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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 }
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SHOP RATE TOTAL
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MATERIALS
&
SHOP RATE
TOTAL
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SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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14.80
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17.25
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SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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16.65
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19.10
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SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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18.50
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20.95
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SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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20.35
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22.80
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SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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22.20
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24.65
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TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
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TIMES (minutes)
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REMOVE OLD STRING
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4.00
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MAKE-UP NEW STRING
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7.00
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INSTALL NEW STRING
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11.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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22.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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0.37
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MATERIALS LIST
NO
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DESCRIPTION
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WIDTH
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LENGTH
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TOTAL
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1
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SADDLE STRING – 3/8' X 48"
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.375
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48
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18.00
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TOTAL SQ INCHES
|
|
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18.00
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50% WASTE SQ INCHES
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|
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9.00
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TOTAL SQ FT
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|
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0.19
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REPLACE 3/8" x 72" SADDLE STRING
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This repair involves replacing a 3/8" X 72" ( a finished length of about 36" or 3 feet )
and are attached to the skirts through the tree.
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
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SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
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10.20
|
2.86
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
|
|
0.57
|
|
MATERIALS COST
|
|
3.43
|
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
|
|
0.18
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|
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
|
|
3.61
|
.37
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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
|
14.80
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18.41
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SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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16.65
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20.26
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HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
|
18.50
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22.11
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SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
|
20.35
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23.96
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SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
|
22.20
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25.81
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TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
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TIMES (minutes)
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REMOVE OLD STRING
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4.00
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MAKE-UP NEW STRING
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7.00
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INSTALL NEW STRING
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11.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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22.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
|
0.37
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MATERIALS LIST
NO
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DESCRIPTION
|
WIDTH
|
LENGTH
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TOTAL
|
1
|
SADDLE STRING – 3/8' X 72"
|
.375
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72
|
27.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ INCHES
|
|
|
27.00
|
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50% WASTE SQ INCHES
|
|
|
13.50
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TOTAL SQ FT
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|
|
0.28
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REPLACE 4 BUTTON 1/2" SADDLE STRINGS
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This repair involves replacing four ½"saddle strings ( 2 in front - ½" X 48"- a finished length of about 24" or 2 feet and 2 in back - ½" X 72" - a finished length of about 36" or 3 feet ) and are attached to the skirts through the tree.
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
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DESCRIPTION
|
COST
|
TOTAL
|
1.25
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SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
|
10.20
|
12.75
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
|
|
2.55
|
|
MATERIALS COST
|
|
15.30
|
|
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
|
|
0.81
|
|
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
|
|
16.11
|
1.17
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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
|
46.80
|
62.91
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|
SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
|
52.65
|
68.76
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
|
58.50
|
74.61
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
|
64.35
|
80.46
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
|
70.20
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86.31
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TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
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TIMES (minutes)
|
REMOVE OLD STRINGS
|
13.00
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MAKE-UP NEW STRINGS
|
22.00
|
INSTALL NEW STRINGS
|
35.00
|
TOTAL MINUTES
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70.00
|
TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
|
1.17
|
MATERIALS LIST
NO
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DESCRIPTION
|
WIDTH
|
LENGTH
|
TOTAL
|
2
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SADDLE STRING – ½' X 72"
|
.5
|
72
|
72.00
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – ½' X 48"
|
.5
|
48
|
48.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ INCHES
|
|
|
120.00
|
|
50% WASTE SQ INCHES
|
|
|
60.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ FT
|
|
|
1.25
|
|
REPLACE 4 BUTTON 3/8" SADDLE STRINGS
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This repair involves replacing four 3/8"saddle strings ( 2 in front - 3/8" X 48"- a finished length of about 24" or 2 feet and 2 in back - 3/8" X 72" - a finished length of about 36" or 3 feet ) and are attached to the skirts through the tree.
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
|
DESCRIPTION
|
COST
|
TOTAL
|
.94
|
SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
|
10.20
|
9.59
|
|
MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
|
|
1.92
|
|
MATERIALS COST
|
|
11.51
|
|
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
|
|
0.61
|
|
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
|
|
12.11
|
1.17
|
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
|
46.80
|
58.91
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
|
52.65
|
64.76
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
|
58.50
|
70.61
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
|
64.35
|
76.46
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
|
70.20
|
82.31
|
TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
|
TIMES (minutes)
|
REMOVE OLD STRINGS
|
13.00
|
MAKE-UP NEW STRINGS
|
22.00
|
INSTALL NEW STRINGS
|
35.00
|
TOTAL MINUTES
|
70.00
|
TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
|
1.17
|
MATERIALS LIST
NO
|
DESCRIPTION
|
WIDTH
|
LENGTH
|
TOTAL
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – 3/8' X 72"
|
.375
|
72
|
54.00
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – 3/8' X 48"
|
.375
|
48
|
36.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ INCHES
|
|
|
90.00
|
|
50% WASTE SQ INCHES
|
|
|
45.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ FT
|
|
|
0.94
|
|
REPLACE 6 BUTTON 1/2" SADDLE STRINGS
|
This repair involves replacing six ½"saddle strings ( 2 in front - ½" X 48"- a finished length of about 24" or 2 feet, 2 on the ear of the seat jockey - ½" X 24"- a finished length of about 12" or 1 foot, and 2 in back - ½" X 72" - a finished length of about 36" or 3 feet ) and are attached to the skirts through the tree.
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
|
DESCRIPTION
|
COST
|
TOTAL
|
1.50
|
SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
|
10.20
|
15.30
|
|
MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
|
|
3.06
|
|
MATERIALS COST
|
|
18.36
|
|
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
|
|
0.97
|
|
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
|
|
19.33
|
1.73
|
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
|
69.20
|
88.53
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
|
77.85
|
97.18
|
|
HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
|
86.50
|
105.83
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
|
95.15
|
114.48
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
|
103.80
|
123.13
|
TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
|
TIMES (minutes)
|
REMOVE OLD STRINGS
|
19.00
|
MAKE-UP NEW STRINGS
|
33.00
|
INSTALL NEW STRINGS
|
52.00
|
TOTAL MINUTES
|
104.00
|
TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
|
1.73
|
MATERIALS LIST
NO
|
DESCRIPTION
|
WIDTH
|
LENGTH
|
TOTAL
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – ½' X 72"
|
.5
|
72
|
72.00
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – ½' X 48"
|
.5
|
48
|
48.00
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – ½' X 24"
|
.5
|
24
|
24.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ INCHES
|
|
|
144.00
|
|
50% WASTE SQ INCHES
|
|
|
72.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ FT
|
|
|
1.50
|
|
REPLACE 6 BUTTON 3/8" SADDLE STRINGS
|
This repair involves replacing six 3/8"saddle strings ( 2 in front - 3/8" X 48"- a finished length of about 24" or 2 feet, 2 on the ear of the seat jockey - 3/8" X 24"- a finished length of about 12" or 1 foot, and 2 in back - 3/8" X 72" - a finished length of about 36" or 3 feet ) and are attached to the skirts through the tree.
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
|
DESCRIPTION
|
COST
|
TOTAL
|
1.13
|
SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
|
10.20
|
11.53
|
|
MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
|
|
2.31
|
|
MATERIALS COST
|
|
13.83
|
|
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
|
|
0.73
|
|
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
|
|
14.56
|
1.73
|
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
|
69.20
|
83.76
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
|
77.85
|
92.41
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
|
86.50
|
101.06
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
|
95.15
|
109.71
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
|
103.80
|
118.36
|
TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
|
TIMES (minutes)
|
REMOVE OLD STRINGS
|
19.00
|
MAKE-UP NEW STRINGS
|
33.00
|
INSTALL NEW STRINGS
|
52.00
|
TOTAL MINUTES
|
104.00
|
TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
|
1.73
|
MATERIALS LIST
NO
|
DESCRIPTION
|
WIDTH
|
LENGTH
|
TOTAL
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – 3/8' X 72"
|
.375
|
72
|
54.00
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – 3/8' X 48"
|
.375
|
48
|
36.00
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – 3/8' X 24"
|
.375
|
24
|
18.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ INCHES
|
|
|
108.00
|
|
50% WASTE SQ INCHES
|
|
|
54.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ FT
|
|
|
1.13
|
|
REPLACE 8 BUTTON 1/2" SADDLE STRINGS
|
This repair involves replacing eight ½"saddle strings ( 2 in front - ½" X 48"- a finished length of about 24" or 2 feet, 2 on the front ear of the seat jockey - ½" X 24"- a finished length of about 12" or 1 foot, 2 on the back ear of the seat jockey - ½" X 24"- a finished length of about 12" or 1 foot, and 2 in back - ½" X 72" - a finished length of about 36" or 3 feet ) and are attached to the skirts through the tree.
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 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
|
10.20
|
17.85
|
|
MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
|
|
3.57
|
|
MATERIALS COST
|
|
21.42
|
|
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
|
|
1.13
|
|
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
|
|
22.55
|
2.33
|
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
|
93.20
|
115.75
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
|
104.85
|
127.40
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
|
116.50
|
139.05
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
|
128.15
|
150.70
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
|
139.80
|
162.35
|
TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
|
TIMES (minutes)
|
REMOVE OLD STRINGS
|
26.00
|
MAKE-UP NEW STRINGS
|
44.00
|
INSTALL NEW STRINGS
|
70.00
|
TOTAL MINUTES
|
140.00
|
TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
|
2.33
|
MATERIALS LIST
NO
|
DESCRIPTION
|
WIDTH
|
LENGTH
|
TOTAL
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – ½' X 72"
|
.5
|
72
|
72.00
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – ½' X 48"
|
.5
|
48
|
48.00
|
4
|
SADDLE STRING – ½' X 24"
|
.5
|
24
|
48.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ INCHES
|
|
|
168.00
|
|
50% WASTE SQ INCHES
|
|
|
84.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ FT
|
|
|
1.75
|
|
REPLACE 8 BUTTON 3/8" SADDLE STRINGS
|
This repair involves replacing eight 3/8"saddle strings ( 2 in front - 3/8" X 48"- a finished length of about 24" or 2 feet, 2 on the front ear of the seat jockey - 3/8" X 24"- a finished length of about 12" or 1 foot, 2 on the back ear of the seat jockey - 3/8" X 24"- a finished length of about 12" or 1 foot, and 2 in back - 3/8" X 72" - a finished length of about 36" or 3 feet ) and are attached to the skirts through the tree.
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
|
DESCRIPTION
|
COST
|
TOTAL
|
1.31
|
SQ FT 6/7 OZ LATIGO LEATHER
|
10.20
|
13.36
|
|
MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
|
|
2.67
|
|
MATERIALS COST
|
|
16.03
|
|
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
|
|
0.84
|
|
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
|
|
16.88
|
2.33
|
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
|
93.20
|
110.08
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
|
104.85
|
121.73
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
|
116.50
|
133.38
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
|
128.15
|
145.03
|
|
SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
|
139.80
|
156.68
|
TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
|
TIMES (minutes)
|
REMOVE OLD STRINGS
|
26.00
|
MAKE-UP NEW STRINGS
|
44.00
|
INSTALL NEW STRINGS
|
70.00
|
TOTAL MINUTES
|
140.00
|
TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
|
2.33
|
MATERIALS LIST
NO
|
DESCRIPTION
|
WIDTH
|
LENGTH
|
TOTAL
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – 3/8' X 72"
|
.375
|
72
|
54.00
|
2
|
SADDLE STRING – 3/8' X 48"
|
.375
|
48
|
36.00
|
4
|
SADDLE STRING – 3/82' X 24"
|
.375
|
24
|
36.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ INCHES
|
|
|
126.00
|
|
50% WASTE SQ INCHES
|
|
|
63.00
|
|
TOTAL SQ FT
|
|
|
1.31
|
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