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WESTERN SADDLE REPAIRS
TREE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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REPLACE TREE
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REPLACE TREE
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This repair involves replacing a traditional wood tree covered with rawhide or fiberglass.
NOTE: This is an expensive item and should be considered on a case by case basis, if the repair is economical.
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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DUPLICATED REPLACEMENT TREE
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450.00
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450.00
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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90.00
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MATERIALS COST
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540.00
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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28.42
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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568.42
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24.50
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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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980.00
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1,548.42
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SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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1,102.50
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1,670.92
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SHOP RATE OF $50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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1,225.00
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1,793.42
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SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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1,347.50
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1,915.92
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SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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1,470.00
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2,038.42
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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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DISASSEMBLE SADDLE – 6 TO 8 HOURS DEPENDING UPON THE SADDLE
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420.00
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REASSEMBLE SADDLE – 15 TO 20 HOURS DEPENDING UPON THE SADDLE
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1050.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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1470.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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24.50
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