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  WESTERN TACK REPAIRS
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REPLACE 3/4" RIG STRAPS (UPTUGS OR TUGS) WITH RIVETED BUCKLE
REPLACE 1" RIG STRAPS (UPTUGS OR TUGS) WITH RIVETED BUCKLE
REPLACE 3/4" RIG STRAPS (UPTUGS OR TUGS) WITH STITCHED BUCKLE
REPLACE 1" RIG STRAPS (UPTUGS OR TUGS) WITH STITCHED BUCKLE

REPLACE 3/4" RIG STRAPS (UPTUGS OR TUGS) WITH RIVETED BUCKLE
This repair involves replacing a 3/4" single ply rig straps on breast collar with buckles 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
.47
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER
11.22
5.27
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.05
     MATERIALS COST
6.33
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.33
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
6.66

.43

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
17.20
23.86
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
19.35
26.01
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $49.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


21.50

28.16
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 50.00  PER HOUR
23.65
30.31
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
25.80
32.46

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
7.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
13.00
INSTALL BUCKLE WITH A RIVET
6.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
26.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.43

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
RIG STRAPS  - 1" X 30"
.75
30.
45.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
45.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
22.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.47

REPLACE 3/4" RIG STRAPS (UPTUGS OR TUGS) WITH STITCHED BUCKLE
This repair involves replacing a 3/4" single ply rig straps on breast collar with buckles stitched on with leather keepers

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.56
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER
11.22
6.28
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.26
     MATERIALS COST
7.54
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.40
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
7.94

.65

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
26.00
33.94
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
29.25
37.19
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $49.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


32.50

40.44
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 50.00  PER HOUR
35.75
43.69
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
39.00
46.94

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
7.00
STITCH ON BUCKLE AND KEEPERS
19.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
13.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
39.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.65

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
RIG STRAPS  - 1" X 30"
.75
30.
45.00
6
KEEPER STRAPS– ½"X 3"
.5
3.
9.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
54.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
27.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.56

REPLACE 1" RIG STRAPS (UPTUGS OR TUGS) WITH RIVETED BUCKLE
This repair involves replacing a 1" single ply rig straps on breast collar with buckles 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
.63
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER
11.22
7.07
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.41
     MATERIALS COST
8.48
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.45
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
8.93

.43

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
17.20
26.13
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
19.35
28.28
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $49.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


21.50

30.43
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 50.00  PER HOUR
23.65
32.58
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
25.80
34.73

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
7.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
13.00
INSTALL BUCKLE WITH A RIVET
6.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
26.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.43

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
RIG STRAPS  - 1" X 30"
1.
30.
60.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
60.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
30.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.63

REPLACE 1" RIG STRAPS (UPTUGS OR TUGS) WITH STITCHED BUCKLE
This repair involves replacing a 1" single ply rig straps on breast collar with buckles stitched on with leather keepers

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.72
SQ FT SKIRTING LEATHER
11.22
8.08
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.62
     MATERIALS COST
9.69
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.51
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
10.20

.65

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
26.00
36.20
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
29.25
39.45
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $49.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


32.50

42.70
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 50.00  PER HOUR
35.75
45.95
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
39.00
49.20

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
7.00
STITCH ON BUCKLE AND KEEPERS
19.00
EDGE, OIL OR DYE TO MATCH, APPLY TOP COAT, AND DYE EDGES
13.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
39.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
0.65


MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
RIG STRAPS  - 1" X 30"
1.
30.
60.00
6
KEEPER STRAPS– ½"X 3"
.5
3.
9.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
69.00
          50% WASTE SQ INCHES
34.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.72





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