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ENGLISH SADDLE REPAIRS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BILLETS
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REPLACE LONG BILLETS ON AN ENGLISH SADDLE WITH TRADITIONALLY MADE FLOCKED PANELS
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STANDARDS AND PRACTICES: As a matter of policy and safety, ASMA recommends that all billets be replaced. Generally, the problem that leads to the failure is present in all the billets.
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NOTE: The procedure outlined is not for a saddle with point billets.
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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1.13
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SQ FT BLACK CHROME BUTT
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27.58
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31.17
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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6.23
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MATERIALS COST
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37.40
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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1.97
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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39.37
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2.50
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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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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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100.00
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139.37
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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112.50
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151.87
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HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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125.00
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164.37
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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137.50
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176.87
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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150.00
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189.37
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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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MAKE UP BILLETS
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36.00
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UN-STITCH POMMEL
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6.00
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CUT OLD BILLETS OFF
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9.00
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INSTALL NEW BILLETS
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54.00
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RE-LACE POMMEL
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45.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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150.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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2.50
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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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4
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BILLETS 1" X 27"
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1
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27
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108.00
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TOTAL SQ INCHES
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108.00
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50% WASTE SQ INCHES
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54.00
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TOTAL SQ FT
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1.13
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REPLACE LONG BILLETS ON AN ENGLISH SADDLE
WITH TRADITIONALLY MADE FLOCKED PANELS USING PRE-MADE BILLETS
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STANDARDS AND PRACTICES: As a matter of policy and safety, ASMA recommends that all billets be replaced. Generally, the problem that leads to the failure is present in all the billets.
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NOTE: The procedure outlined is not for a saddle with point billets.
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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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4
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1" X 27" PRE-MADE BILLETS
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18.42
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73.68
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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14.74
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MATERIALS COST
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88.42
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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4.65
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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93.07
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1.83
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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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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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73.20
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166.27
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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82.35
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175.42
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HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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91.50
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184.57
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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100.65
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193.72
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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109.80
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202.87
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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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UN-STITCH POMMEL
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6.00
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CUT OLD BILLETS OFF
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5.00
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INSTALL NEW BILLETS
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54.00
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RE-STITCH POMMEL
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45.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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110.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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1.83
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REPLACE SHORT BILLETS ON AN ENGLISH SADDLE WITH FOAM/FELT PANELS
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STANDARDS AND PRACTICES: As a matter of policy and safety, ASMA recommends that all billets be replaced. Generally, the problem that leads to the failure is present in all the billets.
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NOTE: The procedure outlined is not for a saddle with point billets.
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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.81
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SQ FT BLACK CHROME BUTT
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27.58
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22.34
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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4.47
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MATERIALS COST
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26.81
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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1.41
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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28.22
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4.05
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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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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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162.00
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190.22
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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182.25
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210.47
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HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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202.50
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230.72
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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222.75
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250.97
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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243.00
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271.22
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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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MAKE UP BILLETS (6)
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36.00
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UNSTITCH POMMEL AND REMOVE LACING FROM PANEL AND FLAP
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32.00
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CUT OLD BILLETS OFF
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14.00
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INSTALL NEW BILLETS
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81.00
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RE-LACE PANEL AND FLAP
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54.00
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RE-LACE POMMEL
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26.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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243.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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4.05
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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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6
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BILLETS 1" X 13"
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1
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13
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78.00
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TOTAL SQ INCHES
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78.00
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50% WASTE SQ INCHES
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39.00
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TOTAL SQ FT
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0.81
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REPLACE SHORT BILLETS ON AN ENGLISH SADDLE WITH FOAM/FELT PANELS USING PRE-MADE BILLETS
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STANDARDS AND PRACTICES: As a matter of policy and safety, ASMA recommends that all billets be replaced. Generally, the problem that leads to the failure is present in all the billets.
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NOTE: The procedure outlined is not for a saddle with point billets.
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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6
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1" X 13" PRE-MADE BILLETS
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11.45
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68.70
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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13.74
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MATERIALS COST
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82.44
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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4.34
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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86.78
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3.45
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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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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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138.00
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224.78
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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155.25
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242.03
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HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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172.50
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259.28
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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189.75
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276.53
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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207.00
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293.78
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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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UNSTITCH POMMEL AND REMOVE LACING FROM PANEL AND FLAP
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32.00
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CUT OLD BILLETS OFF
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14.00
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INSTALL NEW BILLETS
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81.00
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RE-LACE PANEL AND FLAP
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54.00
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RE-LACE POMMEL
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26.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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207.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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3.45
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REPLACE SHORT BILLETS ON AN ENGLISH SADDLE WITH TRADITIONALLY MADE FLOCKED PANELS
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STANDARDS AND PRACTICES: As a matter of policy and safety, ASMA recommends that all billets be replaced. Generally, the problem that leads to the failure is present in all the billets.
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NOTE: The procedure outlined is not for a saddle with point billets.
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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.81
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SQ FT BLACK CHROME BUTT
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27.58
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22.34
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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4.47
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MATERIALS COST
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26.81
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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1.41
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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28.22
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2.43
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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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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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97.20
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125.42
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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109.35
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137.57
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HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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121.50
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149.72
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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133.65
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161.87
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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145.80
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174.02
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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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MAKE UP BILLETS (6)
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36.00
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UN-STITCH POMMEL
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6.00
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CUT OLD BILLETS OFF
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5.00
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INSTALL NEW BILLETS
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54.00
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RE-LACE POMMEL
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45.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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146.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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2.43
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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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6
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BILLETS 1" X 13"
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1
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13
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78.00
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TOTAL SQ INCHES
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78.00
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50% WASTE SQ INCHES
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39.00
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TOTAL SQ FT
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0.81
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REPLACE SHORT BILLETS ON AN ENGLISH SADDLE
WITH TRADITIONALLY MADE FLOCKED PANELS USING PRE-MADE BILLETS
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STANDARDS AND PRACTICES: As a matter of policy and safety, ASMA recommends that all billets be replaced. Generally, the problem that leads to the failure is present in all the billets.
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NOTE: The procedure outlined is not for a saddle with point billets.
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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6
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1" X 13" PRE-MADE BILLETS
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11.45
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68.70
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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13.74
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MATERIALS COST
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82.44
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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4.34
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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86.78
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2.28
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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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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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91.20
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177.98
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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102.60
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189.38
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HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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114.00
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200.78
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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125.40
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212.18
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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136.80
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223.58
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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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UN-STITCH POMMEL
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6.00
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CUT OLD BILLETS OFF
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5.00
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INSTALL NEW BILLETS
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81.00
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RE-STITCH POMMEL
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45.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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137.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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2.28
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RE-STITCH BILLETS ON AN ENGLISH SADDLE BILLETS WITH FOAM/FELT PANEL CONSTRUCTION
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STANDARDS AND PRACTICES: As a matter of policy and safety, ASMA recommends that all billets be re-stitched. Generally, the problem that leads to the failure is present in all the billets.
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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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1
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MINIMUM CHARGE
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1.00
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1.00
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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0.20
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MATERIALS COST
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1.20
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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0.06
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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1.26
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2.35
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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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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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94.00
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95.26
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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105.75
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107.01
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HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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117.50
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118.76
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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129.25
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130.51
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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141.00
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142.26
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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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UNSTITCH POMMEL, REMOVE LACING FROM PANEL AND FLAP, AND DROP PANEL IN FRONT
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16.00
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UN-STITCH OLD BILLETS
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10.00
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RE-STITCH BILLETS
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54.00
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RE-LACE PANEL AND FLAP
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48.00
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RE-LACE POMMEL
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13.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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141.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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2.35
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RE-STITCH BILLETS ON AN ENGLISH SADDLE WITH TRADITIONALLY FLOCKED PANELS
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STANDARDS AND PRACTICES: As a matter of policy and safety, ASMA recommends that all billets be re-stitched. Generally, the problem that leads to the failure is present in all the billets.
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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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1
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MINIMUM CHARGE
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1.00
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1.00
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MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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0.20
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MATERIALS COST
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1.20
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PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
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0.06
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MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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1.26
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1.85
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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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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
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74.00
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75.26
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
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83.25
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84.51
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HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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92.50
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93.76
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
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101.75
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103.01
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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 60.00 PER HOUR
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111.00
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112.26
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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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UN-STITCH OLD BILLETS AND POMMEL
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18.00
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INSTALL NEW BILLETS
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54.00
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RE-LACE POMMEL
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45.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
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117.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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1.95
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