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 1/2" X 7' SINGLE PLY SPLIT HARNESS LEATHER REINS WITH CONWAY BUCKLE BIT ENDS



MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.73
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
8.15
2
½" SS OR SB CONWAY BUCKLES
0.79
1.58
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.63
     MATERIALS COST
11.36
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.60
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
11.96

.47
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM

 { 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 TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
18.80
30.76
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
21.15
33.11
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.50
35.46
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
25.85
37.81
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
28.20
40.16

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES
5.50
LEVEL (SPLIT)  Optional
0.75
ROUND BIT END ON REINS
0.50
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED
1.25
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
MARK AND PUNCH HOLES FOR CONWAY BUCKLES
1.75
ASSEMBLE REIN
2.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
28.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.47

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
REIN STRAPS - 1/2 ‘  X  84"
.5
84
84.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
84.00
         25% WASTE SQ INCHES
21.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.73

 5/8"  X 7' SINGLE PLY SPLIT HARNESS LEATHER REINS WITH CONWAY BUCKLE BIT ENDS

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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
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.91
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
10.16
2
5/8" SS OR SB CONWAY BUCKLES
0.81
1.62
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.03
     MATERIALS COST
13.82
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.73
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
14.54

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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM

 { 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 TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
18.80
33.34
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
21.15
35.69
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.50
38.04
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
25.85
40.39
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
28.20
42.74

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES
5.50
LEVEL (SPLIT)   Optional
0.75
ROUND BIT END ON REINS
0.50
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED
1.25
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
MARK AND PUNCH HOLES FOR CONWAY BUCKLES
1.75
ASSEMBLE REIN
2.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
28.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.47

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
REIN STRAPS - 5/8"  X  84"
.625
84
105.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
105.00
           25% WASTE SQ INCHES
26.25
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.91

 3/4" X 7' SINGLE PLY SPLIT HARNESS LEATHER REINS WITH CONWAY BUCKLE BIT ENDS

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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
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1.09
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
12.18
2
3/4" SS OR SB CONWAY BUCKLES
0.86
1.72
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.44
     MATERIALS COST
16.33
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.86
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
17.19

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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM

 { 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 TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
18.80
35.99
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
21.15
38.34
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.50
40.69
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
25.85
43.04
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
28.20
45.39

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES
5.50
LEVEL (SPLIT)   Optional
0.75
ROUND BIT END ON REINS
0.50
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED
1.25
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
MARK AND PUNCH HOLES FOR CONWAY BUCKLES
1.75
ASSEMBLE REIN
2.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
28.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.47

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
REIN STRAPS - 3/4"  X  84"
.75
84
126.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
126.00
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
31.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
1.09
 1" X 7' SINGLE PLY SPLIT HARNESS LEATHER REINS WITH CONWAY BUCKLE BIT ENDS

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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
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1.46
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
16.31
2
1" SS OR SB CONWAY BUCKLES
0.97
1.94
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
3.26
     MATERIALS COST
21.51
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.13
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
22.64

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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM

 { 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 TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
18.80
41.44
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
21.15
43.79
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.50
46.14
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
25.85
48.49
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
28.20
50.84

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES
5.50
LEVEL (SPLIT)   Optional
0.75
ROUND BIT END ON REINS
0.50
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED
1.25
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
MARK AND PUNCH HOLES FOR CONWAY BUCKLES
1.75
ASSEMBLE REIN
2.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
28.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.47

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
REIN STRAPS - 1"  X  84"
1
84
168.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
168.00
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
42.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
1.46

 1/2" X 8' SINGLE PLY SPLIT HARNESS LEATHER REINS WITH CONWAY BUCKLE BIT ENDS

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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
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.83
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
11.62
2
½" SS OR SB CONWAY BUCKLES
0.81
1.62
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.32
     MATERIALS COST
15.56
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.82
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
16.38

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HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM

 { 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 TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
18.80
35.18
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
21.15
37.53
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.50
39.88
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
25.85
42.23
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
28.20
44.58

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES
5.50
LEVEL (SPLIT)   Optional
0.75
ROUND BIT END ON REINS
0.50
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED
1.25
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
MARK AND PUNCH HOLES FOR CONWAY BUCKLES
1.75
ASSEMBLE REIN
2.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
28.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.47

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
REIN STRAPS - 1/2"‘  X 96"
.5
96
96.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
96.00
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
24.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.83

 5/8"  X 8' SINGLE PLY SPLIT HARNESS LEATHER REINS WITH CONWAY BUCKLE BIT ENDS

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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
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1.04
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
10.17
10.58
2
5/8" SS OR SB CONWAY BUCKLES
0.81
1.62
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.12
     MATERIALS COST
14.31
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.75
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
15.07

.47
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM

 { 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 TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
18.80
35.18
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
21.15
37.53
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.50
39.88
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
25.85
42.23
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
28.20
44.58

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES
5.50
LEVEL (SPLIT)   Optional
0.75
ROUND BIT END ON REINS
0.50
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED
1.25
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
MARK AND PUNCH HOLES FOR CONWAY BUCKLES
1.75
ASSEMBLE REIN
2.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
28.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.47

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
REIN STRAPS - 5/8"  X 96"
.625
96
120.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
120.00
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
30.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
1.04

 3/4" X 8' SINGLE PLY SPLIT HARNESS LEATHER REINS WITH CONWAY BUCKLE BIT ENDS

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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
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1.25
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
13.96
2
3/4" SS OR SB CONWAY BUCKLES
0.86
1.72
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.79
     MATERIALS COST
18.48
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.97
MATERIALS TOTAL COST                              
19.45

.47
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM

 { 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 TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
18.80
38.25
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
21.15
40.60
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.50
42.95
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
25.85
45.30
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
28.20
47.65

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES
5.50
LEVEL (SPLIT)   Optional
0.75
ROUND BIT END ON REINS
0.50
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED
1.25
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
MARK AND PUNCH HOLES FOR CONWAY BUCKLES
1.75
ASSEMBLE REIN
2.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
28.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.47

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
REIN STRAPS - 3/4"  X 96"
.75
96
144.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
144.00
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
36.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
1.25

 1" X 8' SINGLE PLY SPLIT HARNESS LEATHER REINS WITH CONWAY BUCKLE BIT ENDS

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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
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1.67
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
10.17
16.98
2
1" SS OR SB CONWAY BUCKLES
0.97
1.94
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
3.40
     MATERIALS COST
22.32
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.17
MATERIALS TOTAL COST                              
23.50

.47
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM

 { 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 TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
18.80
44.40
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
21.15
46.75
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.50
49.10
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
23.50
49.10
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
25.85
51.45

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES
5.50
LEVEL (SPLIT)   Optional
0.75
ROUND BIT END ON REINS
0.50
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED
1.25
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
MARK AND PUNCH HOLES FOR CONWAY BUCKLES
1.75
ASSEMBLE REIN
2.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
28.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.47

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
REIN STRAPS - 1"  X 96"
1
96
192.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
192.00
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
48.00
               TOTAL SQ FT
1.67



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