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 5/8" X 7' DOUBLED AND STITCHED HARNESS LEATHER SPLIT REINS WITH WATER TIES
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1.90
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
21.22
2
1/4" X 12" 4/5 OZ LATIGO TIE          
0.44
0.88
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
4.24
     MATERIALS COST
26.35
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.39
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
27.73

.97
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM

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SHOP RATE TOTAL
MATERIALS
&
 SHOP RATE
TOTAL
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF   $ 40.00 PER HOUR
38.80
66.53
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
43.65
71.38
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
48.50
76.23
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
53.35
81.08
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
58.20
85.93

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES AND WATER  LOOPS
9.00
LEVEL (SPLIT)  Optional
0.75
ROUND BIT END ON WATER TIES
1.75
GLUE REIN BODIES TOGETHER
8.00
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED AND ROUND BIT END
1.50
STITCH
17.00
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
MARK AND PUNCH TIE HOLES
1.75
ASSEMBLE REIN
2.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
58.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.97
MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
4
REIN STRAPS - 5/8 “  X  84"
.625
84
210.00
2
WATER TIE STRAPS -5/8" X 7"                         
.625
7
8.75
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
218.75
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
54.69
               TOTAL SQ FT
1.90

 5/8" X 8' DOUBLED AND STITCHED HARNESS LEATHER SPLIT REINS WITH WATER TIES
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
2.16
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
24.13
2
1/4" X 12" 4/5 OZ LATIGO TIE          
0.44
0.88
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
4.83
     MATERIALS COST
29.83
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.57
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
31.40

1.0
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
40.00
71.40
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
45.00
76.40
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
50.00
81.40
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
55.00
86.40
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
60.00
91.40

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES AND WATER  LOOPS
9.00
LEVEL (SPLIT)  Optional
0.75
ROUND BIT END ON WATER TIES
1.75
GLUE REIN BODIES TOGETHER
9.00
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED AND ROUND BIT END
1.50
STITCH
18.00
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
MARK AND PUNCH TIE HOLES
1.75
ASSEMBLE REIN
2.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
60.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
1.00
MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
4
REIN STRAPS - 5/8 “  X 96"
.625
96
240.00
2
WATER TIE STRAPS -5/8" X 7"                         
.625
7
8.75
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
248.75
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
62.19
               TOTAL SQ FT
2.16

 5/8" X 7' DOUBLED AND STITCHED HARNESS LEATHER SPLIT REINS WITH HEEL BUCKLES
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1.86
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
20.78
2
5/8" SS OR SB HEEL BUCKLE OF YOUR CHOICE
0.79
1.58
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
4.16
     MATERIALS COST
26.51
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.40
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
27.91

1.15
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
46.00
73.91
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM  AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
51.75
79.66
     HOURS OF LABOR AT  A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
57.50
85.41
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM  AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
63.25
91.16
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM  AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
69.00
96.91

TIMES   – Based on average  for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES AND KEEPERS
11.00
LEVEL (SPLIT)  Optional
0.75
POINT BILLET END AND PUNCH SLOT FOR BUCKLE
1.75
TOP STITCH BILLET END AND GLUE REIN BODIES TOGETHER
13.00
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED
1.50
STITCH
21.00
EDGE
6.00
MAKE-UP KEEPERS
1.50
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
ASSEMBLE REINS
3.00
     TOTAL MINUTES                                                  
69.25
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
1.15

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
4
REIN STRAPS - 5/8"‘  X  84"
.625
84
210.00
4
KEEPER STRAPS -1/2" X 2 14"                         
.5
2.25
4.50
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
214.50
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
53.63
               TOTAL SQ FT
1.86

 5/8" X 8' DOUBLED AND STITCHED HARNESS LEATHER SPLIT REINS WITH HEEL BUCKLES
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
2.12
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
23.68
2
5/8" SS OR SB HEEL BUCKLE OF YOUR CHOICE
0.79
1.58
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
4.74
     MATERIALS COST
30.00
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.58
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
31.58

1.17
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
46.80
78.38
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM  AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
52.65
84.23
     HOURS OF LABOR AT  A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
58.50
90.08
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM  AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
64.35
95.93
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM  AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
70.20
101.78

TIMES   – Based on average  for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES AND KEEPERS
11.00
LEVEL (SPLIT)  Optional
0.75
POINT BILLET END AND PUNCH SLOT FOR BUCKLE
1.75
TOP STITCH BILLET END AND GLUE REIN BODIES TOGETHER
13.00
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED
1.50
STITCH
22.00
EDGE
6.00
MAKE-UP KEEPERS
1.50
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
ASSEMBLE REINS
3.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
70.25
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
1.17

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
4
REIN STRAPS - 5/8"‘  X 96"
.625
96
240.00
4
KEEPER STRAPS -1/2" X 2 14"                         
.5
2.25
4.50
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
244.50
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
61.13
               TOTAL SQ FT
2.12

 5/8" X 7' DOUBLED AND STITCHED 30" FROM THE BIT END HARNESS LEATHER SPLIT REINS
WITH WATER TIES
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 MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
14.63
2
1/4" X 12" 4/5 OZ LATIGO TIE          
0.44
0.88
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.93
     MATERIALS COST
18.44
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.97
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
19.41

.83
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
33.20
52.61
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
37.35
56.76
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.50
60.91
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
45.65
65.06
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
49.80
69.21

TIMES – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES AND WATER  LOOPS
8.00
LEVEL (SPLIT)  Optional
0.75
ROUND BIT END ON WATER TIES
1.75
GLUE REIN BODIES TOGETHER
6.00
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED AND ROUND BIT END
1.50
STITCH
12.00
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
MARK AND PUNCH TIE HOLES
1.75
ASSEMBLE REIN
2.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
50.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.83

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
REIN STRAPS - 5/8 “  X  84"
.625
84
105.00
2
REIN STRAPS - 5/8 “  X 30"     
.625
30
37.50
2
WATER TIE STRAPS -5/8" X 7"                         
.625
7
8.75
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
151.25
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
37.81
               TOTAL SQ FT
1.31

 5/8" X 8' DOUBLED AND STITCHED 30" FROM THE BIT END HARNESS LEATHER SPLIT REINS
WITH WATER TIES
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1.44
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
16.08
2
1/4" X 12" 4/5 OZ LATIGO TIE          
0.44
0.88
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
3.22
     MATERIALS COST
20.18
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.06
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
21.24

.83
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
33.20
54.44
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
37.35
58.59
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.50
62.74
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
45.65
66.89
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
49.80
71.04

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES AND WATER  LOOPS
8.00
LEVEL (SPLIT)  Optional
0.75
ROUND BIT END ON WATER TIES
1.75
GLUE REIN BODIES TOGETHER
6.00
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED AND ROUND BIT END
1.50
STITCH
12.00
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
MARK AND PUNCH TIE HOLES
1.75
ASSEMBLE REIN
2.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
50.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.83

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
REIN STRAPS - 5/8 “  X 96"
.625
96
120.00
2
REIN STRAPS - 5/8 “  X 30"     
.625
30
37.50
2
WATER TIE STRAPS -5/8" X 7"                         
.625
7
8.75
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
166.25
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
41.56
               TOTAL SQ FT
1.44

 5/8" X 7' DOUBLED AND STITCHED 30" FROM THE BIT END HARNESS LEATHER SPLIT REINS
WITH HEEL BUCKLES
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1.28
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
14.30
2
5/8" SS OR SB HEEL BUCKLE OF YOUR CHOICE
0.79
1.58
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
2.86
     MATERIALS COST
18.74
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.99
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
19.72

1.
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
40.00
59.72
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM  AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
45.00
64.72
     HOURS OF LABOR AT  A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
50.00
69.72
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM  AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
55.00
74.72
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM  AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
60.00
79.72

TIMES   – Based on average  for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES AND KEEPERS
8.00
LEVEL (SPLIT)  Optional
0.75
POINT BILLET END AND PUNCH SLOT FOR BUCKLE
1.75
TOP STITCH BILLET END AND GLUE REIN BODIES TOGETHER
9.00
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED
1.50
STITCH
19.00
EDGE
6.00
MAKE-UP KEEPERS
1.50
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
ASSEMBLE REINS
3.00
     TOTAL MINUTES                                                  
60.25
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
1.00

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
REIN STRAPS - 5/8"‘  X  84"
.625
84
105.00
2
REIN STRAPS - 5/8 “  X 38"     
.625
30
37.50
4
KEEPER STRAPS -1/2" X 2 14"                         
.5
2.25
4.50
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
147.00
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
36.75
               TOTAL SQ FT
1.28

 5/8" X 8' DOUBLED AND STITCHED 30" FROM THE BIT END HARNESS LEATHER SPLIT REINS
WITH HEEL BUCKLES
MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and  for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
1.41
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
15.75
2
5/8" SS OR SB HEEL BUCKLE OF YOUR CHOICE
0.79
1.58
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
3.15
     MATERIALS COST
20.48
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
1.08
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
21.56

1.00
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
40.00
61.56
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM  AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
45.00
66.56
     HOURS OF LABOR AT  A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
50.00
71.56
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM  AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
55.00
76.56
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM  AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
60.00
81.56

TIMES   – Based on average  for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT REIN  BODIES AND KEEPERS
8.00
LEVEL (SPLIT)  Optional
0.75
POINT BILLET END AND PUNCH SLOT FOR BUCKLE
1.75
TOP STITCH BILLET END AND GLUE REIN BODIES TOGETHER
9.00
MARK AND CUT TAIL AS DESIRED
1.50
STITCH
19.00
EDGE
6.00
MAKE-UP KEEPERS
1.50
TOP COAT AND DYE EDGES
9.75
ASSEMBLE REINS
3.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
60.25
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
1.00

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
2
REIN STRAPS - 5/8"‘  X 96"
.625
96
120.00
2
REIN STRAPS - 5/8 “  X 38"     
.625
30
37.50
4
KEEPER STRAPS -1/2" X 2 14"                         
.5
2.25
4.50
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
162.00
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
40.50
               TOTAL SQ FT
1.41




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