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SINGLE PLY HARNESS LEATHER
WESTERN STRAIGHT BROWBAND HEADSTALLS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The size or width of a headstall is determined by the head strap and can be anywhere between 1/2" to 1" with 5/8" being the most common.  Therefore, the examples below the width or size is based on 5/8", you will need to adjust the data for other widths.   
NOTE:  
If the item is shaped, the times are based upon the item being hand cut from a pattern;  if a clicker die is used the times will be reduced.  
Also if the item is shaped, the dimensions used in the materials list are based on the outside measurements of the item.
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 5/8" SINGLE PLY STRAIGHT BROWBAND HEADSTALL
WITH RIVETED SINGLE BUCKLE AND LATIGO TIES AT THE BIT END

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.61
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
6.81
1
5/8" SS OR SB CENTER BAR BUCKLE OF YOUR CHOICE
0.96
0.96
1
1/2" SS OR SB CENTER BAR BUCKLE OF YOUR CHOICE
0.94
0.94
2
5/8" TUCK LOOPS OR LATIGO TIES
0.13
0.26
2
1/4" X 12" LATIGO TIE
0.44
0.88
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.36
     MATERIALS COST
11.22
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.59
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
11.81

.55

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
22.00
33.81
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
24.75
36.56
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


27.50

39.31
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
30.25
42.06
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
33.00
44.81

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
2.50
LEVEL (SPLIT) Optional
1.00
MARK HOLES FOR BUCKLE, BUCKLE SLOT, LATIGO TIES, AND FINISH ENDS
3.00
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT
1.00
DYE EDGES
5.00
MAKE-UP BROWBAND
4.50
PUNCH HOLES IN HEAD STRAP FOR LATIGO TIES AND BUCKLE
1.25
RIVET ON CHEEK BUCKLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR LATIGO TIES
3.50
RIVET ON THROAT LATCH  BUCKLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR BUCKLE
3.50
ASSEMBLE
2.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
33.25
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.55

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
HEAD STRAP - 5/8" X 38"
.625
38
23.75
1
BROWBAND STRAP - 5/8" X 24"
0.625
24
15.00
1
CHEEK STRAP - 5/8" X 14 1/2
0.625
14.5
9.06
1
THROAT LATCH - 1/2" X 44"
0.5
44
22.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
69.81
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
17.45
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.61

 5/8" SINGLE PLY STRAIGHT BROWBAND HEADSTALL
WITH SEWN SINGLE BUCKLE AND LATIGO TIES AT THE BIT END





MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.62
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
6.93
1
5/8" SS OR SB CENTER BAR  BUCKLE OF YOUR CHOICE
0.96
0.96
1
1/2" SS OR SB CENTER BAR  BUCKLE OF YOUR CHOICE
0.94
0.94
2
5/8" TUCK LOOPS OR LATIGO TIES
0.13
0.26
2
1/4" X 12" LATIGO TIE
0.44
0.88
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.39
     MATERIALS COST
11.35
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.60
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
11.95

.61

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
24.40
36.35
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
27.45
39.40
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


30.50

42.45
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
33.55
45.50
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
36.60
48.55
TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
2.50
LEVEL (SPLIT) Optional
1.00
MARK HOLES FOR BUCKLE, BUCKLE SLOT, LATIGO TIES, AND FINISH ENDS
3.00
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT
1.00
DYE EDGES
5.00
MAKE-UP BROWBAND
4.50
PUNCH HOLES IN HEAD STRAP FOR LATIGO TIES AND BUCKLE
1.25
SEW ON CHEEK BUCKLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR LATIGO TIES
5.25
SEW ON THROAT LATCH  BUCKLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR BUCKLE                    
5.25
ASSEMBLE                                        
2.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
36.75
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.61

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
HEAD STRAP - 5/8" X 38"
.625
38
23.75
1
BROWBAND STRAP - 5/8" X 24"
0.625
24
15.00
1
CHEEK STRAP - 5/8" X 14 1/2
0.625
14.5
9.06
1
THROAT LATCH - 1/2" X 44"
0.5
44
22.00
1
1/2" KEEPER STRAP - 1/2" X 2"
0.5
2
1.00
1
5/8" KEEPER STRAP - 1/2" X 2 1/4"
0.5
2.25
1.13
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
71.94
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
17.98
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.62
 5/8" SINGLE PLY STRAIGHT BROWBAND HEADSTALL
WITH RIVETED SINGLE BUCKLE AND CONWAY BUCKLES AT THE BIT END

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.61
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
6.81
1
5/8" SS OR SB CENTER BAR  BUCKLE OF YOUR CHOICE
0.96
0.96
1
1/2" SS OR SB CENTER BAR  BUCKLE OF YOUR CHOICE
0.94
0.94
2
5/8" SS OR SB CONWAY BUCKLES
0.81
1.62
2
5/8" TUCK LOOPS OR LATIGO TIES
0.13
0.26
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.36
     MATERIALS COST
11.96
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.63
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
12.59

.55

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
22.00
34.59
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
24.75
37.34
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


27.50

40.09
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
30.25
42.84
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
33.00
45.59

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
2.50
LEVEL (SPLIT) Optional
1.00
MARK HOLES FOR BUCKLE, BUCKLE SLOT, CONWAY BUCKLES, AND FINISH ENDS
3.00
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT
1.00
DYE EDGES
5.00
MAKE-UP BROWBAND
4.50
PUNCH HOLES IN HEAD STRAP FOR  CONWAY BUCKLE AND CHEEK BUCKLE
1.25
RIVET ON CHEEK BUCKLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR  CONWAY BUCKLE
3.50
RIVET ON THROAT LATCH  BUCKLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR BUCKLE
3.50
ASSEMBLE
2.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
33.25
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.55

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
HEAD STRAP - 5/8" X 38"
.625
38
23.75
1
BROWBAND STRAP - 5/8" X 24"
0.625
24
15.00
1
CHEEK STRAP - 5/8" X 14 1/2
0.625
14.5
9.06
1
THROAT LATCH - 1/2" X 44"
0.5
44
22.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
69.81
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
17.45
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.61
 5/8" SINGLE PLY STRAIGHT BROWBAND HEADSTALL
WITH SEWN SINGLE BUCKLE AND CONWAY BUCKLES AT THE BIT END

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.62
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
6.93
1
5/8" SS OR SB CENTER BAR  BUCKLE OF YOUR CHOICE
0.96
0.96
1
1/2" SS OR SB CENTER BAR  BUCKLE OF YOUR CHOICE
0.94
0.94
2
5/8" SS OR SB CONWAY BUCKLES
0.81
1.62
2
5/8" TUCK LOOPS OR LATIGO TIES
0.13
0.26
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.39
     MATERIALS COST
12.09
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.64
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
12.73

.61

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
24.40
37.13
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
27.45
40.18
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


30.50

43.23
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
33.55
46.28
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
36.60
49.33
TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
2.50
LEVEL (SPLIT) Optional
1.00
MARK HOLES FOR BUCKLE, BUCKLE SLOT, CONWAY BUCKLES, AND FINISH ENDS
3.00
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT
1.00
DYE EDGES
5.00
MAKE-UP BROWBAND
4.50
PUNCH HOLES IN HEAD STRAP FOR CONWAY BUCKLE AND CHEEK BUCKLE
1.25
SEW ON CHEEK BUCKLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR CONWAY BUCKLE
5.25
SEW ON THROAT LATCH  BUCKLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR BUCKLE                    
5.25
ASSEMBLE
2.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
36.75
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.61

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
HEAD STRAP - 5/8" X 38"
.625
38
23.75
1
BROWBAND STRAP - 5/8" X 24"
0.625
24
15.00
1
CHEEK STRAP - 5/8" X 14 1/2
0.625
14.5
9.06
1
THROAT LATCH - 1/2" X 44"
0.5
44
22.00
1
1/2" KEEPER STRAP - 1/2" X 2"
0.5
2
1.00
1
5/8" KEEPER STRAP - 1/2" X 2 1/4"
0.5
2.25
1.13
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
71.94
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
17.98
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.62
 5/8" SINGLE PLY STRAIGHT BROWBAND HEADSTALL
WITH SEWN DOUBLE HEEL BUCKLES AND SHAPED CHEEKS WITH LATIGO TIES AT THE BIT END

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.84
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
9.38
2
5/8" SS OR SB HEEL BUCKLES
0.79
1.58
1
1/2" SS OR SB HEEL BUCKLE
0.76
0.76
2
5/8" TUCK LOOPS OR LATIGO TIES
0.13
0.26
2
1/4" X 12" LATIGO TIES                    
0.44
0.88
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.88
     MATERIALS COST
14.74
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.78
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
15.52

.70

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
28.00
43.52
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
31.50
47.02
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


35.00

50.52
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
38.50
54.02
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
42.00
57.52

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
2.50
LEVEL (SPLIT) Optional
1.00
MARK HOLES FOR BUCKLES, BUCKLE SLOTS, LATIGO TIES, SKIVE, AND FINISH ENDS
3.00
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT
1.00
DYE EDGES
5.00
MAKE-UP BROWBAND
4.50
PUNCH HOLES IN HEAD STRAP FOR CHEEK BUCKLE
1.00
SEW ON CHEEK BUCKLES AND PUNCH HOLES FOR LATIGO TIES
7.75
SEW ON THROAT LATCH  BUCKLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR BUCKLE                    
5.25
ASSEMBLE
5.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
42.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.70

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
CROWN STRAP  - 5/8" X 28"
.625
28
17.50
1
BROWBAND STRAP  - 5/8" X 24"
.625
24
15.00
1
THROAT LATCH STRAP  - ½" X 44"
.5
44
22.00
2
CHEEK BODIES  – CUT WITH A PATTERN OR CLICKER DIE - APPROX 1 1/4" X 15 ½"
1.25
15.5
38.75
2
1/2" KEEPER STRAP - 1/2" X 2"
0.5
2
2.00
1
5/8" KEEPER STRAP - 1/2" X 2 1/4"
0.5
2.25
1.13
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
96.38
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
24.09
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.84

 5/8" SINGLE PLY STRAIGHT BROWBAND HEADSTALL
WITH SEWN DOUBLE HEEL BUCKLES AND SHAPED CHEEKS
WITH CHICAGO SCREWS AT THE BIT END


MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.84
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
9.38
2
5/8" SS OR SB HEEL BUCKLES
0.79
1.58
1
1/2" SS OR SB HEEL BUCKLE
0.76
0.76
2
CHICAGO SCREWS          
0.17
0.34
2
5/8" TUCK LOOPS OR LATIGO TIES
0.13
0.26
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.88
     MATERIALS COST
14.20
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.75
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
14.95

.70

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
28.00
42.95
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
31.50
46.45
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


35.00

49.95
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
38.50
53.45
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
42.00
56.95

TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
2.50
LEVEL (SPLIT) Optional
1.00
MARK HOLES FOR BUCKLES, BUCKLE SLOTS, CHICAGO SCREWS, SKIVE, AND FINISH ENDS
3.00
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT
1.00
DYE EDGES
5.00
MAKE-UP BROWBAND
4.50
PUNCH HOLES IN HEAD STRAP FOR CHEEK BUCKLE
1.00
SEW ON CHEEK BUCKLES AND PUNCH HOLES FOR LATIGO TIES
7.75
SEW ON THROAT LATCH  BUCKLE AND PUNCH HOLES FOR BUCKLE                    
5.25
ASSEMBLE
5.00
     TOTAL MINUTES
42.00
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.70

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
CROWN STRAP  - 5/8" X 28"
.625
28
17.50
1
BROWBAND STRAP  - 5/8" X 24"
.625
24
15.00
1
THROAT LATCH STRAP  - ½" X 44"
.5
44
22.00
2
CHEEK BODIES  – CUT WITH A PATTERN OR CLICKER DIE - APPROX 1 1/4" X 15 ½"
1.25
15.5
38.75
2
1/2" KEEPER STRAP - 1/2" X 2"
0.5
2
2.00
1
5/8" KEEPER STRAP - 1/2" X 2 1/4"
0.5
2.25
1.13
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
96.38
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
24.09
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.84

 5/8" SINGLE PLY STRAIGHT BROWBAND HEADSTALL
WITH SEWN DOUBLE CENTER BAR BUCKLES AND CENTER BAR BUCKLES AT THE BIT END

MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.75
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
8.38
4
5/8" SS OR SB CENTER BAR BUCKLES
0.96
3.84
1
1/2" SS OR SB CENTER BAR BUCKLE
0.94
0.94
2
5/8" TUCK LOOPS OR LATIGO TIES
0.13
0.26
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.68
     MATERIALS COST
15.09
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.79
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
15.89

.86

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
34.40
50.29
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
38.70
54.59
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


43.00

58.89
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
47.30
63.19
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
51.60
67.49
TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
2.50
LEVEL (SPLIT) Optional
1.00
MARK HOLES FOR BUCKLES, BUCKLE SLOTS,, SKIVE, AND FINISH ENDS
3.00
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT
1.00
MAKE-UP BROWBAND
4.50
PUNCH HOLES IN HEAD STRAP FOR CHEEK BUCKLES
1.00
MAKE UP CHEEKS  - DYE EDGES, GLUE AND INSTALL HEAD STRAP BUCKLE, GLUE AND INSTALL BIT BUCKLE, STITCH , AND EDGE
24.00
MAKE UP THROAT LATCH  -DYE EDGES INSTALL BUCKLE, STITCH, AND EDGE
5.25
ASSEMBLE
3.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
51.75
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.86

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
CROWN STRAP  - 5/8" X 28"
.625
28
17.50
1
 BROWBAND STRAP  - 5/8" X 24"
.625
24
15.00
1
THROAT LATCH STRAP  - ½" X 44"
.5
44
22.00
2
CHEEK BODIES – 5/8" x 25 1/2"
.625
25.5
31.88
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
86.38
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
21.59
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.75

 5/8" SINGLE PLY STRAIGHT BROWBAND HEADSTALL
WITH SEWN DOUBLE HEEL BUCKLES AND HEEL BUCKLES AT THE BIT END



MATERIALS LIST AND COSTS  – Based on average costs and times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
COST
TOTAL
.82
SQ FT MEDIUM HARNESS LEATHER
11.17
9.16
4
5/8" SS OR SB HEEL BUCKLE
0.79
3.16
1
1/2" SS OR SB HEEL BUCKLE
0.76
0.76
2
5/8" TUCK LOOPS OR LATIGO TIES
0.13
0.26
MISC SUPPLIES  @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
1.83
     MATERIALS COST
15.17
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
0.80
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
15.97

.94

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
37.60
53.57
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 45.00  PER HOUR
42.30
58.27
     HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 per HOUR
    NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME


47.00

62.97
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT  A SHOP RATE OF  $ 55.00  PER HOUR
51.70
67.67
    HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM AT A SHOP RATE OF  $ 60.00  PER HOUR
56.40
72.37
TIMES  – Based on average times for a saddle maker with 3/5 years of experience
PROCESS
TIMES    (minutes)
CUT
2.50
LEVEL (SPLIT) Optional
1.00
MARK HOLES FOR BUCKLES, BUCKLE SLOTS,, SKIVE, AND FINISH ENDS
3.00
EDGE
6.00
TOP COAT
1.00
MAKE-UP BROWBAND
4.50
PUNCH HOLES IN HEAD STRAP FOR CHEEK BUCKLES
1.00
MAKE UP CHEEKS  - DYE EDGES, GLUE AND INSTALL HEAD STRAP BUCKLE, GLUE AND INSTALL BIT BUCKLE, STITCH , STAPLE KEEPERS,
EDGE, AND MAKE-UP RUNNING KEEPER LOOPS
28.50
MAKE UP THROAT LATCH  -DYE EDGES INSTALL BUCKLE, STITCH, AND EDGE
5.25
ASSEMBLE
3.50
     TOTAL MINUTES
56.25
     TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED TO MANUFACTURE ITEM
0.94

MATERIALS LIST
NO
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
LENGTH
TOTAL
1
CROWN STRAP  - 5/8" X 28"
.625
28
17.50
1
 BROWBAND STRAP  - 5/8" X 24"
.625
24
15.00
1
THROAT LATCH STRAP  - ½" X 44"
.5
44
22.00
2
CHEEK BODIES – 5/8" x 25 1/2"
.625
25.5
31.88
6
5/8" KEEPER STRAPS  – ½" X 2 1/4"
.5
2.25
6.75
1
½" KEEPER STRAP  – ½" X 2"
.5
2.
1.00
     TOTAL SQ INCHES
94.13
          25% WASTE SQ INCHES
23.53
               TOTAL SQ FT
0.82



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