THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF ONE IF THE ITEMS IN THE
"GREEN BOOK"
REPLACE 3" FULL STIRRUP LEATHERS
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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4.13
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SKIRTING LEATHER
|
7.25
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29.94
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 |
MISC SUPPLIES @ 20% (THREAD-RIVETS-DYE-OIL, ETC.)
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 |
5.99
|
 |
MATERIALS COST
|
 |
35.93
|
 |
PROFIT OR RETURN ON INVESTMENT ON MATERIALS USED
|
 |
1.89
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 |
MATERIALS TOTAL COST
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 |
37.82
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1.63
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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
|
 |
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 40.00 PER HOUR
|
65.20
|
103.02
|
 |
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 45.00 PER HOUR
|
73.35
|
111.17
|
 |
HOURS OF LABOR AT A SHOP RATE OF $47.00 PER HOUR
NATIONAL AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
|
76.61
|
114.43
|
 |
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 50.00 PER HOUR
|
81.50
|
119.32
|
 |
HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR TIMES A SHOP RATE OF $ 55.00 PER HOUR
|
89.65
|
127.47
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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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REMOVE OLD STIRRUP LEATHERS
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17.00
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CUT OUT & MAKE-UP STIRRUP LEATHER
|
41.00
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DYE AND OIL TO MATCH SADDLE
|
12.00
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ASSEMBLE AND RE-INSTALL LEATHERS
|
28.00
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TOTAL MINUTES
|
98.00
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TOTAL HOURS OF LABOR NEEDED FOR REPAIR
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1.63
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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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2
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STIRRUP LEATHER STRAPS - 3" X 66"
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3
|
66
|
396.00
|
 |
TOTAL SQ INCHES
|
 |
 |
396.00
|
 |
50% WASTE SQ INCHES
|
 |
 |
198.00
|
 |
TOTAL SQ FT
|
 |
 |
4.13
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Copyright 2004 American Saddle Makers Association, Inc.
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