Hame Buckle

[Marshall]

I remember seeing a type of buckle to use on the bottom of the hames instead of a strap. It worked something like a chain binder where you hook both ends and flip a lever to tighten it. does anyone know where I could find such a thing?

[grey]

Weaver Leather carries them, so I imagine most harness places do as well. I wonder if there are different manufacturers of hame binders and if so, if there is a difference in quality between them.

[Carl Russell]

I’m not sure about your neck of the woods, but Meader Supply in Rochester, NH definitely has them.

http://www.meadersupply.com/

I have used hem for years, and find them to be excellent.
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Carl

[Marshall]

Thanks for the responses. I called Meaders and ordered one. I hope it helps. My Dad had a hard time fastening the straps so I thought this might be easier.

[longbo55]

I use them exclusively and they are great. I hate fighting that strap. I have five sets of hames set up with them. I believe just about anybody that sells harness also sells these. There are two styles (that I know about) one for pulling and one for regular farm work. I use the ones for regular farm work and never had a problem pulling a No. 6 mower, rake, plow, cultivator and wagon. This may be a little late but I’m new here.

[Marshall]

Thanks for the response. I did get one and it is working out well. I might get more and change them all over to that style.

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