Neck Yoke Clips

[Does’ Leap]

Anyone have a couple of sets of these they would want to sell?[IMG]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2I0RXXQ_JhU/UIp3BOHLfnI/AAAAAAAABj8/XHJ_biRcXJQ/s1152/P1040081.JPG[/IMG]

Thanks.

George

[Carl Russell]

Last time I was at Meaders I picked up a few….. good ones, not cheesy knock-offs. I bought the last ones in the store, but I would check with them.

I have a secret stash, that may have a surplus, of old but not worn-out, that I can evaluate if you don’t find better ones. (Kind of like bridle chains….. I’m not inclined to let them go, but I might find a few)

You want 4?

Carl

[Does’ Leap]

Hey Carl:

Thanks for the reply. I couldn’t find them in Meaders catalogue. I emailed a picture to a sales person. I’ll let you know what I find out.

George

[Does’ Leap]

Got ’em, thanks. Page 70 for anyone whose interested (http://www.meadersupply.com/Publish/catalogs/tack_catalog/Tack-Catalog.pdf). I can’t stand the newer style clips. I have gone through 2 sets in less than 5 years.

George

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In what way do they fail?

[Does’ Leap]

On one set the gates that keep the hook closed froze open and no amount of PB Blaster or WD40 could keep them lubricated. Every time I hitched I would have to open and close them with my Leatherman. This last set (on both harnesses) the swivel froze. I had to put a torch to them to get them unfrozen. Even after gererous lubrication they are frozen again in the wrong position thereby twisting my front pole straps at odd angles.

George

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That’s interesting. Obnoxious, I’m sure, but interesting. The ones in the picture – are those cast? I’ve never seen a swiveling one before. Is the swivel of any benefit? When it is functioning correctly, I mean.

[Does’ Leap]

The only reason for the swivel, as far as I can tell, is if your rings on the neck yoke are oriented differently (i.e parallel or perpendicular to the pole). I make all my own neck yokes and orient the rings perpendicular – well suited to the clip pictured above. I believe they are cast.

George

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Thank you!

[Carl Russell]

@Does’ Leap 37246 wrote:

Got ’em, thanks. Page 70 for anyone whose interested (http://www.meadersupply.com/Publish/catalogs/tack_catalog/Tack-Catalog.pdf). I can’t stand the newer style clips. I have gone through 2 sets in less than 5 years.

George

Just for reference…..

I have a full set of old ones, one is a bit worn. One good set on the harnesses. And one brand new set waiting to be used. Still can’t bare the thought of selling any :rolleyes:.

Carl

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