Harkness single furrow plough home at last

[MNGB]

Now this is a new one on me never heard of a twine bearing before, so is there a grease fitting in the hub to grease the set up and yes if its from the 40's its unbelievable, thanks for sharing this with us Fife. By the way the plow is looking good

 

[The Fife Plooman]

They used twine or leather .there is a grease nipple on the end of the shaft.On this plough it must have worked, one hundred percent ,there is no play at all on the shaft

 

[MNGB]

They used twine or leather .there is a grease nipple on the end of the shaft.On this plough it must have worked, one hundred percent ,there is no play at all on the shaft

Thanks Fife, I tried googling a twine bearing but nothing but bearings for hay balers

 

[The Fife Plooman]

I think it may be more of a packing piece to keep the grease in place there seems to be three holes for the grease to come out and the twine keeps it in place .Whatever it is ,it seems to work

 

[MNGB]

Thanks for the reply Fife, I;m thinking the same but its still amazing that its lasted all these years

 

[The Fife Plooman]

Here is the end result of my hard work .Took part in a match Saturday in Killin. this is the first time I have managed to put the Harkness plough in the ground .I did very well, plenty of praise for my efforts I gained a first prize a Quaich and a bottle of whisky great when a 76 year old plough can hold its own withe big boys

 

[Cvans]

That plow really cut and turns sod nicely!

 

[MNGB]

That is some great plowing Fife as you say the old plow did a great job, congrats on the win, really like the pictures thanks for posting them

 

[CRF6179]

Here is the end result of my hard work .Took part in a match Saturday in Killin. this is the first time I have managed to put the Harkness plough in the ground .I did very well, plenty of praise for my efforts I gained a first prize a Quaich and a bottle of whisky great when a 76 year old plough can hold its own withe big boys View attachment 68985

 

[steve b]

That looks like a great way to spend a day!
Congratulations on a well earned win and your new plough!