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  Shafts


Gig Shaft End


Shaft Front End


Drop Heel


Double Bend


Double Bend - Long Heel


Straight Heel - Flat & Upright
  The most common style of hickory shaft used on buggies, carriages and some light spring wagons. This quality shaft IS mortised and ready for installing the INCLUDED crossbar.
Sold by the set. (Two sides and crossbar)

  Drop Heel - Shaft (Mortised) & Cross Bar

  Style Size Price Part Number
  Mini $87.10 00029
  Pony 60" $68.30 00379
  Pony 65" $68.30 00380
  Light Horse 76" $61.35 00381
  Draft Horse 82" $91.00 00080
  Cart - Light Horse 11' $102.00 00384
  Cart - Draft Horse 11' 6" $113.35 00386

  Double Bend

  Style Size Price Part Number
  Pony n/s $82.10 00387
  Pony - Long Heel 65" $129.05 00030
  Light Horse 75" $68.20 00388
  Horse - Long Heel 76" $127.25 00284
  Draft 86" $112.90 00121
  Draft - Long Heel 86" $176.60 00293

  Straight Heel

  Style Size Price Part Number
  Cart - Light Horse Flat $87.55 00392
  Cart - Light Horse Upright $99.90 00393

*Cross Bar for Double Bend & Straight Heel Shafts
  2 1/4" Bolt On $17.50 00394


  Shaft Circle

  This bent, hickory circle bar is designed to strengthen shafts at their weakest point. Mounted on the inside of the shafts up against the crossbar. This is not an original replacement part but is a good idea for most any shaft, especially shafts on breaking/training carts. Width flexible from 38" to 40".
Sold by the each.

  Style Price Part Number
  Cart Style $13.15 00395
  Buggy Style $13.15 00396


  Single Trees


Hook End


Sword End


Premium End
  Hook End

  Size Price Part Number
  20" $21.35 00126
  22" $21.35 00074
  24" $21.35 00398
  26" $21.35 00399
  28" $21.35 00400
  34" $21.35 00401

  Sword End

  Size Price Part Number
  28" $9.45 00031
  34" $9.45 00402
  42" $9.45 00040

  Premium End - Wood Only
Uses 1 1/4" Brass Swivel Hooks Only


  Size Price Part Number
  28" $11.20 00024
  32" $11.20 00404
  34" $11.20 00405
  36" $11.20 00406


  Double Tree Clevis

  This clevis fits from the bottom of the crossbar to the top of the single tree for added strength.
Sold by the each.

  Style Price Part Number
  Double Single Tree $11.30 00407
  Single Tree $6.20 00408


  Footman Loops


Solid Brass


Nickel Plated


Strap Loops
  Use this type of loop on wood neck yokes, and shafts to hold straps in place. Specify finish when ordering.
Sold by the each.

  Style Size Price Part Number
  Solid Brass 1 1/2" $2.55 00355
  Nickel Plated 1 1/2" $1.00 00410
  Strap Loops - Brass $7.30 00378
  Hold Back Loop 1 1/2" $1.95 00133


  Shaft Eye

  Replacements for broken or worn shaft eyes. Heavy duty forged eyes.

  Style Price Part Number
  Forged $8.70 00412


  Shaft Irons

  New 1-1/4" shaft irons, bend to fit shafts, includes eyes.
Sold by the pair.

  Quantity Price Part Number
  Pair $54.75 00413


  Shaft Tips

  We offer several choices in shaft tips to compliment most all situations. These are necessary to keep moisture out of the end grain of shafts and to prevent splitting.
Sold by the each.

  Style Size Price Part Number
  Brass 3/4" $4.60 00414
  Brass 7/8" $5.70 00415
  Brass 1" $7.30 00416
  Brass 1 1/8" $7.90 00417
  Brass 1 1/4" $9.95 00418
  Chrome 1" $3.75 00420
  Chrome 1 1/4" $3.80 00422


  Shaft T-Plate

  A metal plate for the top of shafts that you bolt through for extra strength.

  Quantity Price Part Number
  Each $3.65 00423


  Shaft Trim Kit


Cart showing applied shaft trim kit.







  The best way to finish and protect your shafts. Kit is complete with upholstery nails and the necessary pieces for trace carriers and single tree hammer straps.

  Quantity Price Part Number
  1 kit $29.45 00424


  Single Tree Castor

  Cast iron reproduction of the original. Fits between the single tree and crossbar on shafts to prevent wear and allow movement.
Sold by the pair.

  Style Price Part Number
  Pony $9.05 00425
  Light Horse $5.85 00426
  Draft Horse $11.20 00427


  Single Tree Furrel

  Cast iron ring for the end of a hook ended single tree.
Sold by the each.

  Size Price Part Number
  7/8" $1.25 00428
  1" $1.25 00429


  Single Tree Hook - Brass

  Available in chrome or brass finish.
Sold by the pair.

  Description Price Part Number
  Brass $5.70 00430
  Chrome $10.55 00120
  Steel for Chain $9.40 00004
  Chrome - Hook and Furrel $67.90 00014
  Draft Chain Hook $8.00 00067
  Draft Single Tree Centre & Ring $26.90 00005
  Draft Single Tree Iron 34" for 32" wood $18.20 00127


  Swivel Hook

  Fancy brass trace holders. Spring loaded and the best bet against traces or chains coming undone.
Sold by the pair.

  Style Size Price Part Number
  Brass/Round End 1" $40.85 00431
  Brass/Round End 1 1/4" $50.85 00432


  Trace Holder

  Used to hold the traces on singletrees. Original style, spring loaded, screw mount, cast brass.
Sold in pairs.

  Description Price Part Number
  Brass $13.25 00433
  Springie $4.10 00131