Ian B Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I am looking for a supplier of small brass thimbles for traditional rope work, I can find many in stainless and plastic but am unable to find brass ones Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Loads here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=brass+thimble&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1 Any good? Edited August 8, 2014 by Ray T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Do you mean bootlace ferrules? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Uninsulated-Bootlace-Ferrules-Cord-End-Cable-Crimps-0-5mm-to-35mm-/321375720309?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&var=&hash=item4ad37c5375 Not brass, of course Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Do you mean bootlace ferrules? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Uninsulated-Bootlace-Ferrules-Cord-End-Cable-Crimps-0-5mm-to-35mm-/321375720309?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&var=&hash=item4ad37c5375 Not brass, of course Richard the thimbles are for the inside of a rope loop like you see on decorative bell ropes, where it attaches to the clanger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I assume the OP wants this sort of thimble: Found a supplier in Germany: http://www.toplicht.de/en/shop/takelage/kausch-und-klotje/taukauschen/kausch-aus-messing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Some here: Germany: http://www.toplicht.de/en/shop/takelage/kausch-und-klotje/taukauschen/kausch-aus-messing USA: http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/misc/thimbles/ USA: http://www.sailrite.com/Thimble-Brass-Round-3-4 USA: http://rwrope.com/traditional-rigging/rigger-s-tools-and-supplies/brass-round-thimbles.html Tradline don't list their entire range on the website: http://www.tradline.co/default.html Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpur Hill Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Do you mean bootlace ferrules? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Uninsulated-Bootlace-Ferrules-Cord-End-Cable-Crimps-0-5mm-to-35mm-/321375720309?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&var=&hash=item4ad37c5375 Not brass, of course Richard The metal/plastic bit on the end of a boot/shoe lace is called an aglet. Today's useless piece of information. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace and Favour Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 The metal/plastic bit on the end of a boot/shoe lace is called an aglet. Today's useless piece of information. HH Origin of Aglet: late Middle English: from French aiguillette ‘small needle’, diminutive of aiguille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 The metal/plastic bit on the end of a boot/shoe lace is called an aglet. Today's useless piece of information. HH Blast! As I was posting a nagging little voice said there's a proper name for that. It was you! !! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpur Hill Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Blast! As I was posting a nagging little voice said there's a proper name for that. It was you! !! Richard Oops! sorry about that - I've never been some kind of Jiminy Cricket before. It's such a lovely little word that I've known for years (no idea where from or why) and this is the first time I've ever been able to use it so thanks for the opportunity. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G2 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 The metal/plastic bit on the end of a boot/shoe lace is called an aglet. Today's useless piece of information. HH Let me guess, you enjoy the crossword puzzles...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 While we are on words the "clanger" mentioned is actually called a "clapper". N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpur Hill Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Let me guess, you enjoy the crossword puzzles...... No, 'fraid not - I just like words and derivations. Copasetic is one that you may use but we don't hear/use much this side of the world, shame really as it has a nice ring to it. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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