Help needed

[Ian B]

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

[Ray T]

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

[RLWP]

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

[Ian B]

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.

[David Mack]

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

 

 

[RLWP]

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

[Harpur Hill]

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

[Grace and Favour]

 

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

[RLWP]

 

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

[Harpur Hill]

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

[Paul G2]

 

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......

[Theo]

While we are on words the "clanger" mentioned is actually called a "clapper".

 

N

[Harpur Hill]

 

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