I've not seen them in the West Marine stores I've been in, and have assumed
the other listings were of white thimbles since that's all I've seen, and
black was not mentioned. I'll check Hamilton tomorrow.
Thanks.
"Ron Magen" wrote in message
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Garland,
I've seen them quite consistently at West Marine {all over}. I would try
them, first. Other places to 'look' are Jamestown Distributors {Rhode
Island}, Hamilton Marine {Searsport, Maine - for REAL, 'Workin' Stuff'},
and
Defender Industries {Conn}.

My only caveat is, I'm not sure about the 'larger' sizes - 1/2 in line and
up. I know I used white ones for my 3/8in and 1/2in mooring pennants - got
them at the Philly West Marine store.

Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop

"Garland Gray II" wrote in message
news:MvHbc.674$bh.184@lakeread02...
Ha, I was a little slow to get that one!
I always used ss until I saw what it does to galvanized chain.
I had never seen a black plastic one until a few hours ago! A friend had
bought an anchor line on ebay, and I noticed it in his truck. Only id
was
Taiwan, but was a nice thimble w/ straps.

"Keith" wrote in message
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Doing a lot of sewing?

Why not SS? I don't think I've ever seen a black plastic one, but it
would
be a good idea. Would be cheaper for the mfg's as well.

--


Keith
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Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but
you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the
stairs.
"Garland Gray II" wrote in message
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Are these available? It's easy to find white or translucent
thimbles,
but
uv
eats them up so badly.
TIA
Garland