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Black plastic thimbles
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$bh.184@lakeread02... Ha, I was a little slow to get that one! I always used ss until I saw what it does to galvanized chain. I had never seen a black plastic one until a few hours ago! A friend had bought an anchor line on ebay, and I noticed it in his truck. Only id was Taiwan, but was a nice thimble w/ straps. "Keith" wrote in message ... Doing a lot of sewing? Why not SS? I don't think I've ever seen a black plastic one, but it would be a good idea. Would be cheaper for the mfg's as well. -- Keith __ Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. "Garland Gray II" wrote in message news:nrobc.59$bh.45@lakeread02... Are these available? It's easy to find white or translucent thimbles, but uv eats them up so badly. TIA Garland |
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Black plastic thimbles
I recollect learning that only cast thimbles or heavy galvanized thimbles were
generally stiff enough not to deform when loaded to a nylon or dacron rope's full safe working load. Stainless ones were second place and plastic a distant third. Ask a competent rigger before using a plastic thimble in a line that's to carrry any significant load. Ron Magen wrote: 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$bh.184@lakeread02... Ha, I was a little slow to get that one! I always used ss until I saw what it does to galvanized chain. I had never seen a black plastic one until a few hours ago! A friend had bought an anchor line on ebay, and I noticed it in his truck. Only id was Taiwan, but was a nice thimble w/ straps. "Keith" wrote in message ... Doing a lot of sewing? Why not SS? I don't think I've ever seen a black plastic one, but it would be a good idea. Would be cheaper for the mfg's as well. -- Keith __ Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. "Garland Gray II" wrote in message news:nrobc.59$bh.45@lakeread02... Are these available? It's easy to find white or translucent thimbles, but uv eats them up so badly. TIA Garland |
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Black plastic thimbles
Good point.
I may end up w/ss for this. I want to replace my lifelines with Amsteel. "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... I recollect learning that only cast thimbles or heavy galvanized thimbles were generally stiff enough not to deform when loaded to a nylon or dacron rope's full safe working load. Stainless ones were second place and plastic a distant third. Ask a competent rigger before using a plastic thimble in a line that's to carrry any significant load. Ron Magen wrote: 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$bh.184@lakeread02... Ha, I was a little slow to get that one! I always used ss until I saw what it does to galvanized chain. I had never seen a black plastic one until a few hours ago! A friend had bought an anchor line on ebay, and I noticed it in his truck. Only id was Taiwan, but was a nice thimble w/ straps. "Keith" wrote in message ... Doing a lot of sewing? Why not SS? I don't think I've ever seen a black plastic one, but it would be a good idea. Would be cheaper for the mfg's as well. -- Keith __ Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. "Garland Gray II" wrote in message news:nrobc.59$bh.45@lakeread02... Are these available? It's easy to find white or translucent thimbles, but uv eats them up so badly. TIA Garland |
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Black plastic thimbles
For the smaller sizes, i've seen cast thimbles which were solid and bored 3/8"
or so for a shackle pin. I think I got 'em from sailmakers. See also http://www.multihullboatbuilder.com/...icshrouds.html Garland Gray II wrote: Good point. I may end up w/ss for this. I want to replace my lifelines with Amsteel. "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... I recollect learning that only cast thimbles or heavy galvanized thimbles were generally stiff enough not to deform when loaded to a nylon or dacron rope's full safe working load. Stainless ones were second place and plastic a distant third. Ask a competent rigger before using a plastic thimble in a line that's to carrry any significant load. Ron Magen wrote: 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$bh.184@lakeread02... Ha, I was a little slow to get that one! I always used ss until I saw what it does to galvanized chain. I had never seen a black plastic one until a few hours ago! A friend had bought an anchor line on ebay, and I noticed it in his truck. Only id was Taiwan, but was a nice thimble w/ straps. "Keith" wrote in message ... Doing a lot of sewing? Why not SS? I don't think I've ever seen a black plastic one, but it would be a good idea. Would be cheaper for the mfg's as well. -- Keith __ Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. "Garland Gray II" wrote in message news:nrobc.59$bh.45@lakeread02... Are these available? It's easy to find white or translucent thimbles, but uv eats them up so badly. TIA Garland |
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Black plastic thimbles
Yes, I've seen the too. And thanks for the website. I've saved it.
"Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... For the smaller sizes, i've seen cast thimbles which were solid and bored 3/8" or so for a shackle pin. I think I got 'em from sailmakers. See also http://www.multihullboatbuilder.com/...icshrouds.html Garland Gray II wrote: Good point. I may end up w/ss for this. I want to replace my lifelines with Amsteel. "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... I recollect learning that only cast thimbles or heavy galvanized thimbles were generally stiff enough not to deform when loaded to a nylon or dacron rope's full safe working load. Stainless ones were second place and plastic a distant third. Ask a competent rigger before using a plastic thimble in a line that's to carrry any significant load. Ron Magen wrote: 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$bh.184@lakeread02... Ha, I was a little slow to get that one! I always used ss until I saw what it does to galvanized chain. I had never seen a black plastic one until a few hours ago! A friend had bought an anchor line on ebay, and I noticed it in his truck. Only id was Taiwan, but was a nice thimble w/ straps. "Keith" wrote in message ... Doing a lot of sewing? Why not SS? I don't think I've ever seen a black plastic one, but it would be a good idea. Would be cheaper for the mfg's as well. -- Keith __ Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. "Garland Gray II" wrote in message news:nrobc.59$bh.45@lakeread02... Are these available? It's easy to find white or translucent thimbles, but uv eats them up so badly. TIA Garland |
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Black plastic thimbles
Yes, I've seen the too. And thanks for the website. I've saved it.
"Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... For the smaller sizes, i've seen cast thimbles which were solid and bored 3/8" or so for a shackle pin. I think I got 'em from sailmakers. See also http://www.multihullboatbuilder.com/...icshrouds.html Garland Gray II wrote: Good point. I may end up w/ss for this. I want to replace my lifelines with Amsteel. "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... I recollect learning that only cast thimbles or heavy galvanized thimbles were generally stiff enough not to deform when loaded to a nylon or dacron rope's full safe working load. Stainless ones were second place and plastic a distant third. Ask a competent rigger before using a plastic thimble in a line that's to carrry any significant load. Ron Magen wrote: 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$bh.184@lakeread02... Ha, I was a little slow to get that one! I always used ss until I saw what it does to galvanized chain. I had never seen a black plastic one until a few hours ago! A friend had bought an anchor line on ebay, and I noticed it in his truck. Only id was Taiwan, but was a nice thimble w/ straps. "Keith" wrote in message ... Doing a lot of sewing? Why not SS? I don't think I've ever seen a black plastic one, but it would be a good idea. Would be cheaper for the mfg's as well. -- Keith __ Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. "Garland Gray II" wrote in message news:nrobc.59$bh.45@lakeread02... Are these available? It's easy to find white or translucent thimbles, but uv eats them up so badly. TIA Garland |
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Black plastic thimbles
OK, that's a new term to me. What metal is a "cast" thimble made from?
-- Keith __ "A girl phoned me the other day and said, "Come on over. Nobody's home." I went over. Nobody was home." - Rodney Dangerfield "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... For the smaller sizes, i've seen cast thimbles which were solid and bored 3/8" or so for a shackle pin. I think I got 'em from sailmakers. See also http://www.multihullboatbuilder.com/...icshrouds.html Garland Gray II wrote: Good point. I may end up w/ss for this. I want to replace my lifelines with Amsteel. "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... I recollect learning that only cast thimbles or heavy galvanized thimbles were generally stiff enough not to deform when loaded to a nylon or dacron rope's full safe working load. Stainless ones were second place and plastic a distant third. Ask a competent rigger before using a plastic thimble in a line that's to carrry any significant load. Ron Magen wrote: 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$bh.184@lakeread02... Ha, I was a little slow to get that one! I always used ss until I saw what it does to galvanized chain. I had never seen a black plastic one until a few hours ago! A friend had bought an anchor line on ebay, and I noticed it in his truck. Only id was Taiwan, but was a nice thimble w/ straps. "Keith" wrote in message ... Doing a lot of sewing? Why not SS? I don't think I've ever seen a black plastic one, but it would be a good idea. Would be cheaper for the mfg's as well. -- Keith __ Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. "Garland Gray II" wrote in message news:nrobc.59$bh.45@lakeread02... Are these available? It's easy to find white or translucent thimbles, but uv eats them up so badly. TIA Garland |
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I've seen open ones in bronze and solid-body ones in aluminum and bronze, if
memory serves. Keith wrote: OK, that's a new term to me. What metal is a "cast" thimble made from? -- Keith __ "A girl phoned me the other day and said, "Come on over. Nobody's home." I went over. Nobody was home." - Rodney Dangerfield "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... For the smaller sizes, i've seen cast thimbles which were solid and bored 3/8" or so for a shackle pin. I think I got 'em from sailmakers. See also http://www.multihullboatbuilder.com/...icshrouds.html Garland Gray II wrote: Good point. I may end up w/ss for this. I want to replace my lifelines with Amsteel. "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... I recollect learning that only cast thimbles or heavy galvanized thimbles were generally stiff enough not to deform when loaded to a nylon or dacron rope's full safe working load. Stainless ones were second place and plastic a distant third. Ask a competent rigger before using a plastic thimble in a line that's to carrry any significant load. Ron Magen wrote: 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$bh.184@lakeread02... Ha, I was a little slow to get that one! I always used ss until I saw what it does to galvanized chain. I had never seen a black plastic one until a few hours ago! A friend had bought an anchor line on ebay, and I noticed it in his truck. Only id was Taiwan, but was a nice thimble w/ straps. "Keith" wrote in message ... Doing a lot of sewing? Why not SS? I don't think I've ever seen a black plastic one, but it would be a good idea. Would be cheaper for the mfg's as well. -- Keith __ Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. "Garland Gray II" wrote in message news:nrobc.59$bh.45@lakeread02... Are these available? It's easy to find white or translucent thimbles, but uv eats them up so badly. TIA Garland |
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Black plastic thimbles
I've seen open ones in bronze and solid-body ones in aluminum and bronze, if
memory serves. Keith wrote: OK, that's a new term to me. What metal is a "cast" thimble made from? -- Keith __ "A girl phoned me the other day and said, "Come on over. Nobody's home." I went over. Nobody was home." - Rodney Dangerfield "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... For the smaller sizes, i've seen cast thimbles which were solid and bored 3/8" or so for a shackle pin. I think I got 'em from sailmakers. See also http://www.multihullboatbuilder.com/...icshrouds.html Garland Gray II wrote: Good point. I may end up w/ss for this. I want to replace my lifelines with Amsteel. "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... I recollect learning that only cast thimbles or heavy galvanized thimbles were generally stiff enough not to deform when loaded to a nylon or dacron rope's full safe working load. Stainless ones were second place and plastic a distant third. Ask a competent rigger before using a plastic thimble in a line that's to carrry any significant load. Ron Magen wrote: 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$bh.184@lakeread02... Ha, I was a little slow to get that one! I always used ss until I saw what it does to galvanized chain. I had never seen a black plastic one until a few hours ago! A friend had bought an anchor line on ebay, and I noticed it in his truck. Only id was Taiwan, but was a nice thimble w/ straps. "Keith" wrote in message ... Doing a lot of sewing? Why not SS? I don't think I've ever seen a black plastic one, but it would be a good idea. Would be cheaper for the mfg's as well. -- Keith __ Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. "Garland Gray II" wrote in message news:nrobc.59$bh.45@lakeread02... Are these available? It's easy to find white or translucent thimbles, but uv eats them up so badly. TIA Garland |
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Black plastic thimbles
OK, that's a new term to me. What metal is a "cast" thimble made from?
-- Keith __ "A girl phoned me the other day and said, "Come on over. Nobody's home." I went over. Nobody was home." - Rodney Dangerfield "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... For the smaller sizes, i've seen cast thimbles which were solid and bored 3/8" or so for a shackle pin. I think I got 'em from sailmakers. See also http://www.multihullboatbuilder.com/...icshrouds.html Garland Gray II wrote: Good point. I may end up w/ss for this. I want to replace my lifelines with Amsteel. "Jim Conlin" wrote in message ... I recollect learning that only cast thimbles or heavy galvanized thimbles were generally stiff enough not to deform when loaded to a nylon or dacron rope's full safe working load. Stainless ones were second place and plastic a distant third. Ask a competent rigger before using a plastic thimble in a line that's to carrry any significant load. Ron Magen wrote: 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$bh.184@lakeread02... Ha, I was a little slow to get that one! I always used ss until I saw what it does to galvanized chain. I had never seen a black plastic one until a few hours ago! A friend had bought an anchor line on ebay, and I noticed it in his truck. Only id was Taiwan, but was a nice thimble w/ straps. "Keith" wrote in message ... Doing a lot of sewing? Why not SS? I don't think I've ever seen a black plastic one, but it would be a good idea. Would be cheaper for the mfg's as well. -- Keith __ Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. "Garland Gray II" wrote in message news:nrobc.59$bh.45@lakeread02... Are these available? It's easy to find white or translucent thimbles, but uv eats them up so badly. TIA Garland |
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