Cast Iron Thimble
Large cast iron thimble that is shaped like a teardrop and has a deep groove in its outer edge where the rope or cable would have been held.
Details
Details
Thimbles are used to protect the eyes of cable and rope slings from abrasion by providing a solid steel barrier between the fragile cable strands and the other rigging fitting used in the connection. Thimbles also prevent eye deformation or kinking by giving structure to the cable.
Busselton Historical Society
Busselton Historical Society
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