Where's the best source for brass eyelets?

[Zingmo]

I am looking for some big (ø10mm) brass eyelets suitable to go through one or two layers of heavy canvas. I have had bad experiences with these things in the past and I need only a few but would like them good quality. I would need a setting tool too. I have looked on ebay and there are lots out there for a range of prices, but I am loathe to spend £s based on a tiny photo. Does anyone have a recommendation for something really solid that you have used?

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[Mojoracinguk]

try a chandlery for boat supplies?
just typed it into google and this came up....
http://www.duncanyacht.co.uk/showpartnumber.asp?CategoryID=2413&PartNumberID=157175
obviously i still have no clue as to the suitability of these, but if you have a chandlery by you then they're most likley to have them in stock and you can go look at them

Mojo

 

[Toddy]

Don't have a spare setting tool but I've got loads of the eyelets.
Send me a pm and I'll post some down to you. Pop some change in the next cancer charity rattling box you see and you're welcome

cheers,
Toddy

 

[sharp88]

Le Prevo does a 'sail eyelet' kit, last time I checked.

 

[Zingmo]

Thanks Toddy I will take you up on that offer. I'll send a pm.
This is what I love about this site!



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