Temporary / occasional clothesline

Wersal; I've had a washing line, in this room, for years now. I put it up myself, one evening. Used wire rope. Couple of clips, to hold a loop at each end. Two big ol' hooks. One at each end. Screwed them into the walls to hook the loops over.

Here's a site that will explain all ye need to know:

https://www.hunker.com/13401661/how-to-install-wire-rope-clamps

But, here's the best bit, for you! LOL! I have a damn near full roll of this stuff here! Thick as the stalk of a Q Tip. But, it'll certainly hold washing! Very strong stuff.

I bought it, a decade back, with some project in mind. Project never happened. That reel'll be there when I'm gone.

Try this: Measure how much ye'll need (Width of garden, plus a foot or two) Find out how much they'll want for it. Tell me.

I'll measure out the same length and will check the weight. If postage works out cheaper than you buying the wire? I'll send ye it. My treat

Tried them all..

Retractable line - Too flimsy and droops at the slightest weight. Snapped after a few uses.

Home made removable line - Became a pain after a while to roll up the line so turned into a permanent ugly eyesore.

In the end I opted for a Brabantia wallfix retractable washing line. Yes it's a little expensive but worth it IMHO. Have it about 2 years and hardly a mark on it despite being overloaded on quite a few occasions. When not in use it collapses really easily and comes with a cover so you would hardly notice it.

wersal gummage wrote: »

Saw that on amazon alright, also with a steel cover....

Would you get a few mens shirts on it? A bedsheet, towels etc?

I get everything on it I'd say you can easy fit 2 full loads on it.

retractable line should be fine - just make sure you get a support pole for the middle of the span or it will droop when you hang anything heavy.

never get a good tie if i tie it after hooking one end