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Getting Parts to make this washing line?

Counting_Pennies_2
Counting_Pennies_2 Posts: 3,979 Forumite
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http://www.cottagecraftworks.com/laundry-carts-lines-tubs-amish-style-clothesline-washline-pulley-kit-p-1554.html


I wonder if you can all help?


I would really like this washing line. Sad but true, I have always wanted a washing line that you stand on the patio and send the items to dry down the line, and not get soggy feet from the lawn.


I have contacted the company and it costs the same to buy as it does to send, so it is getting really expensive.


I have searched and can't find anything similar in the UK.


Can anyone help in terms of where I could buy the items here in the UK?


Thank you

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  • jackieblack
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    If your main concern is wet feet, wouldn't a pair of waterproof shoes/boots (wellies?) be alot cheaper?
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  • Counting_Pennies_2
    Counting_Pennies_2 Posts: 3,979 Forumite
    No soggy feet is just an excuse, I have always wanted one, and now have a really long garden and would love to have it
  • tori.k
    tori.k Posts: 3,592 Forumite
    just get some upright washing line pulley's from ebay they are around £4 each and some decent cable
  • kazwookie
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    I suggest you look to decent hard ware suppliers and buy the bits.

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  • *zippy*
    *zippy* Posts: 2,979 Forumite
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    edited 10 April 2014 at 11:18AM
    I searched on ebay clothesline pulley under worldwide and quite a few wheels and spacers came up not too expensive. Complete kit £70 ish delivered, not sure if it's exactly what you are looking for?

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Complete-25-Clothesline-Kit-6-5-Solid-Metal-Ball-Bearing-Pulleys-New-Lifetime-/251460310944?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8c33d7a0

    This uk company will customise for you too

    http://www.linepost.co.uk/linepost-products.php
  • cheeswright
    cheeswright Posts: 433 Forumite
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    interesting
    so basicly you need 4 pullies to form the corners of a square - mounted two on either end
    (thus stopping the lines rubbing together)
    a loop of steel cable or plastic coated steel filled washing line
    and a cable joiner

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Single-Screw-In-Washing-Line-Ceiling-Rack-Pulley-by-Securit-S5201-/161202192553?_trksid=p2054897.l5660
    x4 @3.49
    ww.ebay.co.uk/itm/20M-Extra-Strong-Lasting-Long-Life-Steel-Metal-Core-Clothes-Cloths-Washing-Line-/281181319644?pt=UK_Laundry&hash=item4177b671dc
    x 1 @ £3.25

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pack-of-5-electric-fence-rope-connectors-/181067333539?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a28743fa3


    you get 5 for 9.99 - so could use two to connect two washing lines giving you a 20m
    or one to connect a 20 m in a loop giving you 10 m

    I make that £27 delivered
    better or worse than the American one delivered ?
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  • cheeswright
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    Mortgage-free Glee!
    actually Ive just noticed the price at the bottom of the page you linked !!!!!:eek:
    slightly better then:T
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  • Eenymeeny
    Eenymeeny Posts: 2,015 Forumite
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    Counting_Pennies wrote: »
    http://www.cottagecraftworks.com/laundry-carts-lines-tubs-amish-style-clothesline-washline-pulley-kit-p-1554.html


    I wonder if you can all help?


    I would really like this washing line. Sad but true, I have always wanted a washing line that you stand on the patio and send the items to dry down the line, and not get soggy feet from the lawn.
    I have contacted the company and it costs the same to buy as it does to send, so it is getting really expensive.
    I have searched and can't find anything similar in the UK.
    Can anyone help in terms of where I could buy the items here in the UK?
    Thank you
    Sorry, can't help but thanks for the link to a very interesting site. I would love loads of items from them but they are expensive aren't they? Maybe I can encourage OH to make them... ;)
    PS. If you have a Boyes store near you I found the pulley bits and pieces for an airer there. They might have some of the items you are looking for. (They stock a lot of things that can't be found anywhere else, like an Alladin's cave :) )
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  • Badrick
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    The connectors are known as Wire Rope Clamps, loads on fleabay for less than a couple of quid a pair. :)
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