OS wooden clothes props

Sunnyday

Has anyone any idea of anywhere that sells these?
Preferably the adjustable ones with 2 pieces of wood and pegs to adjust the height.
My metal ones don`t seem to last very long and either go rusty or the plastic adjustable scrw in bit breaks off.
I`d like a wooden one like my mum used to have but one piece of wood wouldn`t be long enough and i doubt that i could make the peg bits. I remember that they had some sort of banding too to keep the 2 pieces of wood together.
Thanks.
SD

northern_star

Saw these for sale just the other day in our local hardware shop (think they were priced around £4.50) - so they are still around. I think your best bet is a small independent ironmonger/diy shop like this. Hope you have one locally.

Sunnyday

OO i didn`t think that anywhere would have them. The hardware stores that were local to us have all dissappeared now.
We are in Yorks too, Sheffield to be exact are you near to there?
SD

Bella79

my hubby made one for me and i love it lol ! he got a narrow plank would went up and down it a few times with sandpaper and cut a v in top voila !

Sunnyday

Thanks,
if i can`t find anywhere that sells the adjustable ones i will be doing this.
Just need to see how long a piece of wood i can fit in DH`s car
SD

SmellyOldSock

Hi

My hubbie, kids and I went for a lovely walk in the woods one day, I ended up with a lovely natural prop!

best wishes
Charlotte

squiggles

can you not buy 2 bits of wood and drill holes and just screw them together or use a nut a bolt even to make 1 long clothes prop.

Ytaya

Got any garden canes? A friend of mine made a very serviceable prop by tie-wrapping two canes together! Left a tiny bit of slack at the top to allow the line to slip between the canes, but pulled the wraps tight further down.

Sunnyday

I doubt that the canes would work for me i`m afraid.
The washing line runs the entire length of the garden and the weight of a full line would probably snap the canes.
I`m going to look at the diy centre when i get chance to go, hopefully soon!
Thanks
SD

Valli

Hi Sunnyday!
If you're ever in CHESTERFIELD try
JOHNSONS IRONMONGERS
Chatsworth Road (A619 I think)
Chesterfield
It's on the Brampton Mile near the end or Barker Lane
They are £4.99
early closing on Wednesdays! - yes, it's that old fashioned.
I am not connected with them in any way other than as a customer.

Sunnyday

Thanks very much Valli,
i might be able to get there next weekend.
You`re a star.:j
SD