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pauleyc
pauleyc Posts: 133 Forumite
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Hi there
Can any of you lovely peeps tell me where to get some pegs that last and dont crumble (all over the garden) when been used a couple of times. Its driving me crazy:mad: as i try to peg and they snap into bits!
Thank you:D
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  • building_with_lego
    building_with_lego Posts: 2,606 Forumite
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    Lakeland to the rescue: soft grip pegs that come in a little caddy- they just go on and on and are really strong but don't leave horrible marks.
    They call me Dr Worm... I'm interested in things; I'm not a real doctor but I am a real worm. :grin:
  • lizzyb1812
    lizzyb1812 Posts: 1,392 Forumite
    edited 27 August 2011 at 4:20PM
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    I use wooden ones
    "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain." ~ Vivian Greene
  • Patchwork_Quilt
    Patchwork_Quilt Posts: 1,839 Forumite
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    Another vote for wooden ones - they're made from environmentally friendly materials and they go on for years. However, I can't seem to get on with dolly pegs. I like the spring-loaded version.
  • Newgirl_2
    Newgirl_2 Posts: 367 Forumite
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    I'm guessing it's plastic ones that are doing this? The reason most pegs crumble is when they are left outside to bake in the sun (or if you live with my OH, get frostbite over winter!).

    I've never had a problem with even the cheap and cheerful ones from Wilkinson's or Tesco if you bring them in when you retrieve your laundry.

    Newgirl
  • crazyguy
    crazyguy Posts: 5,495 Forumite
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    You could also try the very big bull dog clips !
  • Emm-in-a-pickle
    Emm-in-a-pickle Posts: 1,633 Forumite
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    I extra strong soft grip pegs - I`ll never buy the cheao flimsy pegs again!
  • Hobsons_Choice
    Hobsons_Choice Posts: 1,123 Forumite
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    Wooden ones for me...bought 'em from Tesco and they last well.
    Normal people worry me.
  • katsclaws
    katsclaws Posts: 399 Forumite
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    I had pegs from Marks and Spencer. They lasted for years. I have recently bought some from John Lewis and they have been awful.
  • deborah64
    deborah64 Posts: 323 Forumite
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    Another vote for wooden pegs, changed from plastic this year for the very same reason,
    Had quite a job finding some though xx
  • Torry_Quine
    Torry_Quine Posts: 18,840 Forumite
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    Have only ever used wooden pegs, they last for ever. Never leave them out though.
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