Washing-line query.

Pyxis

This might be a really stupid question, but I'm here to learn!


My old washing line broke some time ago. I have bought a new length of line, but it just has bare ends.

Do you know how I could crimp the ends into loops?

I know I could just tie a large knot, but was wondering if there was a way of making a tidy loop with one of those metal crimp things.

It would have to be strong enough not to come undone when there's a line-full of wet washing on it, obviously!

I told you it was a stupid question, , but it would be nice if I could do it properly.

Thanks.

[Deleted User]

The way I made loops on mine was to fold the end over into a loop and the bind it with garden tie wire (Ty-raps would probably do ok, too), and then to make sure it can't slip I folded the loose end back over the binding and bound that with wire again. Before folding the loop I slid a piece of plastic tubing over the line to provide a bit of additional wear resistance.

spadoosh

Youd need a crimping tool and something to crimp.

You can get screw/allen key versions, cable clamps, some are neater than others. I imagine ebay would be a good place to get them.

kathrynha

I'd go for a round turn and two half hitches around the support at both ends. Can't beat a good knot.
If you wanted it to look neater, then you could duct tape around the knot, which would also strengthen it.

Pyxis

Thanks for the suggestions.

Re. the garden wire, I'm just wondering if over time it might rust and then break? How long have you had yours up?

A galvanised clamp might be the thing.

As might the crimping tool.

I'll do some googling now that I have an idea of what I'm looking for!


Failing everything, there is the knot approach, but I was thinking I'd like to try something tidier-looking. Knotting plasticised washing-line isn't as easy as it sounds!


Thanks guys! :A

[Deleted User]

Pyxis wrote: »

Re. the garden wire, I'm just wondering if over time it might rust and then break?

The wire I used is plastic coated, but Ty-raps will be fine. As long as you turn the end back on itself and bind it again it won't pull out.

stator

Use a clamp like this
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Security/d200/Shackles+%26+Chain/sd2612/Wire+Rope+Clamp/p73844
And a thimble like this:
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Security/d200/Shackles+%26+Chain/sd2612/Wire+Rope+Thimble/p70990

Pyxis

stator wrote: »

Use a clamp like this
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Security/d200/Shackles+%26+Chain/sd2612/Wire+Rope+Clamp/p73844
And a thimble like this:
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Security/d200/Shackles+%26+Chain/sd2612/Wire+Rope+Thimble/p70990

Thank you. I feel a trip to B&Q coming on!

marc81

By the time you start spending money on clamps and hooks that may not work how you want or break you could consider a different line? I bought a retractable washing line from Argos for £5.99, fixed it to the house at one end and screwed the loop into a tree at the bottom of the garden, works a treat... retracts neatly in to its housing when not in use. You could probably even get them cheaper on Ebay.

spadoosh

Pyxis wrote: »

Thank you. I feel a trip to B&Q coming on!

They sell them in boxes of 5/6 for about £5. Id go screwfix or t'internet.

You can get prettier hex versions (less intrusive/sharp looking) online.

Pyxis

marc81 wrote: »

By the time you start spending money on clamps and hooks that may not work how you want or break you could consider a different line? I bought a retractable washing line from Argos for £5.99, fixed it to the house at one end and screwed the loop into a tree at the bottom of the garden, works a treat... retracts neatly in to its housing when not in use. You could probably even get them cheaper on Ebay.

Might be worth a look. Depends how long they make them.

I would also need to consider what to do with a redundant but brand-new length of washing-line!
That could be a whole new thread!