use a 20foot scaffold tubes or tube, use post hole mix quick setting, two three bags, did a hole or pit, 2 foot deep same square you need it for the weight stop the post leaning over, put a post each end, or fix one end to a building. then when you put your wash out ,it's nice high in the wind/air high washing lines like this are very popular in UK, had mine 22 years, still good, drill the post I used strong wire to fix the pulley to the top, and winder at the bottom about 4 foot up,
Thank you for posting. My only concern would be that within a very short time and some rainy weather, the pole will become loose and start to pull away and tilt. Cement should have been poured into the hole to secure it.
Absolutely, you are correct. The only reason we didn’t pour cement with this one is because we are building a barndo about 2 acres behind where this is, and we will have to move it in a few months. Thank you so much for watching and leaving us a reply!
I didn't quite hear the last part something what for a day or two?. Right after tighten the rope. I'm so interested in making myself same clothes line but I'm not to good of a handyman so I'm basically writing down every step from your video on how to do this. So I very much appreciate your sharing with us thank yous.😊
I'm in shock! All the money and time spent on this project. The pole won't last because you didn't put cement in the hole!! I must say I do like the pulley system method. And will use this when I start my clothed line project.
Good eye! We chose not to cement it in on purpose, because we were right in the middle of building our house and planned to move it about 2 acres back closer to the house once it was completed. We just completed the house, so now this clothesline will be dug up and redone with treated wood and cement for a more permanent line.
Not just for blankets. Once you start loading the line, the line will start to sag in the middle. What you need is an extra piece of 4"x2" It will need to be six or seven feet. On one end cut a V shaped notch, a few inches deep. Cut it across the four-inch width, not the two-inch, or there will be insufficient wood/strength in the end of the pole. Slip the notched end under the middle of the rope and raise the pole. Because it is six or seven feet long, the pole will lift the rope upwards and will keep your clothes clear of the ground. When you want to take the clothes down, remove the pole and the rope will sag down to enable you to easily un-peg the clothes.
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I’m looking forward to putting up a clothesline great video new friend 😊
use a 20foot scaffold tubes or tube, use post hole mix quick setting, two three bags, did a hole or pit, 2 foot deep same square you need it for the weight stop the post leaning over, put a post each end, or fix one end to a building. then when you put your wash out ,it's nice high in the wind/air high washing lines like this are very popular in UK, had mine 22 years, still good, drill the post I used strong wire to fix the pulley to the top, and winder at the bottom about 4 foot up,
Thank you for posting. My only concern would be that within a very short time and some rainy weather, the pole will become loose and start to pull away and tilt. Cement should have been poured into the hole to secure it.
Absolutely, you are correct. The only reason we didn’t pour cement with this one is because we are building a barndo about 2 acres behind where this is, and we will have to move it in a few months. Thank you so much for watching and leaving us a reply!
I’d be willing to bet it would last a while. I guess it depends on the soil and the weather, but he dug nice narrow hole. Lol
It's a stainless J hook. The Amish do use concrete. Dirt only cause it to lean inward after 2 washes.
I grew up with clothes lines instead of dryers lol
Great!! Thank you
I didn't quite hear the last part something what for a day or two?. Right after tighten the rope. I'm so interested in making myself same clothes line but I'm not to good of a handyman so I'm basically writing down every step from your video on how to do this. So I very much appreciate your sharing with us thank yous.😊
Great how-to. Thanks :) Do these plastic pulleys last very long?
I'm in shock! All the money and time spent on this project. The pole won't last because you didn't put cement in the hole!! I must say I do like the pulley system method. And will use this when I start my clothed line project.
Only an hour? I want to do this now. 😄
how tall is the post? Maybe like 8 feet? Would that be tall enough?
Need concrete to hold posts more securely.
What about rain? Does it not fall over?
Your list of materials shows two 2 X 4s but Adam said 4 X 4s. Which is it? Also, how many feet are the posts? Thanks.
Adam was correct…they are 4x4’s 🙈
Ok great thanks! Love your videos!
Did you treat the wood first? Plus you didn’t put in cement.
Good eye! We chose not to cement it in on purpose, because we were right in the middle of building our house and planned to move it about 2 acres back closer to the house once it was completed. We just completed the house, so now this clothesline will be dug up and redone with treated wood and cement for a more permanent line.
Why do you call it old fashioned ? its normal here , nothing better than clothes drying in fresh air
Where would find a pully at. And how would you get the rope tight enough for hanging blankets towels etc.
Not just for blankets. Once you start loading the line, the line will start to sag in the middle. What you need is an extra piece of 4"x2" It will need to be six or seven feet. On one end cut a V shaped notch, a few inches deep. Cut it across the four-inch width, not the two-inch, or there will be insufficient wood/strength in the end of the pole.
Slip the notched end under the middle of the rope and raise the pole. Because it is six or seven feet long, the pole will lift the rope upwards and will keep your clothes clear of the ground. When you want to take the clothes down, remove the pole and the rope will sag down to enable you to easily un-peg the clothes.
Why was he so rude to you?
You got good video editing. Your spouse doesn’t seem very enthusiastic about your videos though lol.
Lol he is by nature very quiet but thankfully he is a good sport. The videos are definitely more my thing than his.