Joining washing line

[The Natural Philosopher]

Then you need a better knot. Cabnt remember what I sued..somethig nautical learned in Scout camp probably..some sort of bowline and loop ..

[Helen Deborah Vecht]

"Mary Fisher" typed

Skip string it some place for climbing plants to cling use imagination...

[Lobster]

A fisherman's knot won't slip:

[Helen Deborah Vecht]

"Dave Liquorice" typed

A proper knot might hold or might fail. In the event of failure, a single ruined garment is likely to cost more to replace than a length of washing line.

Rather sad that adults are discussing these things long past midnight...

[Bob Eager]

There's a big assumption being made here; that is, that the line broke (or that longer lengths are available). Perhaps they want it longer than commonly available lengths...

[Frank Erskine]

I've not used a washing line for many years.

:-)

[George]

Yeah tis a bugger trying to sleep.

[Roger]

The message from "Bob Eager" contains these words:

I recently replaced my clothes line, buying a 15 metre length for a ridiculously small amount. In retrospect I probably didn't need even 10 metres but I erred on the side of caution. If I had a situation that needed the whole 15 metres it would have sagged almost to the ground when loaded.

It is attached to the hooks on the posts by knots - IIRC figure of eights rather than simple overhand knots. If I had any doubt about the safety I would have put a further stop knot on each projecting tail.

[Owain]

If the scoutmaster had been teaching you nautical habits I don't blame you for sueing :-)

Owain

[Cicero]

================================== I don't think you will ever successfully join wire rope (plastic (wire core)) by knotting.

You could make a satisfactory join by cannibalising bits of a 'choc bloc' like these:

you choose the right size you'll be able to thread the rope through to make intersecting loops.

Cic.

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[Mary Fisher]

I was in the arms of Morpheus by then. At least, that's who he said he was ...

But surely you're not going to ruin a garment because of a broken line? If it's so fragile it shouldn't be washed!

Mary

[Mary Fisher]

It's the envoronmentally friendly thing to do.

[Mary Fisher]

Is that your latest project, Owain? I'll subscribe!

Mary

[Bob Eager]

That's what clothes props are for! :-)

[Cicero]

================================== It hasn't always been so.

Cast your mind back to the 1950s when washing lines were made from hemp. Some people used to smoke them.

Cic.

[Owain]

It was a parody of a televisual panel game called "Have I Got News For You" which each week features a Guest Publication; last week's was Antique Barbed Wire Collector.

Owain

[Mary Fisher]

There was once a half hour programme on Radio 4 about barbed wire, its hisotry and development as well as uses, it was fascinating!

I'm pleased that there's some wit on tv!

Mary