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8 inch clothespin plans

farley

years ago I brought large clothespin springs.

still have a couple, but I can find the template anymore.,

searched all through my files, but nothing.

Anybody got the plans they want to share?

thanks in advance

farley

I did find some measurements, and a pix on line.

the top image was the size I wanted, the bottom image has all the measurements

clothespin.pdf

reible

What are these clothespins used for? And where do you find the spring?

I was thinking it might be fun to make a couple.

Ed

farley

I have one on my dash of my Honda element for the past 17 years stuck on with double stick tape, I use it for notes to remind me to do things

they are rather cool, people like them when given as a gift. I always put a strip of double stick tape on them when I give away.

easy to make.

spring, couldn't tell you where I got mine, but I did see some for sale when I was searching for plans.

reible

These don't have any other dimensions but the width which is 1-3/8". Does this sound about right?

https://www.meiselwoodhobby.com/Products/ViewProduct.aspx?id=44831

Got to call them tomorrow to decide on an order I have with them, which has a bunch of out of stock items so I can check if they have more information and possible order them.

Maybe get 10 to play with. Would be great for grand kids to hang art work etc. What woods have you used?

Ed

farley

good chance I brought them from Meisel. yea that's the width.

the ones I have didn't match up to the pattern I found.

I had to reconfigure the pattern.

I just made some using oak. I usually like a wood with a nice pattern, but usually don't have fancy wood.

I bet zebra wood would look nice.

John

reible

Thanks, I'll keep in mind that the drawing has issues and try and find the issues before making 10 of them.....

Ed

reible

BTW don't order paint from them. The lady said they have not had any in months and no idea when it will return.

Got the 10 springs on order.

Does anyone know if the real thing was beech, well at least at one time??

Ed

JPG

reible wrote BTW don't order paint from them. The lady said they have not had any in months and no idea when it will return.

Got the 10 springs on order.

Does anyone know if the real thing was beech, well at least at one time??

Ed

Does it matter?

farley

did 4 out of oak.

algale

Those look great! I just wish there was a "normal" sized clothespin in the picture to get a better sense of scale.

jsburger

JPG wrote
reible wrote BTW don't order paint from them. The lady said they have not had any in months and no idea when it will return.

Got the 10 springs on order.

Does anyone know if the real thing was beech, well at least at one time??

Ed
Does it matter?

Probably not for these but, back when we still hung clothes outside some of the pins stayed outside 24/7 on the lines. I don't know what wood they were made from but they sure weathered OK and lasted for a LONG time. Long=years and years.

Hobbyman2

jsburger wrote
JPG wrote
reible wrote BTW don't order paint from them. The lady said they have not had any in months and no idea when it will return.

Got the 10 springs on order.

Does anyone know if the real thing was beech, well at least at one time??

Ed
Does it matter?

Probably not for these but, back when we still hung clothes outside some of the pins stayed outside 24/7 on the lines. I don't know what wood they were made from but they sure weathered OK and lasted for a LONG time. Long=years and years.

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If I recall , and I could be wrong ,, they use to be made from maple , maple wont leach any tannins or stains into the laundry . all though they are only a few left mom still has some you just push down over the laundry and the clothes line that are as old as I am .

reible

Got my springs today. Don't have the large size designed yet but I can show the large spring vs the standard clothespin.

reible

First cut of a design shown. Will attempt to build a 1/2 of one to see how it's starting to look, maybe pine, or if I have some scraps of hardwood that might work, will see.

Plans subject to changes as I go....... so if you decide to try this let me know how it works or just wait for me to make one at some point.

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reible

Please note the 1-1/2" dimension is really 1-3/8", forgot to recapture after changes.......... sorry.

Ed

ryanbp01

Has anyone tried making the older style clothespin?

JPG

ryanbp01 wrote Has anyone tried making the older style clothespin?

OLDER? Style?

The one piece springless ones are the new 'improved' style.

Wikipedia say I got that bas ackwareds. :o

ryanbp01

No problem JPG, just curious.

BPR

farley

knew I had the plans, wasn't satisficed till I found them.

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