Wet laundry pulls a long line into a deep sag, and sheets end up brushing the grass. This steel prop slides under the rope and takes the weight, extending anywhere up to 85 inches so it can be matched to the height of a line already strung across the yard.
The pole slides open and locks at whatever length the situation calls for, reaching a maximum of 85 inches. That range covers a line strung low between two short posts as well as one hung high across a wide yard, and the same prop can be reset as the load on the line changes through the day.
A stake at the base pushes into the soil so the pole stands on its own rather than leaning against the tension of the rope. Once seated, it holds position while a full load of towels goes up, and it lifts back out when the yard needs mowing or the line comes down for the season.
The shaft measures 1.75 inches in diameter, thick enough in steel to carry a heavy, dripping load without bowing. Assembly is quick, and the piece works strictly as support: it holds up a clothesline that has already been mounted between posts or hooks rather than serving as the mounting point itself.
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