Metal Mini Winch Clothes line Tightener - Heavy-duty, Durable, Rustproof Clothesline Tensioner, Clothesline Cable Tightener - 3" L x 0.75" W x 2.75" H

Must-have if you are putting up a clothesline.Seems durable, rustproof as advertised.The key is big enough that you can tighten the line comfortably using just your hand.

I recently decided that I want to save more money and was trying to figure out ways to reduce my everyday living. The spouse suggested that we start hanging our laundry as the dryer uses a large amount of electricity.I went out in search of how to hang up a clothesline, and found this product as frequently purchased together with this clothesline http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y75R0S/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1So I gave it a try and ordered two of these along with the clothesline. I actually wasn't sure how it was going to work yet, but I did know that I wanted to hang my laundry between two trees in my backyard that were conveniently 45 feet apart.I have no idea if I used this tool correctly or not, but I ran the line through one of the holes on the end of the tightener, then around a tree branch that's about 10 inches in diameter, then through the hole on the other end of this tightener, then through the center hole, and started winding until I felt enough line was wrapped around the center (about six turns). Then I did the same thing around the other tree, and this time tightened until the line was as straight as I could get it. Then I went back to the first tree and tightened a few more turns until I couldn't turn anymore.So again, I don't know if that's how you're supposed to use this cable tightener, but it has been working marvelously. I fill the line with clothes every weekend and it holds up fine. Last weekend I hung up all my heavy dog blankets and couch covers that were due for washing, and it was very windy. The line held up, the blankets never touched the ground, and the wind didn't cause any problems. The tighteners never loosened or showed any signs of wear. I did have to tighten once after hanging my first load of laundry, but I think that was due to the line stretching and not due to the tighteners. If the lines stretches some more, I think it will be super easy to tighten again.Also of note, there is a lever that you can push on this tightener that will allow you to release the cable if you need to take it down. I mostly keep my clothesline up, but there have been times I needed to take it down because it was in the way. So it was nice to be able to do so, and then easily put it back up.I am very happy with this result, and can't wait to see my reduced electric bill.

Recommend 1/8 inch or smaller wire rope.

This was the perfect upgrade to the winch that normally comes with the winter pool cover cable. Those that come with the pool cover never last the winter because they are cheap. This metal winch is heavier duty and has lasted me several years so far.

This was extremely simple to use and very strong!

Very strong, held my clothes line as needed. Easy to tighten as the line stretched. Definitely worth the money. Great design

These are amazing! Who knew I would be so proud of a perfectly tight, no-sag, proud little clothesline!!! Trust me, you WANT these!

It looks like it would be OK but it's too small to accept 1/4" cable. Unfortunately, that spec is not in the description. FYI, I was trying to use 3/16" cable that is 1/4" with the vinyl wrap.