Summary
Replacing clips and the plastic clothesline cord on a Hills rotary clothesline in Ferrymead required keeping the existing rotary frame while restoring full function. The customer asked for new replacement clips and restringing of the clothesline cord to avoid replacing the entire unit. The job received three offers and was assigned for $200. The handyman discovered original clips would have to be ordered from Australia, which would have taken weeks, so he sourced dimensions and organised replacement parts via 3D printing instead. He fitted the 3D-printed replacement clips, restrung the green plastic cord shown in the photos, and returned the rotary line to good working order. The customer rated the work 5/5 and praised the high standard of work and clear communication. A practical repair that preserved the existing Hills rotary structure and solved a tricky parts issue locally.
Final Cost
200
Completed on
01 Nov 2026
Location
Christchurch
Completed by
Renan
Ferrymead, Christchurch, New Zealand
Customer Review
5.0
We were delighted to have our washing line fixed to a high standard. when he realized that he could not source the broken clips for the Hills Rotary line unless he ordered from Australia, taking weeks to get here, he set about googling dimensions and designing one he could send to a 3D printer. We were amazed he had the ability to create something like that. He made a great job of attaching the clips and restringing the washing line to great satisfaction to us. He communicated well and kept us informed. We would highly recommend him.
- Chryssie