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Using an item for something other than intended

13 years ago

Someone may have already discovered this and posted it, but I did not see it. This was an answer to one of my needs and may help others

In the paint section of Lowes I found an item called Warner paint pail chain. It is to hang a paint bucket from a ladder. It is perfect to suspend hanging baskets, wind chimes, etc. from limbs up to a couple of inches in diameter. It also swivels. The cost was $1.98.

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melvalena
13 years ago
Sounds promising! I googled it and didn't find any pictures of one. I'll go shopping tomorrow and see what I can find.
I've been thinking about swivels for hanging plants anyway.

this sounds like it will be even cheaper than swivels!
I also need something other than wire to hang things from tree limbs.

Thanks.
wilo
13 years ago
I found Warner paint pail hook on Lowe's website, but not chain. Is this it?

Here is a link that might be useful: paint pail hook
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Original Author
13 years ago
wilo

Yes that is it. It is 7 inches long. I bought one to try and it met my need, so I returned for another. The lower limbs on my tree were too small in diameter to support a hanging basket. The hook on this item was just right to fit the next higher and sturdier branches.
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13 years ago
Anyone know where to get twine suitable for restringing a large wind chime? I know I can use woven fishing line, but surely there is a regular product for this?

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