Mangle/wringer?

[Theresa]

Hi! I'm wondering if anyone knows of a company in the UK which would sell a new wringer? The antique ones are just too heavy and the wringers are normally shot. When I lived in the US I got one from Lehman's and there are some other companies catering to simple living or prepping that carry them. However I can't seem to find anything similar for the UK. Any suggestions for where to search would be much appreciated!!

Thanks!

 

[Robmc]

Would this be big enough for the purpose you intend?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Ring-...garment-portable-mangle-wringer-/251530989482

 

[Goatboy]

Hehe, that brought back memories of having a bath in the kitchen sink as a kid and fearing that I'd be put through the mangle afterwards if I didn't behave.

They seem to have totally disappeared from the UK bar old ones on Ebay/Gumtree though there are versions for the car detailing industry for chamois cloths and the likes. I think they may be a bit wee for doing sheets and the likes though.

I did use one as a cider press round at a mates years ago. Roughly chopped the apples and popped them in a cloth bag then through the mangle.

 

[British Red]

I restored one - not a huge job but does take some time

Completed Mangle in table mode by British Red, on Flickr

Completed Mangle in Laundry Mode by British Red, on Flickr

 

[Joonsy]

Hehe, that brought back memories

They seem to have totally disappeared from the UK bar old ones

certainly did bring back memories disappeared along with washboards and plungers, as kids we used to ''play'' our washboard (better known as making a ''right old racket'')