Thanks to all for the leads. Went to a welder to get the "pipe" type of clothesline which is what we were really looking for ... went ahead and ordered it. He said that years ago he made many of these, but haven't had anyone ask for one in about three years. I won't say what it cost (MUCH more than I expected) ... I have to assume that those who said this type wouldn't be much haven't tried to order 26' of pipe, eight "eye' bolts, and 3 hours of labor to put it all together. Solar dryers aren't much cheaper than the fossil fuel type!
Thanks again. great board.