Hills Hoist Winder Cover
Winder covers and handle grips for Hills rotary clotheslines — an Aussie backyard icon worth repairing.
Winder covers and handle grips for Hills rotary clotheslines — an Aussie backyard icon worth repairing.
Common failure: Winder handle covers crack and the gearbox fills with grit.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we’ll let you know what’s realistic before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Hills |
|---|---|
| Common failure mode | Winder handle covers crack and the gearbox fills with grit |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ASA |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $15 – $32 |
| Expected lifespan | 3–5 years outdoors |
| Outdoor suitable | Yes |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
