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Can we talk rope on here?
Posted on 10/18/16 at 9:13 am
Posted on 10/18/16 at 9:13 am
This is a spin-off from my trail-cutting thread and needing a 'rope rail' to help on steeper sections until I have a chance to cut proper steps.
i don't want to go so over-the-top (1 1/2" marine grade rope) due to expense because i'll need several hundred feet..but don't want it too small to 'feel good' when gripping.
what are your thoughts about:
1. Nylon vs Manila? I see manila shrinks when wet but i like the more natural look and its much cheaper. the evans cordage manila seems like a good quality rope that won't break the bank and feels good for gripping.
2. 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4"? I was originally going with 3/4" but now i'm not so sure. i'm thinking 1/2" is just too small. is 5/8" an adequate size for gripping or should i just stick with 3/4"?
3. how do you recommend i tie it off? i like this look below. he actually runs a screw in at the start of the rope that disappears into the twine for a very clean finished look. obviously i wont have that much slack in my rope railing and i wont be using rope that thick (thats 1 1/2" rope)
Youtube
i don't want to go so over-the-top (1 1/2" marine grade rope) due to expense because i'll need several hundred feet..but don't want it too small to 'feel good' when gripping.
what are your thoughts about:
1. Nylon vs Manila? I see manila shrinks when wet but i like the more natural look and its much cheaper. the evans cordage manila seems like a good quality rope that won't break the bank and feels good for gripping.
2. 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4"? I was originally going with 3/4" but now i'm not so sure. i'm thinking 1/2" is just too small. is 5/8" an adequate size for gripping or should i just stick with 3/4"?
3. how do you recommend i tie it off? i like this look below. he actually runs a screw in at the start of the rope that disappears into the twine for a very clean finished look. obviously i wont have that much slack in my rope railing and i wont be using rope that thick (thats 1 1/2" rope)
Youtube
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Posted on 10/18/16 at 9:39 am to CAD703X
Check out the yellow poly on the roll at Lowes. It is I think 3/4" and has a very high load limit compared to its low cost. I believe it was around 75 cents per foot with a 1000lb load limit. I bought several rolls to secure my floating dock when a storm broke it loose. Used leftovers for swings for the kids. If you feel its too small in diameter, knot it every few feet for better grip.
you could tie it off with a bowline knot if you want it to come back off easily, or just wrap it around the tree a few times and tie it off with a taught line hitch or a couple half hitches if you want to take slack out.
you could tie it off with a bowline knot if you want it to come back off easily, or just wrap it around the tree a few times and tie it off with a taught line hitch or a couple half hitches if you want to take slack out.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 9:49 am to CAD703X
I need to learn more rope knots
Posted on 10/18/16 at 9:53 am to CAD703X
Manila would most definitely not be my choice, it rots after very few wet dry cycles and I would hate the rope to part whilst I was pulling myself up a hill.
As to size, the bigger the better in this application, less stress on the hands, tie it to a tree on the top with a 1/2 hitch, pull to next anchor point and tie another half hitch, repeat as necessary.
As to size, the bigger the better in this application, less stress on the hands, tie it to a tree on the top with a 1/2 hitch, pull to next anchor point and tie another half hitch, repeat as necessary.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:29 am to Chris4x4gill2
Looks like you can get 3/4" polypro rope at Home Depot for less than $0.05/foot. That would be my choice.
Harbor Freight sells 1/4" welded zinc plated chain for $30 for a 35ft roll. With a 20% off coupon that's about $0.69/ft. You might spend a little more but after you pull it out and are done with it I would have a lot more use for a bunch of used chain than I would a bunch of used rope. Plus you don't have to worry about rope burn with a chain.
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Harbor Freight sells 1/4" welded zinc plated chain for $30 for a 35ft roll. With a 20% off coupon that's about $0.69/ft. You might spend a little more but after you pull it out and are done with it I would have a lot more use for a bunch of used chain than I would a bunch of used rope. Plus you don't have to worry about rope burn with a chain.
LINK
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:31 am to biggsc
All of the knots you need
Amazon fan, I'd go with that yellow rope. I have used it for all kinds of things, and it holds up really well in the elements
Amazon fan, I'd go with that yellow rope. I have used it for all kinds of things, and it holds up really well in the elements
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:36 am to Hammertime
Thanks buddy 
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:53 am to CAD703X
quote:
Can we talk rope on here?
Who are we hanging?
Posted on 10/18/16 at 10:56 am to CAD703X
Next time you're in Lowe's wiping out the stock of some smart doodad go grab you some rope.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 12:11 pm to junkfunky
Posted on 10/18/16 at 2:40 pm to CAD703X
Nylon will last the longest.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 4:47 pm to CHEDBALLZ
still debating rope v chain. not sure how long these will be there..certainly until i figure out a cheap way to mill downed trees to make steps.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 4:50 pm to CAD703X
You want plastic rope. Won't go bad in the Louisiana Environment.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 5:08 pm to CAD703X
You wanna put chain as a handhold? That's not smart at all
Posted on 10/18/16 at 7:48 pm to Hammertime
chain will be noisy too...especially if this is a trail used to make it up the hill for a deer hunt...
Posted on 10/18/16 at 8:02 pm to CAD703X
Anyone know about knots or can refer a good website? We have a very old frame with many knots, some have names some knot(just playing), I would like to name them all.
Posted on 10/18/16 at 8:50 pm to QuietTiger
Id go 1/2 inch braided and def not buy from depot. Thats cheap chinese shite.
Order online from the marine stores, yea you get what ya paid for (New England Ropes)
Three strand twist will be a lot slicker when wet than braided
Order online from the marine stores, yea you get what ya paid for (New England Ropes)
Three strand twist will be a lot slicker when wet than braided
This post was edited on 10/18/16 at 8:52 pm
Posted on 10/19/16 at 5:42 am to Chris4x4gill2
quote:
Check out the yellow poly on the roll at Lowes.
DON'T USE THAT! Sun breaks it down fast and you will be replacing it with in a year.
Posted on 10/19/16 at 6:02 am to fishfighter
I used to have a few pieces of 20ft rigging rope that came off of boats that sat in the bed of my truck year round covered in mud. Gabriel hardware in ponchatoula used to sell them for like $5 a piece in pretty good shape. They lasted 5-10 years
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