Uses for old ropes

[Tom Dunlap]

At some time, we all have ropes to retire. There are lots of arbo uses for worn ropes. Tieing down trailer loads, short loops, etc.

What about non-arbo retirement uses? Leashes for the pooch, belts, tie a Monkey's fist around a marble or a bowling ball...

Has anyone made a rope rug?

http://www.roperugs.com/

I have a bunch of old Arborplex that's begging for another use. I did a little bit of weaving but it seemed that AP would make a really lumpy rug since it wouldn't flatten. Another attempt was to tack down an end and coil it. Tacking with hot glue kept it in place. Hot glue has it's place but I think that a rug would fall apart after some time. Two other ideas came to me. Either use construction adhesive or outdoor carpet glue.

Are there any other non-arbo uses for ropes?

What have other people made from old ropes?

 

[theXman]

Give 10 foot sections of it to new workers, so they can practice their knots at home.

Or you can use it for those antique beds that use rope instead of a boxspring.

Or really large diameter rope for a guard rail with wooden posts along your driveway for that "coastal" look.

Or, it's also good for tying up people when you break into their houses to rob them. Still has plenty of strength to hold human limbs together. (which I may resort to soon if the weather doesn't co-operate)

 

[Colin]

Just make sure you learn the Handcuff knot! /forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Merak]

Tree swings.

 

[tophopper]

Dog toys!!

My dogs can destroy any purchased dog toys within minutes.
A short piece tied into knots or a loop and the dogs love em. Great for tug of war, or simply just chewing. They last forever and thre dogs still love em when they're all frayed.

I suppose one should use discretion and remember not to leave fido home alone with that brand new climbing line sitting around /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Ive also used an old rope to make a traveling dog run.


Short pieces ar good for tying up the the spouse too! /forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif