How to Build a Rope Fence | Make a Rope Railing | DIY Demonstration

In this video, Phil gives a more detailed explanation and demonstration of how to make a rope railing. He explains how to choose the right rope diameter and length, how to attach the rope to the posts, what screws we used and recommend, and every detail along the way.

0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Choosing the right rope diameter and length
1:46 - Calculations for wrapping around round posts
2:55 - How to attach the rope to the posts

Rope railings are perfect for a beach or lakefront as well as decks, docks, and even home landscapes. These decorative fences create a great nautical look that can direct foot traffic to walkways, create a barrier between two areas, and/or function as a handrail.

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[quill]

Finally a manila rope video that shows the size and explains what size should be used per your application. Appreciate it!

[timeven]

Finally someone made a good video for this project. Thanks 👍

[meeshlog]

Great, detailed video covering lots of info! I especially appreciate you including the measuring tips and which screws and tools to use. Thank you!

[MrLucidjake]

This is excellent. Simple and clearly demonstrated examples that are doable for novices like. Thanks a lot and I look forward to more content.

[webslingernz]

This is how a "HOW-TO" vide should be! Well dome Sir.

[danb]

Thank you for putting out such a high quality instructional video! Gives me more confidence ordering through you once I’m ready to start my project.

[dreamcatcherdb]

You just earned yourself a customer.

Fantastic video. Excellent website. Great selection of products. Reasonable prices. Even happens to be a fellow Michigander ta boot. I’m smitten!

Will be ordering soon.

[delphinemcnielwilson]

This is a very good idea for our deck. I’ll show my husband.
Good job

[NewHollywoodstars]

THANK YOU SO INFORMATIONAL I ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS...

[rosedunham]

Excellent instruction! I like the transcript too!

[chasemacinnis]

This video nailed everything I was wanting to know. Quality

[Chebva]

I understand you guys are promoting your product, but your videos are highly underrated. You are talking about one of the most essential products ever used and needed by man. Cordage and rope was a mainstay of prehistoric humans and its use is still necessary in the modern era. Practicing knots with a rope is a form of meditation for the wise.

[chrisprosonic]

I know it is personal preference but I like the look in the video. What is the recommended post spacing and how should each rope be.

[KaylamalonegarzaBlountCoTN]

This was very descriptive and informative! Thank you sir! ❤I think I could do this myself… I’m wanting to do about 200 yards on each side of our walkway .. and attach some lights to the top of post or maybe zigzag some string lights .. or both 😅 depending on our budget 😂 might have to hit up our local cotton mill to see if I could get some rope from them cheap

[paulagibilisco]

Thanks! Very helpful for my rope and post project!

[amarko]

I've been trying to find a better way to make a portion of my planned rope railing 'removable' so I can take a section off when the dock goes in in the summer. Do you have any ideas for something like this? The current look will be square posts drilled straight through, with 3/2" manilla rope.

[MC-wwol]

What is the size of the square post shown? What size rope do you recommend for a 4x4 square corner fence? Thanks very much!

[Dfig]

How far do you recommend the post spacing and height of rope off ground for top rope, on average.

[gayalivingston]

Hi, is there a video on how to secure those posts to ground.. trying to use it to divide a concrete driveway, neighbors and ours. Wants to keep the pole looking clean because I can't put anything on the ground to hide the bottom of the poles. Thanks

[gfunk]

Thank you for this very detailed video, it gives me hope being able to tackle my project to install stair railings with ropes. Just let me ask you a question when you don't mind. ...How do you drill the holes into the post for stair railing for the ropes? Horizontal or in an angle?

Thank you again.
G