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I built a tree house for my kids and I’m in the process of putting up the railings. I’ve installed the 4x4 posts And I plan to run a 2x4 on top of the posts, but for the middle and bottom rail I’m using 3/4” rope that will be secured to eye bolts set in the 4x4.

What I’m wondering is if anyone knows of a good diy method for securing rope to the eye bolts? Tying will be difficult because the rope is so think but could be done if I have no other options. In reality I’d like to get a rope clamp like the one pictured below for each tie but they go for about $10 a pop for the ones large enough to secure a 3/4 rope. Since I have about 25 points to secure I’d prefer to avoid dropping that kind of money.

Is anyone aware of any way to make my own rope clamps for cheaper using rubber coated wire or anything else? Is there a clever way to secure these ropes that I’m just not aware of?

$10 clamp: enter image description here

Brh
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With wire rope one can weave a flemish splice like this:

flemish splice

I don't know whether that's possible with other (non-wire) kinds of rope though. Maybe an eye splice, then?

eye splice

Either of these could be finished by covering it with some heat-shrink tube.

Greg Hill
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Rope Clamp

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https://www.eagleind.com/accessories/

https://www.grainger.com/search/material-handling/lifting-pulling-positioning/wire-rope-and-fittings/wire-rope-clips?ts_optout=true&searchQuery=rope+clamp&categoryIndex=1

Please make sure you get/ask the maximum grip capacity and set a safety factor of 2 to 4. Safe working load = Capacity/Safety Factor.

r13
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I’d drill a hole in the post, pass the rope through it, and tie an overhand knot.

Pete Becker
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