Need to drill holes for rope to pass through? Perhaps for decking or a new rope fence you wish to add to the garden? It’s a relatively simple DIY job – but, when drilling post holes for the first time, most people tend to make the same mistake. They drill a hole that’s not big […]

Need a specific length of rope? Not a problem. Here at RopesDirect, all of the ropes for sale in our store – including both natural and synthetic varieties – can be purchased by the metre. And when you checkout, simply tell us what length you require and we’ll cut the rope to size for you. […]

Splicing is an effective way to make an eye or loop at the end of your rope. The eye splice created is very strong and durable. Unlike most knots, it won’t come undone. And as long as the rope isn’t too thick or thin, the process of splicing is pretty quick and easy – even […]

Looking to buy rope online? It can be a bit of a minefield – especially if you’ve never bought rope online before. Type ‘rope for sale’ into Google search and you’ll get 800 million results in a matter of seconds. So, how on earth do you know where to shop? Here we outline just a […]