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1stWiscTrooper
09-21-2011, 09:28 PM
Hey Guys, I recently acquired a large spool of hemp or sisal (not sure which it is right now) 3/4 and 7/8 rope. I am going to be cutting it into 50 or 100 foot pickets lines for the rest of you cavalry types. I am not sure exactly what the price would be but I am just looking to see what interest there is in them.

Dan Chmelar

woolhat1864
09-21-2011, 10:36 PM
Dan,
3/4 hemp line makes a real good lead line also. If you do have hemp and not sisal I would be interested in some.

Tommy Jackson

Ross L. Lamoreaux
09-21-2011, 11:18 PM
I'd definitely be interested

Spinster
09-21-2011, 11:44 PM
If it's hemp, I'm interested.

One reenactor's picket line is another reenactor's barrier rope to keep little darlins out of the dyepots.

michael.shafto
09-22-2011, 08:09 AM
Definately put me down for one!

FTrooper
09-25-2011, 04:38 PM
Ditto...I'd take a hemp one or two in a heartbeat.

Chris Fischer
F-Troop

1stWiscTrooper
09-26-2011, 10:13 PM
I have found out what I have is Manila rope, which is also a period rope. I am thinking $30 plus actual shipping for a 50 foot length. If you are interested please contact me at dan.chmelar@gmail.com

Thanks
Dan Chmelar

1stWiscTrooper
10-09-2011, 09:06 PM
All of the 3/4 rope has been sold. I still have some of the 7/8" x 50' left. Asking $35 plus actual shipping. Here are some images of the rope.

1stWiscTrooper
10-16-2011, 09:41 AM
Price dropped to $25 plus $15 for shipping. I mostly just want to get rid of the rest of the stuff. I have 250 feet left. If anyone wants lengths different then fifty feet just let me know, I'll cut it a different length.

TheQM
10-28-2011, 10:57 PM
I just received my 7/8" rope. It is much more supple than I expected and will be easy to tie. Even though I'm not a horse person, I think it will be outstanding as a picket rope.