What size sisal rope do I need to fix this cat tree? Any suggestions? I keep buying the wrong size..
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HI!! I have not had to buy rope for my cat tree yet, but I will soon need to. I would like to know where you bought yours? Sorry i could not be more help..:(
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Hi Ioana: I would go with 1/2" diameter sisal rope, but just make sure you wrap it tight. You could always put a double layer on your cat tree so that your cats could enjoy more scratching.
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Hi Fosh, while ours is strung between two trees that are 24'9" apart(measuring from the inside distance between the trees), the nylon ropes we use for the hammock are tied to the trees at 8'9" off the ground and extend 7' to the end of the carabiner, which ends up being 13'9" apart (adjust for your personal comfort). We used Chouinard/mountain climbing carabiners rated at 4000 lbs. If you have to use a stand, I suggest getting the largest one you can and if necessary, use nylon rope and climbing carabiners to attach to the the loops of the hammock. It will give you a wider "swing" in the hammock. Additionally, it makes it easier to remove the hammock before it gets wet. We bring ours in at nite and the carabiners make it easy. Another point...don't lay in the hammock if you have buttons on your back pockets. You may snag a string and break it like we did. It easy to repair by tying the strings back together in a double knot, but thought I'd bring it up as a cautionary tale. I hope this is helpful to you. I LOVE my hammock and hope you will enjoy yours as much. Lee
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I would not recommend using rope. You need some type of steel strand which needs to be as tight as possible between two trees.
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i bought a 24" long and 10" wide wooden swing minus the rope because i used chainsthis is what i did:the wooden seat has 4 holes on one side i put a rope in a u shape and knoted the ends at the bottom same on the other side,installed a S hood in the middle of the U at both side,hooked chain and at top the same.hope i made myself clear
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The diameter is 5 inches. My cats really like the Rolanda cat tree, and even the larger cat fits through the top whole easily. Hope that helps!
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Mine is about 4'7"tall. My cats have enjoyed this tree to pieces. Literally...They have played and scratched on it to the point that the sisal rope wrap around poles had to be fixed. Still Happy!
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if the pole itself isn't damaged you could try stripping the rope off and apply new rope over it!I see it's stapled at the top and bottom but I've no clue if it's also glues onOR you could go out and buy some round fence poling cut it to size cover it with rope and drill in the holes for the screws to go into it!.......ya I've altered it some and will some more.
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My rope is much too short as well:( The thickness is approximately 3" in diameter. I don't know what we will do to make this rope longer. I really don't want to tie another rope on because it will look terrible and may not hold. May have to return swing.
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James - Been awhile since I put it on, but I did three trees with a 2"diameter covering approximately 3 feet of trunk on each. Just guessing, but 20 feet or better? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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under 40lbs would be good. I really like my armarkat cat tree. I have three cats and they love.... it. I researched which one was the best and armarkat company came in second, first was way to expensive. They are also very affordable. My husband put together in no time and said about the quality was really good... Get it!!!!!!
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Mine is a frew years old now and is 4" measuring it across. Measuring the circumference its about 13". My cat just loves this perch and it is in front of a big window. The only thing is the surface where the cat lays at the top got too matted so I ripped it off and carefully removed all staples or sharp edges. Then I buy a small piece of thick carpeting remnant in beige and cut it around to fit in the spot. You dont even need any glue, nails etc if you make it a little bigger and it squeezes in nicely. this way you can rid of the old smelly part where the cat lays on. my cat has taken to clawing at the post and shredding the sisel. also she claws around the top edge...:( hope this helps
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My cats love this climber too much too. They use it sooo much they have thrashed one of the bottom posts too. Im considering just buying some sisca rope to staple gun around the eye sore part of it.
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What will I be hanging this on or from? I hung mine from a tree it's pretty big and the rope is long. All I need was a 2 foot chain link to connect around the tree with.
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Hmm, I really don't know what to tell you because all cats are different I guess. My cat loved the thing before I had it put together. I know she partly loves being high up so she can look out my big picture window and watch the squirrels and birds! Maybe put it by a window, or even try catnip. I have friends who put catnip on their cat tree's and it seems to work. I'm sorry to hear your cats are not at excited about this tree as mine is!
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I gave to my daughter as a gift. She had problems and I gave a bad review but she contacted the company and received a whole new cat tree. I would highly recommend them but I don't know the company.
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This isn't the configuration I have. This is the one I have: Armarkat B6802 68-Inch Cat Tree, Ivory. It's a few dollars more, but looking at both, I'd say it's worth the difference. My cat LOVES it!
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I don't see why not! I would try to get the new rope as tight as possible. As I make all my own cat trees, scratch platforms I think you would be fine and as you said, the old wrap hasn't come unraveled. I made my kitty a 4 ft post out of a 4x4 & when it becomes well used, ( like yours) I intend to just wrap over it.