Adding New Rope To A 24" Extension Ladder. Re-rope a ladder. How to repair a ladder.

[@skippy3309]

Awesome tutorial. I snapped my old stock rope and couldn’t work out how it all went together. I watched your video and re roped it with the new rope you recommended. Now it works like new again. Thank you so much for your help. Much appreciated 💪

[@ismaele.carreras4388]

This was a terrific video - clear and easy to follow. I had to replace the rope on my extension ladder, so it was great to have this as a resource. I was able to get all of the material I needed at the hardware store to do the job, and finished the project in less than 15 minutes.

[@opareynolds7090]

I felt like I wasn't very smart , looking this up. Actually found this video to be informative. TY

[@EdenMcKenzie]

Exactly what I needed, thank you. This is the best ladder rope tutorial on youtube.

[@jackieacheson4928]

Thank you for posting this. My dad, (77) has never used the pulley and wanted help figuring it out. I had no clue so I found this. Very helpful.

[@Idahopainter]

Glad I could help

[@brianmcgarry8745]

Re-Roped my 24 ft aluminum extension ladder today. Wasn't very difficult, but could have been more difficult without your instructional video. Thanks!

[@jackgates6949]

Followed your suggestions to the letter. Same exact rope/clamps at HD. Now I have a ladder with a great rope that should last for years! Thanks so much!!!

[@raymondlee7298]

I do not use my 24-foot ladder much but finally the rope broke luckily after I locked my ladder. Then I found this video to fix the original cheap rope. Thank for posting this video.

[@wimboiy1963]

Zeer vakkundig en geduldig uitgelegd. Het lijkt simpel als je het zo ziet. Heel veel dank vanuit Belgium.

[@martymcgrogan]

Thank you!! My rope disintegrated and I needed to route a new one. You covered all aspects of the job clearly, and I appreciate it.

[@sunray34charlie]

Thanks for taking the time to make the video. Most helpful I have just bought a secondhand ladder I'm restoring it as it was in poor condition without a rope or pulley at the top and I had no clue as to how to attach the rope. Thanks once again

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate the support!

[@shoppysharp9355]

Excellent tutorial to re-rope an extension ladder. Thanks.

[@squeaknsqueegeethewindowcl2314]

Thank you. My stock rope snapped other day while extending, was on last rung and it snapped , ladder came down super fast I’m amazed nothing bad actually occurred. Thanks for the detailed video. Ignore those saying too much info or too long. Be safe out there.

[@nickdeatherage595]

Thanks! I borrowed someone's ladder and broke the old, sun-damaged rope. I needed to know how to fix it and this did the trick.

[@tcbonline]

I re-roped my ladder today using this video... very helpful, thank you!

[@JellyrollHorton]

Thanks for the lesson. This operation can be very confusing when you don’t know how (the old me), but so easy when carefully explained (to the new me).

[@sandyjeyakumar5240]

Cool, simple and straightforward. Thanks for introducing rope clamp.

[@ronsanders6763]

This is the best I've seen so far as to how to replace the rope on a ladder. Others have you going around the bottom rung of the stationary part back to the bottom rung of the moving part. This looks like it would wear out the rope as there is no pulley on the bottom rung. Thanks for this great video from somebody who used his ladders on a daily basis. Keep up the good work!

[@skippy3309]

I did this on mine. Just have a little slack in your rope and it won’t wear. Stops you having a pile of rope on the ground when fully extended. Acts like a conveyer belt…

[@wolfmoongirl]

Thanks! Im a single woman home owner. My rope on my ladder deteriorated last summer and came apart and didn’t even know how to fix it. Now I can! Thanks a bunch!!!!

[@david-ky7rt]

Excellent instructional video, just put put the rope and pulley on, which the ladder never had in the first place, made life easier. Thank you. Dave (England)

[@StanWilhite]

Good video! I also use a cable tie on each end so it holds the rope in the middle of the rung. That way the rope can't slide from side to side on the rung and get tangled in your feet. Good job!

[@josepeixoto3384]

Seems like a great idea,thanks.

[@skippy3309]

That sounds like a good mod. Might have to do the same with mine.

[@kevinwalker8417]

I learned how to re-rope, what rope clamps are, and generally dig the info. Thanks for the help

[@Idahopainter]

Glad I could help!

[@bethelliott9077]

Thanks, Chris! I was getting set to play Suzy Homemaker when the rope on my 24' extension ladder broke. Project delayed, but not denied. So good to know the fix is both simple and something a non-professional can do!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching Beth!

[@FYJ2972]

Thank you, Boss. With your help, I got my 20 years old werner 1120 ladder re-roped.

[@georgetate6055]

Just what I needed, too! Clear. Precise. And, I appreciate knowing WHAT I need before I start! I have an old ladder that I haven't used in over 8 years. It's a good ladder but the rope has rotted. I actually used it for the first time in a long time to clean the gutters this spring! Next project: Paint the house! I need my ladder. Thanks!

[@Idahopainter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@opunuiful]

Awesome tutorial....just what I needed!....Thank You!

[@usagorv8779]

Thanks to your video I was able to add the rope to my 24 foot ladder. A big thanks to you.

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome, glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@deanburge8747]

great tutorial, its one of those things you dont really take notice of , thanks for taking the time to post . hi from australia

[@jacksmiles47]

Hey brotha! Been a fan for years. and your videos have helped make me money and learn a ton. I appreciate ya Chris, real talk. On the note of this video, I was searching for rope and it just popped up on Google. I didn't see it was by you, until your face showed up. A pleasant surprise. So to add to reasons why its a good idea to replace ropes when they start to fray, and the reason I am here in the comments is the following: Once the ropes start to fray they lose their a bit of their working load limit, and if you have a 26' fiberglass ladder that is 3/4 of the way extended, you don't want that dang rope snapping and the ladder crushing your hand. Ask me how I know... Keep it up man, and y'all keep on keepin on!

[@davebar2017]

Wow ..wow ...just when you thought there are no good extension reroping vids , then here it is

[@nnymod]

Thank you for this excellent PSA.

[@YAMISOOLD2009]

Thanks for this video. I needed to replace my rope and this handy video popped up. Pretty much followed it to the T.

[@smadamos1]

Very helpful video. Got my rope swapped out thanks 🙏🏾

[@snazzlecraft]

Great video. I just installed a new rope and pulley to my extension ladder thanks to your video!

[@Romulan100]

Nice

[@cuprum166]

What an awesome guidance on the topic. You Sir Rock!

[@LadderMover]

Thank you for showing us how to restring an extension ladder! When you are ready to move a ladder, you should try “Ladder Mover” for the easiest way to move any size and type of ladder. Thanks for posting!

[@jamiemaxwell2074]

Terrific video - easy to understand. Nice to use the clamps vs. learning new knots. Thanks...about to go to HD now as my ladder came out of storage minus one rope. Great vid.

[@KurtLangSimpson]

Thanks for taking time to explain. Very clear and helpful.

[@MelissaADillard]

Thanks for the video. Hope it is as easy as you make it look.

[@swift4311]

Thank you sir I just got mine done by following you techniques thank you again

[@gplayer01]

Great video on re-roping a ladder...probably the best on KZbin. I've used your method w/no issues at all. Do you have any videos on replacing or repairing the ladder locks or pulleys? Would be helpful. Thanks again.

[@chadhoughton5780]

The rope clamps, great idea!

[@daryllehmanii8205]

Clear instructions. I opted to loop it to the bottom rung. Only issue I had was the rope stretches. Perhaps because my ladder is a 40’ and heavier? Will try with a different type of rope and see if that works better…

[@ChristopherPausz]

Nicely presented vid. Now if only all instructional videos on KZbin were as detailed as this one. I have to replace my rope that went missing when I loaned the ladder out

[@davidh.8513]

I have everything to do my ladder today. You explained good how to do this, BUT the camera always wandered away and wasn`t showing where it should should have up close. I watched some parts a few times and now know how to do the job. THANKS!

[@mcethos8678]

Hey bro. Thanks for the great video ! Was able to redo my latter. After years of home use. Thank u 👍👍👍

[@Idahopainter]

👍

[@terryholley1188]

Thank you for this video. I watched it to replace a rope on a ladder today. Very good instructional video.

[@masaloi7631]

Excellent video Chris, extremely well presented and I learnt quite a bit from that. For you so simple yet you took time out to help others. Good on you. Thanks a million. Roy

[@MrCRespert]

Great job Chris! Thank you for posting this.

[@shaunmcarthur3616]

Thanks for taking the time to make this. Really useful.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@bnony]

Good to know the proper way. Thanks for this great video you made.

[@BboyMSG]

Thanks for loading this demonstration. I just bought a extension ladder.

[@ivanobar1]

Thanks. Really good explanation, a rarity. One day someone will study how many injuries are prevented by clear instructions and safety practices from the web vids. Many of yours will make the list.

[@janpirtle5172]

Excellent Video, easy to follow, useful tips

[@Idahopainter]

Glad you think so!

[@mikemurphy9377]

Thanks a lot. Just tried to re-thread, no sale. Wondered if anyone else had same problem. Googled, and there you were. Using a fiberglass Werner, may switch to aluminum (gettin' old).

[@barbiquellen]

Thanks for the info. Going out to do mine now.

[@FernandoReyes-xo6ey]

I put the rope away in storage to avoid damage since my ladder stay outside expose to the environment. I couldn't remember how to be installed back; thank you for your tutorial, save me a headache.

[@boatbuilder1954]

Excellent video, exactly what I needed Thank You!

[@VroodenTheGreat]

I just restrung my ladder today (did it wrong so I get to do it again tomorrow). Thanks for the video. If you dont have a rope clamp, a simple square knot will do the trick. (right over left, then left over right)

[@mrsstreet3690]

Excellent video, now I know what I was doing wrong! Very clear and conscientious! Well done!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@chchomehi]

Thank you we were trying to reroute a ladder. Thanks for the straight forward explanation

[@kyle2kmaxima]

great video..thank you for showing this.... otherwise i wouldnt know where to start...

[@Idahopainter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Stanthebop]

Thanks very much for this. I have a 10 metre triple extension ladder without any rope fittings. Do you have any advice on adding a rope to such a ladder? Thanks again.

[@carolashby1772]

Thank you for this!!! I was panicking -- I have to learn to tie a bowline to restring my ladder? Nope -- get a rope clamp!!! Just subscribed to your site. I look forward to learning how to deal with projects around the home and appreciate you sharing :)

[@dwildhirt]

Great video, super helpful. I actually used PMI E-Z Bend Sport 11mm Non-Dry Static Rope, sold by the foot at REI. Slightly thicker than the 3/8” rope in the video, but fits through the pulley on a Werner ladder with no problem. 30 feet was more than enough to do a 24’ ladder.

[@Idahopainter]

Nice

[@darringallant]

Got me fixed up, nice demo thanks!

[@maryb7277]

Thanks! This was very helpful!

[@redhotmelter]

Great video, thanks for posting

[@ahmedjalal3199]

Excellent, easy and well explained Thanks bud

[@grahamesd]

Thanks for mentioning that there is more than one way to attach or not attach the rope. Other videos only mention the method the presenter likes or knows.

[@danw.4775]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks a bunch.

[@Idahopainter]

Your welcome thanks for being with us!

[@dustinclark8946]

Thanks from Canada!

[@leewarren]

Excellent instructions. Well done!

[@PaulO-gx2bn]

great video with excellent step by step (excuse the pun) directions - Many Thanks

[@mrpentium]

What do you do if your ladder has no pulley ?

[@mrpentium]

@アシュリー thanks

[@norm2655]

Excellent video 👍

[@Idahopainter]

thanks

[@UnclejoePPT]

Wonderful video .. thank you very much! I had re-rope a ladder.. You are a good teacher with very thorough and complete instructions.. My fault for securing the rope on the wrong section of ladder.. lol.. but I got it correct.. Thanks again! :)

[@hectorvasquez2798]

Thank you that was so easy to follow after watching the video I went to the hardware store and install the rope it was missing.

[@315reelffishing7]

Great vid it helped ladder works great now I was having problems with my ladder I bought new because the had the loop on wrong side it wasn't hooked up on bottom rung of ladder that needs to go up but works now love ladder now

[@joeroyster4978]

were do you buy every thing you need to put a rope kit on a 16 ft aluminum werner ladder. pully, clamps,everything

[@morgannaturcotte1843]

Thank u. Im not able to extend my mothers aluminum ladder. The rope deteriorated and it was prickly. Tried opening runs and couldnt. However u know the metal pieces as u go up on each rung mine do not look like yours. Mine is probably from the 60s.

[@slr2196]

Thanks. I needed this today.

[@DrunkenJoe]

Great video. Just what I needed. Thanks bud!

[@dirtjump132]

Hell ya a fellow Boisian. Thanks 🙏

[@Oryian]

Great video! Thanks so much. Wish I would have done this years ago. Keep up the great work. Appreciate it.

[@theogamble3252]

Your video are the best hands down I learned so much from them them keep them coming.

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Thanks for the video going to re-rope mine now. :o)

[@rosgembrun]

Yes. Excellent tutorial. Thanks.

[@XCPainter]

Hey Chris, wouldn't you rather route the rope correctly so the excess doesn't hang down when you extend the ladder? I had to fix our companies ladders after someone routed it that way. Wrap the return end of rope back down around the bottom of the bottom section and secure it to the fly section next to your first rope clamp.

[@Idahopainter]

It works for us

[@smash72cutlass30]

Aluminum ladders are giving you rope burns ? And a 24ft one at that ? Fiberglass maybe wooden probably but aluminum ?

[@mikekares-b8q]

Does that Polly Vinyl rope stretch a lot ?

[@eudyfeliz3732]

Great video! Thank you

[@64kdawg]

Thank you brother for this info

[@iamorangehat]

Thank you! I bought a used latter with no rope, now I know how to fix it!

[@carlwheeler3403]

This was great until the second end was attached. I attach the second end back to the bottom rung. Otherwise rope piles up at the bottom of the ladder creating a safety hazard. Both ends of the rope should be attached to the same bottom rung.

[@kurtruesterholz8100]

Exactly!

[@MrCRespert]

Good stuff! Thanks for the additional know-how.

[@PhilipLMcAlary]

Real good and clearly explained, thank you.

[@iComplainer]

If both ends of the rope are connected to the same ladder wrong then doesn’t that essentially lock the ladder in the closed position and allow no travel of any of the parts including the rope??😊

[@brettk9265]

@@iComplainer He means go around the bottom of the last wrung and back up to the wrung the other end of the rope is on. That makes the bottom wrung like a second pulley and the rope moves in a circle, eliminating any slack to trip on. The rope acts more like a conveyor belt if that helps picture how it works.

[@globalmagicnation8464]

So far I’ve watched five rope ladder videos and not a single one of them showed the rope going through the top of the ladder. Does it have to have a pulley? How does it hook to the top? I have a ladder with no rope no Pulley. And nobody’s video shows the top of the ladder.

[@jayc4283]

Good video man !! Question, I see some ladders have the excess looped back around the bottom rung, so the excess just gets pulled up with the extension. The only down side I can think of is foot tangle potential on the whole ladder instead of a smaller section? Any other reason I'm not thinking of? I also put a small bolt through the rail by the foot, so the extension stops there instead of the end caps being the stop, that way the end caps won't eventually get brittle and break on contact Thanks !

[@RonIDidit]

Is the red rope and the yellow the same? At HomeDepot there is a rope like you are holding is red looking like you have (stretches) then a yellow rope which seems to have less give? Is it mad bad? Thx

[@45oldbear]

Nice video. This is not a criticism, but I have two other problems: First, my ladder hooks do not move freely (and spring back). I've tried WD40. Second, the pulley is gone, and I am unsure which rung is its home. I guess I can order the missing rubber foot (from the top) online, once I find the maker indicator.

[@daledunlap482]

Informative. BTW your cameraman is a heavy breather.

[@Googlehackedacct707]

I own a step-ladder, I never knew my real ladder.