How Do You Keep Nylon Rope From Unraveling?
Nylon rope is a handy, multipurpose material that deserves a place in every shed and toolbox. It is cheap, strong and very easy to work with. But it does have one drawback: It is usually sold in huge lengths, and most applications will require only a fraction of the total length. And when you cut it, the rope can quickly and easily unravel. The good news is that the nylon material melts well under a direct flame, so you can follow these steps to seal and save your rope. Unroll as much rope as you need for your application. Use a utility knife or some heavy-duty scissors to cut off the length that you want. Flick a lighter and hold the flame under the cut end of the rope. If you do not have a lighter, you can hold the rope over a campfire, a gas stove range or just about any other source of open flame. Be careful, however, because sometimes the melting nylon will drip. Rotate the rope until the entire end looks shiny and melted. Remove the rope from the flame. Blow on the end of the rop
