The STORY of HOME MADE -- HAND MADE ROPE
 

The  Rope Maker's Bible

Old  Blacksmith made Rope Machine made in New Richland, Minnesota
circa 1900.  The grandson that had the machine was in his 80s when he sold it.
He thought that  his father was  about 8 years old when it was made
Machine is larger but similar to Berg' Ideal  Machine
This machine turns smoothly and fits over a fence rail.
Wood is full inch thick oak.
Machine is 9-3/4 Inches wide  by 8-3/8 high

Rope Threader tool is my design   7 inches by 3 inches wide
cut from 3/8 inch thick steel.  It
has a sharp pointed end to aid in rope splicing.
Rope Halter also goes to the winning Ebay bidder.
I made it with this machine.