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How to Rig a Pulley Between Two Trees

Pulley systems can be used to create a backyard clothesline or perhaps a small backyard zip line for children. Installing a pulley system between two trees is not a difficult task. Armed with a few materials and following a few quick steps, you can have a tree pulley system installed in no time at all. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • 2 pulleys
  • 2 pulley mounting hooks
  • Rope
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Instructions

    • 1

      Screw the pulley mounting hooks into both anchoring trees. Be sure to install them high enough to accommodate your project.

    • 2

      Attach the pulleys to their mounting hooks and thread the rope around both pulleys.

    • 3

      Pull the two ends of the rope as tight as possible to prevent an sagging and tie the two ends together using a simple knot.

    • 4

      Trim any excess rope from the ends of your knot and test the pulley system to make sure the line moves smoothly around the pulleys when pulled.

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