About: Just an average guy. husband, father of four, grandpa, civil engineer turned cabinetmaker, jack of all trades master a few. Enjoys, golf, curling, woodworking, creativity & making things.

Now and then living on the West Coast of Canada, I've come across old wooden marine pulley blocks. More often than not they would have a wood body and a steel pulley a few of the older ones have wood pulleys, they are often used in home decor.

So just for fun I thought I would try and make some and use them for a decorative plant hanger, and being they require rope, perfect for the Rope and String challenge.

Supplies:

Small assorted pieces of hardwood

76 mm ( 3'' ) of 1/4 '' all-tread or ready rod, one 1/4'' connecting bolt , two 1/4 '' nuts , on piece of 1//8'' pipe cut to two pieces 13 mm ( 1/2 '' ) long, 6 mm (1/4 '' ) steel rod.

10 mm ( 3/8 '' ) rope

1/4 '' router, 1/2 '' drill , Drill press, Table saw, Hole saws, 1/2 '' ball-nose router bit, 1/8 '' round over router bit, glue and clamps