Print This Page

Grade Our Site

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Email This Page


The Rope Wrench

Need to apply torque to a pipe?  As demonstrated in the Power of Friction page, rope can really grab, given a few turns.

This same principle can be used to torque a smooth cylindrical object.  Use a long bar as shown above and plenty of turns of rope to get a grip.  You can use fewer turns of rope if you put a tight binding hitch on the ends or if you weight the ends of the rope.

If you don't want to marr the object you're turning, wrap the lever with leather or some other cushioning material.


ScoutData.Com, web based scout management that goes camping with you.
An official InsaneScouter sponsor.

Home | Webelos | Resources | Clip Art | Fun Stuff | Links | About | Contact Newsletter Archive | Link to Us
Disclaimer | Privacy Statement

Helping leaders one resource at a time...


Materials found on the InsaneScouter's Website © 1998 - 2008 may be reproduced and used by all Scouting volunteers for training, entertainment and program purposes consistent with Scouting and Guiding Organizations. No material found here may be used or reproduced for electronic redistribution or for commercial or other non-Scouting purposes without the express written permission of InsaneScouter. Please be advised that InsaneScouter is NOT affiliated with Scouting or Guiding Orgnization. All opinions expressed on these pages are those of the orginal authors. All holdings are subject to this Disclaimer.