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    rope for moving heavy things

    Hit another snag - not finding polyester rope 1/2" or better (lots of polypropylene but I know that is stretchy) - did come across this "mule tape" - anyone familiar with it? and would it be OK for the safety line for the 200 lb filing cabinet? Mule Tape - 3/4 Inch - 2,500 lb. - Pull Tape -...
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    rope for moving heavy things

    thanks to everyone here we have a lot of options!! :) never would have thought buying rope would be so complicated LOL
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    rope for moving heavy things

    thanks
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    rope for moving heavy things

    Thanks
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    rope for moving heavy things

    we looked at those but thought sliding it down might be easier than carrying it down stairs - they are impressive though!
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    rope for moving heavy things

    Thanks
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    rope for moving heavy things

    @2oolhound thanks for all the details!!
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    rope for moving heavy things

    thanks does polyester stretch much? and by "load rating" do you mean for 200 lb cabinet a rope with a load rating of 1,000 lbs?
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    rope for moving heavy things

    thanks do you have any suggestion as far as the rope diameter?
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    rope for moving heavy things

    Thank you for the answer - what kind of rope is used to tow water skiers?
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    rope for moving heavy things

    It's just a regular file cabinet but I guesstimate it is between 150 to 200 lbs - we are two small people ;) and the concern is it gaining momentum on the stairs. the handtruck idea is interesting but they look like you need good upper body strength to use them
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    rope for moving heavy things

    I apologize if this is not an appropriate question for this forum but I have become a bit desperate for info - We want to move a heavy metal ( < 200 lbs) file cabinet down a flight of stairs. I thought I'd pick up some rope to use as a safety line - to help control the downward slide - but...
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