Comments on: DIY: Make A Sisal Rope Cat Scratching Post

By: Tommy Catman

Tommy Catman — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:20:24 +0000

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By: Tommy Catman

Tommy Catman — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:40:15 +0000

Sarah, thanks for referencing my article on making a sisal rope scratching post (in HOWTODOTHINGS.COM). Although I always want folks to buy the finished project from me, I do frequently cross paths with the DIY-er (who wil be doing this herself regardless of what I want!). I agree with your concern about manila rope. It is heavily oiled & frequently stinks up the place. Googling 3/8 Brazilian sisal rope will produce results on where to find this preferred material.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:50:04 +0000

Manilla rope looks fine. My only concern would be how heavily it’s oiled. If it smells fumy, I’d let it air out somewhere dry with good air circulation until it’s not smelly.

By: MAGGIE

MAGGIE — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:13:44 +0000

Do I have to use sisal rope? I bought some manila rope. Will that be ok or will it hurt the kitties paws?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:02:56 +0000

Rod, thanks for catching that! Don’t know what happened, but it’s fixed now.

If you build one, please let me know how it turns out!

By: Rod

Rod — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:18:37 +0000

Are those links correct?

By: cjr

cjr — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:15:49 +0000

Here’s a project I might be able to handle. The bedroom post is becoming a mite weary. Maybe a refurb on it??
Brook