How to Make Rope Handles for Drawers Here is a tutorial how to make rope handles for drawers. Here is one DIY version of Rope Handles on Drawers. Rope handles give a furniture piece a cool rustic nautical edge. This method uses a super chunky rope and eye screws.Shop Thick Rope I love how the ends of the rope are flared too. For the tutorial head over to 4 The Love of Wood!