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Post by Cwi555 on Aug 4, 2012 5:24:08 GMT -7
Excellent video OT
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Post by offtrail on Aug 4, 2012 8:31:08 GMT -7
OT, another great video and I found it so easy to do even a caveman could do it.  Course they did not have OT's videos back then. Anywho thanks and will be waiting for the weather to cool down for the next video in this series  Jim You are welcome thanks for watching  |
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Post by offtrail on Aug 4, 2012 8:31:57 GMT -7
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Post by offtrail on Aug 4, 2012 8:35:22 GMT -7
I am wondering about trying this with some of the baling twine that I have rolled up from taking off the big round bales. Its a plastic twine and VERY long strands (50+' each)...maybe doing this would make it a bit stronger, and would work for in the garden, fruit trees and berry canes being tied up and so on. Maybe even have it on hand for a camping cloths line or making a creek net!! Thanks for the vid!! Try it and let us know how it worked,i would like to know also .Thanks for watching  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2012 12:01:12 GMT -7
I am wondering about trying this with some of the baling twine that I have rolled up from taking off the big round bales. Its a plastic twine and VERY long strands (50+' each)...maybe doing this would make it a bit stronger, and would work for in the garden, fruit trees and berry canes being tied up and so on. Maybe even have it on hand for a camping cloths line or making a creek net!! Thanks for the vid!! Try it and let us know how it worked,i would like to know also .Thanks for watching As soon as I get a free minute or 2 I will give it a try and let you know what happens! |
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Post by scoper27 on Aug 4, 2012 22:06:49 GMT -7
I am wondering about trying this with some of the baling twine that I have rolled up from taking off the big round bales. Its a plastic twine and VERY long strands (50+' each)...maybe doing this would make it a bit stronger, and would work for in the garden, fruit trees and berry canes being tied up and so on. Maybe even have it on hand for a camping cloths line or making a creek net!! Thanks for the vid!! A lot of bailing twine is pretty darn strong, but I'm used to the fiberous type not the plastic kind. |
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Post by scoper27 on Aug 4, 2012 22:09:28 GMT -7
Do you have to do the "twist", or would it still work if you just kept wrapping the two pieces and pinching it as you go along?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2012 23:40:19 GMT -7
I am wondering about trying this with some of the baling twine that I have rolled up from taking off the big round bales. Its a plastic twine and VERY long strands (50+' each)...maybe doing this would make it a bit stronger, and would work for in the garden, fruit trees and berry canes being tied up and so on. Maybe even have it on hand for a camping cloths line or making a creek net!! Thanks for the vid!! A lot of bailing twine is pretty darn strong, but I'm used to the fiberous type not the plastic kind. Yeah, we use the sisal twine on our square bales...but the plastic on the big round ones. It has a higher strength and doesn't break down near as fast as sisal...some is still on the 3 year old hay thats been out in the weather. That's why I wondered about using it for netting and maybe even multi stran cordage. Could be some strong stuff like that!! |
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Post by Cwi555 on Aug 5, 2012 9:54:55 GMT -7
Do you have to do the "twist", or would it still work if you just kept wrapping the two pieces and pinching it as you go along? OT's video is probably one of the best I've seen regarding 'how to'. That twist is necessary to counter the stresses put into the cordage by the normal twining. There are many people who just keep wrapping, but their end product doesn't have anywhere near the strength that OT's method will produce. My grandpa taught me that way, I had assumed everyone did it that way. His video has me questioning how many other assumptions I've made along the way for the same reason. Here is another example except in this case it's mechanized. Two step process. First the counter stress is applied to each of the strands. Second, the jack is applied and the rope twisted together. Slightly different than OT, but applying the same principles. The method OT displayed is as good as it gets doing it manually. |
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Post by cajunlady87 on Jun 12, 2013 8:26:22 GMT -7
I agree cwi, the great thing about OT's twisting method is you can start small and keep adding to it. Let's say he made two ropes ten feet long. If he twisted those two ten foot long ropes together then he'd have one extra double strength rope ten feet long, so forth and so on to get a rope the desired length, thickness and strength for various tasks he may need one of such caliber. It may take time to achieve the desired effect but it can be done and it all came about from just two simple strands twisted together. This technique can be used with other items. It may be vines in the wilderness to tie a raft together. You may come upon wiring, cloth, an old tarp, you name it. Cloth and tarps can be cut into strips to twist it together. That's why I'am glad OT showed us this process and I believe it's a great skill to learn. |
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Post by offtrail on Jun 13, 2013 9:43:23 GMT -7
I agree cwi, the great thing about OT's twisting method is you can start small and keep adding to it. Let's say he made two ropes ten feet long. If he twisted those two ten foot long ropes together then he'd have one extra double strength rope ten feet long, so forth and so on to get a rope the desired length, thickness and strength for various tasks he may need one of such caliber. It may take time to achieve the desired effect but it can be done and it all came about from just two simple strands twisted together. This technique can be used with other items. It may be vines in the wilderness to tie a raft together. You may come upon wiring, cloth, an old tarp, you name it. Cloth and tarps can be cut into strips to twist it together. That's why I'am glad OT showed us this process and I believe it's a great skill to learn. Thank you so much...such kind words. The two strand twist is a must have skill for any person that spends time outdoors. If the material your using is pliable enough then it should work. When i'm in camp or just taking a hike ill grab some stinging nettle remove the branches and rub the stem with a stick, doing this will remove the stingers. After that it's best to let the fibers dry because they will shrink but it can be use green if need be. Cordage is one of the most important tools a person can have in a survival situation. So take the time and learn this simple method of making cordage, it's just plain fun. |
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Post by woodyz on Jun 13, 2013 12:48:00 GMT -7
Outstanding! Thanks for posting, you did one on nettle last year maybe you can link it here as a starting point to what you will make cord from this year.
I love jute and always have a 50 or 100 foot roll in my kits. I carry paracord too, but jute works better for some applications like line twisting and weaving. I have a good weave Kevin showed us all for paracord belts and things but it isn't for cordage as it comes out flat. My 10 year old Grandson weaves paracord bracelets and straps while watching TV and has gotten really good at it.
I like a 3 or four strand weave for jute rope and the two strand for cordage. It is good wet, doesn't fall apart or stretch too much it can be fluffed to start a fire, and it has a consistent burn rate. By that I mean you can test burn a six inch run and it will stay very close to the same burn time for any length if you happen to find yourself needed some cannon fuse or something where you need to knew a safe period. increase the burn rate by rolling a strand of jute in the powder from a disassembled shotgun shell. Make it stick better by first rolling the jute in some egg white then rolling in the powder and allowing it to dry before use. Remember to use a test piece to measure burn rate.
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Course they did not have OT's videos back then. Anywho thanks and will be waiting for the weather to cool down for the next video in this series 
