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Post by cajunlady87 on Mar 23, 2013 12:20:10 GMT -7
Many thanks OT for taking the time to make this video of such a great skill. Have to tell ya I had fun with it recently. I had practiced the technique using twine until I had it mastered. Of late while digging in excess firekit materials I came upon a bag of jute which I collected from bales of hay. I knew it was way too much to keep and then the lightbulb went on to make a rope using the double twist technique. I started with a thin piece and a thicker piece. When I spliced depending which one was getting shorter, I went with the same thickness to keep the rope thickness the same size. Have to admit it was a bit rough on the forefinger but I finished it and am proud of the rope I made which measures 54'. It's very strong, has a loop on each end and has duct tape handles near each loop. So from recycled material I now have a multi-purpose, long, strong rope which can be used in the wilderness. Yes I have paracord, (thanks Jimmy ) but this is something I made myself. Still haven't tried any natural materials but working on it. For the time being knowing the technique is what counts the most to put it to use if the need arises.
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Post by offtrail on Mar 23, 2013 18:04:37 GMT -7
Good job honey and you are correct, knowing how is the most important part of making cordage. I myself have learned a lot since this video and keep getting better as I practice. I plan on doing a lot of fishing videos this year using natural cordage and primitive type hooks. I'm sure you have willows in your area, the bark makes good cordage, not the best but good enough to practice with
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Post by cajunlady87 on Mar 24, 2013 13:45:50 GMT -7
Hot ziggidy dog! ;D I took a walk along some tall growth near my backyard and started looking for plants to work with for natural cordage. I spotted two very tall common ones. One is a Golden Rod and I don't know what the other one is but it isn't poison ivy, oak or sumac. ;D Pulled up two of each and brought them home along with something else I'm working on which is another skill to tell later. I placed one broken tree branch under them and used a smaller one to lightly break them down then proceeded to try the twisting technique. The Golden Rod was a failure 'cause it just wanted to crack and break. The other one was a success. It's only 18 inches long and I'm letting it dry to see if it'll still be as strong as it is now while it's still green or if it'll completely break apart. Trial and error is what it's about to see what works.
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Post by offtrail on Apr 24, 2013 15:09:29 GMT -7
Hot ziggidy dog! ;D I took a walk along some tall growth near my backyard and started looking for plants to work with for natural cordage. I spotted two very tall common ones. One is a Golden Rod and I don't know what the other one is but it isn't poison ivy, oak or sumac. ;D Pulled up two of each and brought them home along with something else I'm working on which is another skill to tell later. I placed one broken tree branch under them and used a smaller one to lightly break them down then proceeded to try the twisting technique. The Golden Rod was a failure 'cause it just wanted to crack and break. The other one was a success. It's only 18 inches long and I'm letting it dry to see if it'll still be as strong as it is now while it's still green or if it'll completely break apart. Trial and error is what it's about to see what works. Sorry it took me so long to see this once you learn what works in your area the trial and error will be less. Good job on making some natural cordage from plants. I hope to see more from you on this new skill you are learning....good job
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