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Post by offtrail on Dec 15, 2013 11:44:59 GMT -7
Here's one, use it to tie a bow around your finger so you don't forget all the different ways you can use paracord  |
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Post by cajunlady87 on Dec 15, 2013 12:14:36 GMT -7
Baby safety pins are too short to get much slide distance with the paracord sheath Nobody said anything about speed in getting the job done which is what the thread is about, improvisation. That's why I suggested the safety pin and needles, it'll get the job done.  |
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Post by cajunlady87 on Dec 15, 2013 12:15:47 GMT -7
Here's one, use it to tie a bow around your finger so you don't forget all the different ways you can use paracord LoL! Now how about naming another item from your BOB to brainstorm on. |
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Post by offtrail on Dec 15, 2013 12:26:28 GMT -7
Ok I got one a pencil, one use could be a punch for soft material.
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Post by pathwinder14 on Dec 24, 2013 13:50:47 GMT -7
Pencil shavings are a good fire starter.
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Post by offtrail on Dec 24, 2013 13:58:29 GMT -7
Have you all seen the trick with the pencil and a car battery?
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Post by angelhelp on Dec 24, 2013 14:52:27 GMT -7
No. Do tell!
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Post by cajunlady87 on Jan 18, 2014 4:58:39 GMT -7
Ok I got one a pencil, one use could be a punch for soft material. the obvious as a writing tool a weapon digging tool stage one fire tinder splint hole puncher dowel wrap fishing line around to keep it untangled wrap duct tape around plug a hole dig a hole as a ruler to draw or cut straight lines erasers can be used to clean contacts on a battery erasers can be used to clean items with battery contacts for better connection use two pencils as chop sticks as a dart with a slingshot use 2 as knitting needles fishing line floater as a roller to squeeze out last drop of toothpaste use graphite to lubricate small joints use graphite to lubricate sticky zippers use metal which holds eraser in place as a simple cutting tool |
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Post by offtrail on Jan 18, 2014 10:58:51 GMT -7
Ill go look up the video and post it...way cool! |
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Post by offtrail on Jan 18, 2014 11:10:30 GMT -7
Here it is, i'm sure some of you have seen this. But since no one posted it here is the video, could save your butt in an emergency
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Post by cajunlady87 on Jan 18, 2014 11:43:21 GMT -7
next item is a 12 oz. aluminum can
Edit to add beverage or food can.
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Post by Cwi555 on Jan 18, 2014 14:32:33 GMT -7
next item is a 12 oz. aluminum can Aluminum beverage can or food can? |
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Post by USCGME2 on Jan 18, 2014 15:22:56 GMT -7
next item is a 12 oz. aluminum can Beverage: Full unopened can in a sock could be effective weapon Dink fluids inside can Tab can be made into primitive fish hook Polish bottom for reflective signal or fire starter Hung for perimeter warning Water boiler Recycle for $$ Shims Fill with sand, poke small holes in bottom, use to filter water Bout all I got  |
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Post by cajunlady87 on Jan 18, 2014 15:54:39 GMT -7
next item is a 12 oz. aluminum can Aluminum beverage can or food can? Interesting question, one metal is thicker than the other. Pick your preference and we may get feedback on both. |
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Post by Cwi555 on Jan 18, 2014 15:59:40 GMT -7
next item is a 12 oz. aluminum can Beverage: Full unopened can in a sock could be effective weapon Dink fluids inside can Tab can be made into primitive fish hook Polish bottom for reflective signal or fire starter Hung for perimeter warning Water boiler Recycle for $$ Shims Fill with sand, poke small holes in bottom, use to filter water Bout all I got To add a few for the drink can; Cut top off, cut ~130 degrees around the base, and again ~130 degrees back the other direction leaving 100 degrees remaining. Fold flaps of aluminum over each other forming a handle. file edges of base removing sharp edges, use for spoon. Freeze water in open can (not hard to do in the winter, won't work in summer without freezer). cut slits down the side about every 30 degrees while still frozen. Thaw water out, press on both ends of can. It will flower out the slits. cut two of the slits top and bottom, punch hole in top where the tab connector was. Cut chain links from cut out slits folding and tying them together. Tie aluminum chain to the punched hole. Insert tea light and use for lantern. Cut slivers to use for sewing needles. Cut base off, fold it on itself, hammering it, sharpen edge, use for cleaning animal or fish. Use for collecting fire starting materials. |
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