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Posted: 1/3/2012 8:08:33 AM EST
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Here's a dog collar I made a while back: http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo134/bags533/2011-10-31_16-26-40_928.jpg What knot or braid did you use? |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 8:12:42 AM EST
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I've made 550-cord key-rings before but I think the bracelets are a bit on the gay looking side. Why would a man want to wear a bracelet in the first place except maybe one of the old POW/MIA bracelets? I must have missed the acceptable male fashion memo on bracelets. Dude, it's automatically HSLD super Tier 1 manly because it's PARACORD. Duh. when you get right down to it, it's the same reason I wear Oakley gloves - because my character on Call of Duty has them. I have to cover a tattoo for work. I usually alternate watch/bracelet. Now if I could figure out how to weave a watch face into my cord.... Seriously, google Stormdrane Paracord ... He has tutorials on this very thing. His tutorials are very thirough. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 8:21:08 AM EST
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If one were so inclined, you could have a nice little side business making bracelets, monkey-fists, lanyards, slings...and other things from para cord. On-line sales would be a given, but I would think lots of gun stores, public markets, sporting goods stores, mil-surplus stores, local gun shows would be good targets for sales and yield a decent return on investment.  Harder than you think... 
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Posted: 1/3/2012 8:22:23 AM EST
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If one were so inclined, you could have a nice little side business making bracelets, monkey-fists, lanyards, slings...and other things from para cord. On-line sales would be a given, but I would think lots of gun stores, public markets, sporting goods stores, mil-surplus stores, local gun shows would be good targets for sales and yield a decent return on investment. Harder than you think... Yeah, it seems like a great plan until you get on Ebay and see them going for 99 cents per bracelet. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 8:30:55 AM EST
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If one were so inclined, you could have a nice little side business making bracelets, monkey-fists, lanyards, slings...and other things from para cord. On-line sales would be a given, but I would think lots of gun stores, public markets, sporting goods stores, mil-surplus stores, local gun shows would be good targets for sales and yield a decent return on investment. Harder than you think... Yeah, it seems like a great plan until you get on Ebay and see them going for 99 cents per bracelet. Yup, the Chinaman is the issue here Donnie! |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:19:56 AM EST
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Here's a dog collar I made a while back: http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo134/bags533/2011-10-31_16-26-40_928.jpg What knot or braid did you use? Seesaw Knot Dog Collar |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 2:14:38 PM EST
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Here are a few that I have done. I really like the breakaway neck lanyards. I don't know of anyone at work who has one made out of paracord.
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Posted: 1/3/2012 3:56:43 PM EST
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Here are a few of the hundreds I have done.
and a crappy pic of a one of the key chains. 
I made a good buck over Christmas making them for people. |
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Posted: 1/7/2012 6:27:01 AM EST
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Woven Paracord Bracelet Contains Hidden Handcuff Key
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-57352343-245/kevin-mitnicks-secret-weapon-for-avoiding-jail/ eta 
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Posted: 1/7/2012 6:40:59 AM EST
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I just can't bring myself to wear a bracelet even though I see the utility in them.
My wedding ring and my watch are enough for me. |
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Posted: 1/7/2012 6:56:09 AM EST
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I just can't bring myself to wear a bracelet even though I see the utility in them. My wedding ring and my watch are enough for me. Perhaps an anklet then? Nobody has to know but you 
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Posted: 1/7/2012 7:12:19 AM EST
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Where's the paracord thong?
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Posted: 1/7/2012 7:15:57 AM EST
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Someone make me one of these out of paracord. I also want a macrame sweater
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Posted: 1/7/2012 7:17:18 AM EST
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I keep wanting one, but I'm a cheap bastard.
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Posted: 1/8/2012 1:18:38 AM EST
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Got 100 buckles on the way from eBay (shit, $16 shipped, might as well get a bunch!) and some paracord from paracord.com.
I'm definitely going to do a sling for the Saiga. Probably double up the core, even though the paracord can handle the weight of the rifle. Then do a King Cobra weave over it. Likely do the first layer in tan and the outer layer in black since the rifle is black. Also got a little blue/white cord so I can make a couple pulls for my backpack, and a couple bracelets. |
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Posted: 1/8/2012 1:23:10 AM EST
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I just tried to make a couple yesterday. Pretty cool, but I have to figure out how to measure properly. Also, one hand seems to be smaller than the other!
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Posted: 1/8/2012 1:29:37 AM EST
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You could combine those two colors into a shemagh pattern. That's keffiyeh to you. 
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Posted: 1/8/2012 1:32:17 AM EST
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Woven Paracord Bracelet Contains Hidden Handcuff Key
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-57352343-245/kevin-mitnicks-secret-weapon-for-avoiding-jail/ eta http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r17/onthedgeofmyseat/Screen_shot_2012-01-04_at_123713_PM.png Gotta get me one of those.
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Posted: 1/8/2012 5:36:15 AM EST
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I keep wanting one, but I'm a cheap bastard. I sell mine for 8 bucks plus 3 bucks shipping, you can find them for cheap, you dont have to pay 40 bucks for them like some I have seen. |
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Posted: 1/8/2012 5:42:01 AM EST
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I just tried to make a couple yesterday. Pretty cool, but I have to figure out how to measure properly. Also, one hand seems to be smaller than the other! Take a cloth measuring tape and measure it comfy. then I add 1 in to mine to get proper fit (from out side of female end of buckle, to the inside of the male part [where the "shaft" starts]. If you dont have a cloth tape tape a scrap piece of cord and measure it to where its comfy and where the ends pass each other take a sharpie an mark across both ends. Lay it out flat and sure a regular tape measure and measure from mark to mark. Add the inch as described above. |
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Posted: 1/8/2012 5:42:53 AM EST
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I just can't bring myself to wear a bracelet even though I see the utility in them. My wedding ring and my watch are enough for me. There is always the cobra weave or box weave key chains. |
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Posted: 1/8/2012 10:41:23 PM EST
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Quoted: Quoted: Woven Paracord Bracelet Contains Hidden Handcuff Key http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-57352343-245/kevin-mitnicks-secret-weapon-for-avoiding-jail/ eta http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r17/onthedgeofmyseat/Screen_shot_2012-01-04_at_123713_PM.png Gotta get me one of those. I wouldn't mind one, either. Too bad the link in the article is broken. Gotta have a spare key for my handcuffs (not a cop, but I wish I had cuffs when a >3x legal limit drunk, Mexican apparently without papers and no DL hit me head on, then tried to start a fight. Cops took forever to arrive.). |
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Posted: 1/8/2012 10:51:11 PM EST
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That would be cool to have a dog collar, only.
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Posted: 1/9/2012 12:05:22 AM EST
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This is my paracord bracelet
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Posted: 1/9/2012 12:43:58 AM EST
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I carry about 300 ft with me...and no - I won't throw you the idol.
8ft 16 plait Bullwhip This was my 2nd attempt at whipmaking - damn my hands hurt after this... |
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Posted: 1/9/2012 3:06:36 AM EST
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I carry about 300 ft with me...and no - I won't throw you the idol.
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/5beans/Coiled1.jpg 8ft 16 plait Bullwhip This was my 2nd attempt at whipmaking - damn my hands hurt after this... Winner!
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Posted: 1/9/2012 4:33:35 AM EST
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Woven Paracord Bracelet Contains Hidden Handcuff Key
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-57352343-245/kevin-mitnicks-secret-weapon-for-avoiding-jail/ eta http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r17/onthedgeofmyseat/Screen_shot_2012-01-04_at_123713_PM.png Gotta get me one of those. I wouldn't mind one, either. Too bad the link in the article is broken. Gotta have a spare key for my handcuffs (not a cop, but I wish I had cuffs when a >3x legal limit drunk, Mexican apparently without papers and no DL hit me head on, then tried to start a fight. Cops took forever to arrive.). you could call them Owner name: Sallys Cop Shop Address: 1170 Chapel Crossing Rd Brunswick US Owner e-mail address: [email protected] Phone(s): +1 800 247 8753, Fax: +1 912 262 6074 Eta http://www.serepick.com/products.html |
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Posted: 1/9/2012 4:40:52 AM EST
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I like making stuff out of paracord. I've made a belt I wear every day, a cobra wrap around my backpack strap to hold my hydration tube down, etc.
Here is a watch band I made. It got dirty working on a buddy's car so I'll probably redo it. 
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Posted: 1/9/2012 8:22:24 AM EST
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Woven Paracord Bracelet Contains Hidden Handcuff Key
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-57352343-245/kevin-mitnicks-secret-weapon-for-avoiding-jail/ eta http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r17/onthedgeofmyseat/Screen_shot_2012-01-04_at_123713_PM.png Gotta get me one of those. I wouldn't mind one, either. Too bad the link in the article is broken. Gotta have a spare key for my handcuffs (not a cop, but I wish I had cuffs when a >3x legal limit drunk, Mexican apparently without papers and no DL hit me head on, then tried to start a fight. Cops took forever to arrive.). http://www.etsy.com/listing/72915269/hidden-handcuff-key-buckle-for-paracord |
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Posted: 1/9/2012 8:35:52 AM EST
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Yes, they are brilliant. I made 4 in about an hour the other night, and that was the first time I gave it a shot.
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Posted: 1/9/2012 8:37:15 AM EST
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I posted a bunch of 50' length used to make 15" key lanyards and monkey fists and was called a girl  I wouldn't have called you a girl, I'd have thanked you for the monkeys fist and made it. |
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Posted: 1/9/2012 8:41:23 AM EST
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Nice work! I have been making lanyards, but I should get some clasps and make some bracelets. http://www.robbstop.com/images/lanyards1-1-12.jpg Nice Hinderers
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Posted: 1/9/2012 8:43:59 AM EST
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Maybe it's just me but the only 550 bracelet I wore was made and given to me by Recon Marines for the work I did with them. I wouldn't feel right making one myself and wearing it around town. I often get asked if I was Recon (because of the bracelet) and I'm very quick to tell the truth about how I obtained my bracelet. It was an honor to have been given that bracelet. Yup, its just you The majority of people don't know the traditions we have with 550 cord wraps on paddles we give to people. It is something to be honored but I don't look down on people who make bracelets for themselves. If you can search, there are people selling these bracelets for $90.......  If you figure out who's buying them for $90, please let me know. Me too. I've seen them at stores in BOULDER for $10 and thought that they were marked up about $7 too much. I'm talking Pearl st. stores too.....so if someone was going to try to assrape some foux-hippies on a piece of paracord, it would be happening in Boulder. |
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Posted: 1/9/2012 8:49:14 AM EST
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I carry about 300 ft with me...and no - I won't throw you the idol.
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/5beans/Coiled1.jpg 8ft 16 plait Bullwhip This was my 2nd attempt at whipmaking - damn my hands hurt after this... sent you an e-mail about this whip. |
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Posted: 1/10/2012 4:36:31 PM EST
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Got my paracord in from paracord.com. Let me tell ya, I've had paracord before, from WalMart and the like.... and the WalMart stuff is just... loose and flabby compared to the stuff I got from paracord.com. The new stuff I got is tighter weaved, and just looks more... QUALITY.
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I carry about 300 ft with me...and no - I won't throw you the idol.
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/5beans/Coiled1.jpg 8ft 16 plait Bullwhip This was my 2nd attempt at whipmaking - damn my hands hurt after this... HOLY SHIT!! That is BADASS!!!! Do you know where to find a how-to for that??? That's fucking... AWESOME. |
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Posted: 1/10/2012 6:10:06 PM EST
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I made this simple one which is my favorite currently.
It's just an in and out weave between two elastic hair ties so there are no buckles or knot or anything. 
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Posted: 1/10/2012 6:40:27 PM EST
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http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k84/Gravity_Tester/0727091542.jpg It's not whiz-bang tactical, but one good smack to the grape and it's coloring books for Christmas... That's an oldie but goodie. |
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Posted: 1/10/2012 6:40:34 PM EST
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Got my paracord in from paracord.com. Let me tell ya, I've had paracord before, from WalMart and the like.... and the WalMart stuff is just... loose and flabby compared to the stuff I got from paracord.com. The new stuff I got is tighter weaved, and just looks more... QUALITY. I gotta go to work in a bit, so I'll get started on a couple bracelets tomorrow, and will post pics. I'll get a few of the WalMart cord vs the good stuff I got. Quoted:
I carry about 300 ft with me...and no - I won't throw you the idol.
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/5beans/Coiled1.jpg 8ft 16 plait Bullwhip This was my 2nd attempt at whipmaking - damn my hands hurt after this... HOLY SHIT!! That is BADASS!!!! Do you know where to find a how-to for that??? That's fucking... AWESOME. This! I'd like a link to a walk-through as well mate! |
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Posted: 1/10/2012 6:42:15 PM EST
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Maybe it's just me but the only 550 bracelet I wore was made and given to me by Recon Marines for the work I did with them. I wouldn't feel right making one myself and wearing it around town. I often get asked if I was Recon (because of the bracelet) and I'm very quick to tell the truth about how I obtained my bracelet. It was an honor to have been given that bracelet. Yup, its just you Oh well, guess I'm just not cool for having one with meaning and that I didn't make. To some it's a big deal to get one of those bracelets, more than just a fashion accessory. Don't mind him. Your heart is in the right place. |
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Posted: 1/10/2012 6:44:32 PM EST
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Quoted: I carry about 300 ft with me...and no - I won't throw you the idol. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/5beans/Coiled1.jpg 8ft 16 plait Bullwhip This was my 2nd attempt at whipmaking - damn my hands hurt after this... That is amazing! How much time did it take you? Details man..I don't mind you keeping it in this thread..paracord is something everyone needs imo.  |
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Posted: 1/10/2012 6:45:39 PM EST
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I made this simple one which is my favorite currently. http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/sabroso1/661c9397.jpg It's just an in and out weave between two elastic hair ties so there are no buckles or knot or anything. http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/sabroso1/843b87c7.jpg http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/sabroso1/f4c474a2.jpg I just made one for my wife a few weeks back with that double weave. Looks neat. I do the triple-wide weave for mine. I have done both the triple-wide and the cobra weave and I prefer the triple wide one personally. I just picked up some of that Woodland paracord earlier today actually. Stopped off at the Army/Navy store prepared to be disappointed but came back with 100ft of nice paracord in a color I didn't know existed! |
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Posted: 1/10/2012 6:45:51 PM EST
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Quoted: I made this simple one which is my favorite currently. http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/sabroso1/661c9397.jpg It's just an in and out weave between two elastic hair ties so there are no buckles or knot or anything. http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/sabroso1/843b87c7.jpg http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/sabroso1/f4c474a2.jpg Very nice indeed.This thread should bring out the creative side of some of you guys...I love this stuff and hope to be making these for years to come. |
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Posted: 1/10/2012 6:47:20 PM EST
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If you're cooking along, you can make an 8 footer in a day, but my hands aren't toughened up yet
Depending on my ambition, 2 days is usual for me to completely finish the plaiting, handle pattern, and turk's head knots. It's a great pleasure hearing all your hard work come alive! Give it try sometime! |
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Posted: 1/10/2012 6:49:17 PM EST
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Quoted: Quoted: I made this simple one which is my favorite currently. http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/sabroso1/661c9397.jpg It's just an in and out weave between two elastic hair ties so there are no buckles or knot or anything. http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/sabroso1/843b87c7.jpg http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/sabroso1/f4c474a2.jpg I just made one for my wife a few weeks back with that double weave. Looks neat. I do the triple-wide weave for mine. I have done both the triple-wide and the cobra weave and I prefer the triple wide one personally. I just picked up some of that Woodland paracord earlier today actually. Stopped off at the Army/Navy store prepared to be disappointed but came back with 100ft of nice paracord in a color I didn't know existed! Ain't it the truth? They got every color in the world at A/N surplus..I saw some guys who were buying the already made ones and told them, you can do this, it's easy. They were buying the 100 ft. cords by the time I got in line. BTW, they had non-windowed PMags for $14.95..pretty good deal imo.
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Posted: 1/10/2012 6:50:55 PM EST
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They really got to me..."type 3 nylon" is always the first thing to come into my head when I see 550 cord.
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Posted: 1/10/2012 7:36:18 PM EST
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I made this simple one which is my favorite currently. http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/sabroso1/661c9397.jpg It's just an in and out weave between two elastic hair ties so there are no buckles or knot or anything. http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/sabroso1/843b87c7.jpg http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb358/sabroso1/f4c474a2.jpg I just made one for my wife a few weeks back with that double weave. Looks neat. I do the triple-wide weave for mine. I have done both the triple-wide and the cobra weave and I prefer the triple wide one personally. I just picked up some of that Woodland paracord earlier today actually. Stopped off at the Army/Navy store prepared to be disappointed but came back with 100ft of nice paracord in a color I didn't know existed! Yea I need to try the triple wide one. That would be good... Just gotta go jack some more hair ties. |
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Posted: 1/12/2012 12:08:26 PM EST
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What kind of weaves are there for these? I am going to go after work to the surplus store and get some paracord. My daughters have been making bracelets with a little kit they have, but not with paracord. I am going to go buy three colors and some clasps after work.
I see there is a Cobra weave and I will probably get them started doing that. I am going to give them out to family and friends. |
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Posted: 1/12/2012 12:23:40 PM EST
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IIRC, about 8 feet. I think that braid produces about a 1 foot to one inch ratio. This is a great rough estimate. |
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Posted: 1/12/2012 12:25:30 PM EST
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I posted a bunch of 50' length used to make 15" key lanyards and monkey fists and was called a girl Didja hit 'em with the monkey fist? |
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Posted: 1/12/2012 1:12:13 PM EST
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