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Posted: 1/12/2012 2:18:10 PM EDT
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I find this paracord-thing quite fascinating. And I kinda want to give this a try, but I'm not good at puzzles or crafty things. so it's sort of intimidating.
Though I have lots of plain paracord around, I'll need some with a bit more color.  edit: What size and curve of buckles for each project? |
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Posted: 1/12/2012 3:00:11 PM EDT
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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 Details please. Is there a link with detailed instructions? |
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Posted: 1/12/2012 5:53:20 PM EDT
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Quoted: I find this paracord-thing quite fascinating. And I kinda want to give this a try, but I'm not good at puzzles or crafty things. so it's sort of intimidating. Though I have lots of plain paracord around, I'll need some with a bit more color. edit: What size and curve of buckles for each project? Get the smaller buckles for bracelets with the single cobra. I'd suggest the slightly bigger buckles for larger weaves that have been mentioned in this thread. Go youtubing to find the weave and pattern you like. Start with the single cobra and learn how to do the weaves and it's easy from that point on. If you have an Army/Navy surplus in town, this would be the place to go find all the different paracord colors and buckles. It is addicting..I have made about 20 of them now, gonna give out some gifts plus make different other paracord by-products...I made a key chain, a reloader lanyard and flashlight lanyard. I'm enjoying finding uses it for it. 
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Posted: 1/13/2012 7:10:34 PM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: I find this paracord-thing quite fascinating. And I kinda want to give this a try, but I'm not good at puzzles or crafty things. so it's sort of intimidating. Though I have lots of plain paracord around, I'll need some with a bit more color. edit: What size and curve of buckles for each project? Get the smaller buckles for bracelets with the single cobra. I'd suggest the slightly bigger buckles for larger weaves that have been mentioned in this thread. Go youtubing to find the weave and pattern you like. Start with the single cobra and learn how to do the weaves and it's easy from that point on. If you have an Army/Navy surplus in town, this would be the place to go find all the different paracord colors and buckles. It is addicting..I have made about 20 of them now, gonna give out some gifts plus make different other paracord by-products...I made a key chain, a reloader lanyard and flashlight lanyard. I'm enjoying finding uses it for it. Thanks Ordered some 3/8" curved buckles and more colors of paracord from ebay. Also noticed some lanyard buckles that I just bought. |
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Posted: 1/15/2012 8:14:02 PM EDT
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Anyone made any bracelets of late? Post em' up!
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Posted: 1/15/2012 11:00:50 PM EDT
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Took me about 20 minutes. I took the base cord and melted the ends together. A little cleaner than a knot. I got 100 feet of black, 50 of olive drab, 50 of brown camo and 50 of a blue and white mix. I'm going to make a sling for the AK, and will probably do the base cord with black, then do black over it in a cobra weave, then do black/olive over that to thicken it up a bit. Should work out well... but I need to order the sling loop for my ACE folding stock... |
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Posted: 1/16/2012 7:07:33 AM EDT
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Well done Matthew! That looks spot on...
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Posted: 1/16/2012 7:47:25 AM EDT
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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!  +1, That bullwhip is badass. I need one. I haven't thought about a whip in a long time. I used to screw around with them when I was a wee lad. Man, you gotta post the link to the instructions. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 1/16/2012 8:24:57 AM EDT
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that bullwhip is incredible!
wondering about the possibility of a tow rope for fourwheelers using that thicker rope at walmart |
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Posted: 1/16/2012 8:33:05 AM EDT
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that bullwhip is incredible! wondering about the possibility of a tow rope for fourwheelers using that thicker rope at walmart Check out amsteel blue cord. I would rather have that than some cheapo walmart rope! |
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Posted: 1/16/2012 4:11:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/17/2012 7:24:35 AM EDT
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bump Here are a bucket of my personal ones. 
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Posted: 1/17/2012 7:42:55 AM EDT
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Cool. No reason to not tag this. |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 8:42:57 AM EDT
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https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JE1ss0Ts8yA/Tw4mviDArHI/AAAAAAAANwk/uAVNOStyJBw/s800/IMG_20120111_181743.jpg Took me about 20 minutes. I took the base cord and melted the ends together. A little cleaner than a knot. I got 100 feet of black, 50 of olive drab, 50 of brown camo and 50 of a blue and white mix. I'm going to make a sling for the AK, and will probably do the base cord with black, then do black over it in a cobra weave, then do black/olive over that to thicken it up a bit. Should work out well... but I need to order the sling loop for my ACE folding stock... When you finish it instead of melting the ends right there. Leave about another 1/2 on the end and loop them back into and under the last of the center weave and melt or glue them between the center weave and interior cord. It will hide the ends better. Each end will naturally go to each side. 
Also if you start from the other end, the loop formed when you run the cord threw the buckle is a good way to hold or hide (if you do one with jointed cords) the start of the weave section. 
Just little things I have learned from making hundreds of them. |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 9:08:32 AM EDT
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I really really want one made in Ducati Red and Black, a short keychain version about 2" long and a bracelet. Problem is finding the correct color shade of red paracord, plus the fact that I can't braid worth a damn
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Posted: 1/17/2012 10:27:23 AM EDT
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I really really want one made in Ducati Red and Black, a short keychain version about 2" long and a bracelet. Problem is finding the correct color shade of red paracord, plus the fact that I can't braid worth a damn I did a red and white one for a buddy that has a white 848. I dont think I have pictures of it tho. The red was just red haha. He liked it. |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 10:33:19 AM EDT
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I really really want one made in Ducati Red and Black, a short keychain version about 2" long and a bracelet. Problem is finding the correct color shade of red paracord, plus the fact that I can't braid worth a damn I did a red and white one for a buddy that has a white 848. I dont think I have pictures of it tho. The red was just red haha. He liked it. Hmm, I guess it just looks different to me on the computer screen then |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 11:04:03 AM EDT
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The 848 Evo is a flat red isnt it? The red I used is what is in the pic I posted on the previous page. Thats the only red I have seen.
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Posted: 1/17/2012 11:20:07 AM EDT
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The 848 Evo is a flat red isnt it? The red I used is what is in the pic I posted on the previous page. Thats the only red I have seen. ETA: nevermind, I just realized what you said. I don't know, I have trouble understanding the different classifications of colors, I just know when a color doesn't match This is the red I want 
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Posted: 1/17/2012 11:35:21 AM EDT
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I carry a keychain and a lanyard for work. Wearing stuff on my wrists always bugs me.
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Posted: 1/17/2012 11:42:11 AM EDT
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oh look. All the arfommers are doing arts and crafts...
I want in...  |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 11:49:05 AM EDT
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The 848 Evo is a flat red isnt it? The red I used is what is in the pic I posted on the previous page. Thats the only red I have seen. ETA: nevermind, I just realized what you said. I don't know, I have trouble understanding the different classifications of colors, I just know when a color doesn't match This is the red I want http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u199/SemperMO/2011-09-10141330.jpg I dont think its far off?? 
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Posted: 1/17/2012 11:51:05 AM EDT
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I carry a keychain and a lanyard for work. Wearing stuff on my wrists always bugs me. http://i.sawblade-tx.com/lanyard.jpg I like that center one. Kinda reminds me of the brass balls hanging off of a truck hitch tho... haha |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 11:51:13 AM EDT
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Why did'nt anyone tell me about these things? I have made three of them the past couple of nights, gave one to my daughter and I am keeping the other two. These are great! I'm probably going to make as many as the 200 foot of paracord can put out. Dadgum, I have bought a dozen of these over the years and now I can make my own. Cobra weave FTW!
http://i43.tinypic.com/2h6hd8m.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/30sk3a1.jpg where do you get the tiny buckles? |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 12:06:24 PM EDT
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Tag for home
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Posted: 1/17/2012 2:08:10 PM EDT
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The 848 Evo is a flat red isnt it? The red I used is what is in the pic I posted on the previous page. Thats the only red I have seen. ETA: nevermind, I just realized what you said. I don't know, I have trouble understanding the different classifications of colors, I just know when a color doesn't match This is the red I want http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u199/SemperMO/2011-09-10141330.jpg Very nice. You can really clean up that frame with a heat gun and a little patience. Those stickers must go. |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 3:46:02 PM EDT
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Why did'nt anyone tell me about these things? I have made three of them the past couple of nights, gave one to my daughter and I am keeping the other two. These are great! I'm probably going to make as many as the 200 foot of paracord can put out. Dadgum, I have bought a dozen of these over the years and now I can make my own. Cobra weave FTW!
http://i43.tinypic.com/2h6hd8m.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/30sk3a1.jpg where do you get the tiny buckles? I get mine from amazon. |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 4:21:03 PM EDT
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Make a monkey's fist with a 1" steel ball bearing, or a .58 lead ball. You can mess stuff up with one of these.  i knew some guys who made the really thick kinda square ones...put that monkey fist on top and that would make a killer key/watch fob!
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Posted: 1/17/2012 4:25:24 PM EDT
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I would like to have a belt made out of paracord. But a bracelet no thanks. you know, to me a belt sounds MUCH gayer than a bracelet...too reminiscent of macrame and hippie shit!
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Posted: 1/17/2012 4:27:37 PM EDT
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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. I didn't realize it was a Force Recon thing.  I mean it's not like wearing an EGA or shirt that says ARMY on it. I thought they were simply "just in case" types of things that people carried for one reason or another in what was a convenient way for them. I mean I'm a little ignorant on them. I've only glossed over the few threads I've seen in GD on them and thought they could come in handy.cheel, winston! it's like shemagh's; started off with deployed personnel sporting them then carried over to the civ side of the house as an affectation.
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Posted: 1/17/2012 4:29:01 PM EDT
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I made one with that closed with a loop and a button from my DCUs. old school geezer! to me, those are the only legit ones, od green cord with buttons. everything else is aftermarket!
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Posted: 1/17/2012 4:34:33 PM EDT
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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... dude, that is a work of art and an outstanding picture! 
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Posted: 1/17/2012 5:14:38 PM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: I made one with that closed with a loop and a button from my DCUs. old school geezer! to me, those are the only legit ones, od green cord with buttons. everything else is aftermarket!Nah, old school is OD cord with black flecks that ties together :-) |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 6:50:24 PM EDT
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intradesting.
Do you guys make them stripped or with all the cords inside? There was some guys in my old unit that used to make them, I never had time to deal with it. Now that I'm out, it's a whole nother story. The lanyard looks interesting to me, me want :) |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 6:52:26 PM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Why did'nt anyone tell me about these things? I have made three of them the past couple of nights, gave one to my daughter and I am keeping the other two. These are great! I'm probably going to make as many as the 200 foot of paracord can put out. Dadgum, I have bought a dozen of these over the years and now I can make my own. Cobra weave FTW!http://i43.tinypic.com/2h6hd8m.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/30sk3a1.jpg where do you get the tiny buckles? At the top of this page about 1/4 down the thread there's a link to buckles. |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 7:10:10 PM EDT
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both, I tend to take the core out of the ones I make for women.
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Posted: 1/17/2012 7:31:49 PM EDT
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Why did'nt anyone tell me about these things? I have made three of them the past couple of nights, gave one to my daughter and I am keeping the other two. These are great! I'm probably going to make as many as the 200 foot of paracord can put out. Dadgum, I have bought a dozen of these over the years and now I can make my own. Cobra weave FTW!
http://i43.tinypic.com/2h6hd8m.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/30sk3a1.jpg where do you get the tiny buckles? At the top of this page about 1/4 down the thread there's a link to buckles. I found mine on ebay. 3/8" curved... 100 of them for $16 shipped. Likely more than I'll ever need! |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 7:34:03 PM EDT
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Why did'nt anyone tell me about these things? I have made three of them the past couple of nights, gave one to my daughter and I am keeping the other two. These are great! I'm probably going to make as many as the 200 foot of paracord can put out. Dadgum, I have bought a dozen of these over the years and now I can make my own. Cobra weave FTW!
http://i43.tinypic.com/2h6hd8m.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/30sk3a1.jpg where do you get the tiny buckles? At the top of this page about 1/4 down the thread there's a link to buckles. I found mine on ebay. 3/8" curved... 100 of them for $16 shipped. Likely more than I'll ever need! Do flat buckles. Thats what I use so that all my bracelets are reversible. |
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Posted: 1/17/2012 9:16:47 PM EDT
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Why did'nt anyone tell me about these things? I have made three of them the past couple of nights, gave one to my daughter and I am keeping the other two. These are great! I'm probably going to make as many as the 200 foot of paracord can put out. Dadgum, I have bought a dozen of these over the years and now I can make my own. Cobra weave FTW!
http://i43.tinypic.com/2h6hd8m.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/30sk3a1.jpg where do you get the tiny buckles? At the top of this page about 1/4 down the thread there's a link to buckles. I found mine on ebay. 3/8" curved... 100 of them for $16 shipped. Likely more than I'll ever need! Do flat buckles. Thats what I use so that all my bracelets are reversible. Materials are so cheap, if I want reverse, I can just make two. 
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Posted: 1/18/2012 5:01:20 PM EDT
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I dont think its far off?? http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/adam_parks/Paracord/16.jpg That actually looks very close! Now where can I buy it? Lol, since I can't make crap myself.. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 1/19/2012 4:35:18 AM EDT
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I dont think its far off?? http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/adam_parks/Paracord/16.jpg That actually looks very close! Now where can I buy it? Lol, since I can't make crap myself.. [span style='font-style: italic;']Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile If you buy the cord I'll make some for ya. Its not hard though. You should give it a shot. |
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Posted: 1/19/2012 5:51:42 AM EDT
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I made a cobra weave watch band. It works pretty well and is comfier than other watch bands. I really hope I never have to unwind it, but its nice to have just in case. It has 8.5' of 550 cord IIRC. http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt7/sonoran_Tj/P2150007.jpg I've been looking for shackles like that and can't find them, where did you get that one at? |
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Posted: 1/22/2012 8:50:41 AM EDT
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bump Here are a bucket of my personal ones. http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/adam_parks/IMG_20120117_110905.jpg very cool |
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Posted: 1/22/2012 11:09:13 AM EDT
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I made one with a hairband (had to steal from my girlfriend haha) yesterday didnt come out to bad. I picked up some today to make more and get it down where I can hide everything. Ill post pics later.
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Posted: 1/22/2012 1:32:01 PM EDT
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can one of you girls make me a toaster cover
cool stuff I just ordered some more paracord to give it a try I have a rom ak SF stock and a knife handle I want to try and cover |
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Posted: 1/22/2012 3:03:01 PM EDT
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Quoted: I made one with a hairband (had to steal from my girlfriend haha) yesterday didnt come out to bad. I picked up some today to make more and get it down where I can hide everything. Ill post pics later. Now this, I gotta see! Post up pics, you just gave me an idea!
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Posted: 1/22/2012 3:04:12 PM EDT
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I dicked around with figuring out how long a base cord I'd need for my AK sling... I'm gonna need about 60 feet of cord to do the first weave, then likely a lot more to do the second...
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Posted: 1/22/2012 4:17:25 PM EDT
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I made one with a hairband (had to steal from my girlfriend haha) yesterday didnt come out to bad. I picked up some today to make more and get it down where I can hide everything. Ill post pics later. Now this, I gotta see! Post up pics, you just gave me an idea! 
I suck at taking pics. Still tyring to figure out a way to finish them cleanly. You can see the slight bulge in each of them. |
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Posted: 1/26/2012 4:10:42 PM EDT
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Been making these for a couple of years now... Never did like the plastic clasps tho.
I just made this one a few days ago, using Mapul MS2 sling parts. I should have made it just a bit wider, maybe 6 strands in the center instead of 4. 
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Posted: 1/26/2012 8:42:24 PM EDT
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^ Looks good.
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