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Instead of advertising here, you should be reading here! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by neologist
OK, so lets say you are using a belt made of 550 cord and you get yourself into a "survival" situation. You take the belt apart to use the cord.
What's holding your pants up?
Pants that fit???? :eek:
Noted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gray Wolf
Mea Culpa.
If you're really interested in wilderness survival, why don't you swing over to the Introduction area and tell us about yourself.
And EDIT your posts taking out the advertising, before it's done for you.
Thank you.
Noted again
If you were wearing pants that fit then why would you have a belt on?....,Quote:
Originally Posted by Gray Wolf
Oh, wait. You would need the belt to carry your knife.
Where are you going to carry your knife when you take apart the belt?:confused:
I won't need the 100' of cord, so I'll tie a few small pieces of cord to two of the belt loops. :D
I'm slow but I'm catching on.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Gray Wolf
Here's another good one right here!
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ead.php?t=4678
Or a shortcut to the same,
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/index.php...-Tutorial.html
Great step by step with pic's and directions.
Ok, I've looked and haven't been able to find it, so I'm asking. Does anyone know how to make the wide version of this bracelet?
Here ya go http://www.instructables.com/id/Wide-Paracord-Bracelet/Quote:
Originally Posted by chiye tanka
For clips and D-rings for these things, go to your local sewing store. I pay about $2us for a small clip. Check Ebay if you want to buy in larger quantities. They are called "side release buckles".
Chiya - You can also look for a "King Cobra" weave. It will double the width of the standard bracelet, which is usually a "Cobra" weave.
Thanks guys, I couldn't remember the name of the knot.
Or you could always throw together a rifle sling like I did
Very nice work dezertdude - very nice. How about after you do an introduction here you post an instructional on how you made it. Thanks.
Thanks. I used almost 80 feet of 550 cord to make it. The finished length is 33 inches and about 1 1/4 inches wide. I used a single strand weave I found on Instructables posted there by stormdrain. Here is a link
http://www.instructables.com/id/Wove...eletwatchband/
I increased the number of strands from three as shown in the link to seven to get the extra width I needed. Instead of one outer and one inner strands I used two outer and three inner. The thing about this weave is that you have to weave the entire cord through on each pass in this case that was almost 60 feet after about 20 feet were used for the strands running lengthwise. This weave is really flexible and not near as hard and stiff as the other paracord weaves you usually see. If your interested go to the link and you'll get what I mean. :drunk:
I will. Stormdrane has some good stuff. Thanks.
Well here is my thought....
I find it hard to believe that this topic has generated this much interest. LOL.
If you like the bracelet, wear it... If not, then dont.
I am of the mind set that SOME cordage is better than none. So, I carry fobs on my knives and yes, I have MADE a few bracelets. I dont wear them... they are stiff and to me not very comfy. BUT, they do provide you with a resource if you needed it. Again, some is better than none.
But I would never ever BUY one.. thats just kooky!
Here are a few I made. Nothing special, but again... if I were in a pinch and I had one, then I would have some MORE 550 cord than if I didnt. :)
http://www.fototime.com/89C924566390063/standard.jpg
I have since made another that recycled a buckle of a blown out pair of Teva sandals.
I don't think I would call them TOTAL BS.. but at the same time, they probably aren't for everyone LOL.
Oh, I also have a good bit that makes up a "box knot" on my keys for a keychain. I took the guts out to make it smaller. Eh...
Jeff - I like the hardware that you used to attach the ends. A bit sturdier than a plastic buckle should the need arise.
Crash.... Now I know where to send the 1000' of paracord I just ordered today.
Send it here. I'll make you some stuff.
I'd say those turn buckles will hold over 700 lbs. Good Choice you made!
Too bad. I'll need something stronger, then. This might work...Quote:
Originally Posted by CS
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ckBlasgNSz...ll%2BDozer.jpg
This may do the trick. :innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
http://www.feedem.co.uk/dog-2/dog-he...-4189_zoom.jpg
I'd say the Bobcat is planted!
Just as soon as It comes in I'll PM yu for your address and take you up on that offer. How's splittin' half the cord as payment for making some things for wife and me? (and maybe a leash for the wolf?)Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Cool. Sounds good.
Hi,
I have made around 60 of these 550 cord wrist deals..
I started sometime back, few years when a friend from US Army asked me to make him some for his journey over seas.
After I made rifle slings, lanyards, pants belts, for keys, extra extended straps for Back and ALICE packs, etc. Used every color I could find in 550 cord.. I have put sculls, beads, watches, compass, fire starters, etc. on these too as well as many different attachments.
I have made many with different cordage too.. not 550.
You can make these double or triple width.. too.
As stated these are funny if you need to take them apart, as in the pants belt type, and use the cord. Hmmmm what does hold up the pants then?
I found a simple strand of 550 cord after doing it works fine.
My opinion is always write down the footage you use in each project so you can repeat it again..
jeff c, nice work.
Ralph
DMTTofD
jeffc,
I've seen the metal buckles like you put on your bracelets used before. Where would one find them?
Most hardware or home improvement stores sell them. It's called a clevis.Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg69
I got mine at Home Depot. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg69
You, Sir, are a Baaaaaaaad Maaaaaaan!
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Originally Posted by Rick
i dont own a paracord bracelette but i was just thinking...
in an end of the world type situation, i might tend to take a closer look at a person wearing one. maybe ask a few more questions rather than just turning them away flat out.
the person may have something to offer rather than just eating up all of my food.
i think it would be worth wearing one if only to be identified by like minded people.
This is a very interesting thing, and the greatest thing about it is that it's very useful. If we'll think about it from the point of survival, then we'll see that some small bracelet can save the most important thing you have - your existence. Thanks for the information. I will definitely make such a bangle for me.
And while you're at it, why not visit our Introduction section and make a small introduction that we'll find useful. If you think about it from the point of survival, the more we know about you the better we can answer any questions you might have.