Making Dogbane Cordage

**Pict** · 02-09-2009, 06:38 PM

This past week my son and I have been walking around our little forest looking for resources. Among our recent discoveries is Hemp Dogbane (aka Indian Hemp). Since we have it all over the place here I figured I'd make a study of it and roll some of my own.

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The video covers the entire process from identification and harvesting, processing the fibers, to the finished product.

MAKING DOGBANE CORDAGE

Mac

**Runs With Beer** · 02-09-2009, 08:17 PM

Great video, Ive taught cordage making to a lot of people, And have made tons of it. I thiunk cordage making is one of the most important skills to master. Here the plant of choise Is the spiny yucca and I have made every thing from fishing line to rope with exlant results, Again Great job on the video.

**Pal334** · 02-09-2009, 08:25 PM

Thank you, and excellent video. Another good project.

**crashdive123** · 02-09-2009, 08:29 PM

Another great video. Thanks Mac.

**vthompson** · 02-09-2009, 11:20 PM

I watched your video and thought that it was great. I have never made cordage, but I may watch your video again and then try my hand at it. Thanks again for the post.

**welderguy** · 02-09-2009, 11:37 PM

thanks for the video, good info.

**snakeman** · 02-10-2009, 08:09 AM

Great video. I recently processed some yucca fibers.I cant wait to twist them.

**RunsWithDeer** · 02-10-2009, 11:40 AM

Great job, thanks. Never made cordage. Might give it a try.

**Riverrat** · 02-10-2009, 01:47 PM

As usual, I learned something new from your vidieos....Thanks Mac.

**Pict** · 02-10-2009, 01:53 PM

For those who have never tried cordage making it is a very valuable skill to learn. Paracord gets wrapped on every piece of equipment and bundled on knives and kits as if it is the great green hope for survival. People act as if when its gone you are a goner.

You are walking through miles of cordage every time you step outside if you know what you are looking at, and how to process it. The bowdrill, bow and arrow, sling, traps, snares, shelters, all depend on this baseline skill. Mac

**MatthewnOK** · 02-10-2009, 08:49 PM

I'd make a study of it and roll some of my own.

I hope you mean rolling the fibers and not the leaves.
(Best stoned voice)
Check out this rope man... it's faaaaar out hehe.

That's really neat! I'll have to try that sometime... with my neighbors yucca

**Blackness** · 02-21-2009, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Pict

Since we have it all over the place here I figured I'd make a study of it and roll some of my own.

I had to laugh at that one

A very good video, thank you.

**Road Scholar** · 03-03-2009, 01:44 AM

I think cordage is probably the most important skill I need in a survival situation or perhaps one of the most. It helps me make shelter, enables me to snare food, and much more. Thanks for the link.
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Harry, the Road Scholar

**Gray Wolf** · 03-04-2009, 04:56 PM

Another great Mac Production video!

Mac this was brought up once before, putting all your videos on a CD. I think you could be compensated for your time and materials.

**Pict** · 03-04-2009, 05:01 PM

I'm working on getting a HD camera it has crossed my mind. Mac

**snakeman** · 03-04-2009, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewnOK

I'd make a study of it and roll some of my own.

I hope you mean rolling the fibers and not the leaves.
(Best stoned voice)
Check out this rope man... it's faaaaar out hehe.

That's really neat! I'll have to try that sometime... with my neighbors yucca

The fibers are in the leaves. pound it with a stick and you will see the fibers come out. I made 17 feet with 10 leaves. It makes some groovy rope dude.:high: