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Essexman · **Reply #1290 on:** May 12, 2013, 11:16:24 PM

Nice work Jamie.

Here's something I've been working on, adjustable neck lanyard.

Long....

Short....

Jamie_M · **Reply #1291 on:** May 12, 2013, 11:27:24 PM

Quote from: Essexman on May 12, 2013, 11:16:24 PM

Nice work Jamie.

Here's something I've been working on, adjustable neck lanyard.

Thanks. I've been trying to work on adjustable lanyard too, but nothing came out anywhere near as nice as yours

Essexman · **Reply #1292 on:** May 12, 2013, 11:37:35 PM

Cheers for the kind words Jamie. I have to say I'm not 100% happy with the above prototype in terms of neatness. I made it quick to determine if the idea worked at all!

The first weave above the clip is a 8 cord square/flat weave. Not something I've done before, so in my eyes that bit can be better.

Ashley · **Reply #1293 on:** May 13, 2013, 06:14:58 AM

lowtech · **Reply #1294 on:** May 17, 2013, 11:56:09 AM

First time poster here.

I´ve made a few bracelets for friends but did not take pics.

Here is a keyfob i made from some leftover digital camo cord and a coiled lanyard.
It was made from clothesline with PE cofer and nylon core, a Paracord sleeve, some crimped terminal connectors and some heatshrink tubing.

stealth007s · **Reply #1295 on:** May 17, 2013, 12:20:44 PM

Nice work there lowtech

I would love to see the details and method on how that coil was made if you could.

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lowtech · **Reply #1296 on:** May 17, 2013, 01:11:55 PM

It was a quick proof of concep to test somethin g i read somewhere on the Internet.
I´ll redo this in Nicer and make a little how to.

Jamie_M · **Reply #1297 on:** May 17, 2013, 01:23:57 PM

I think ITS Tactical have a tutorial on how to make one. Good job on it

Stormdrane · **Reply #1298 on:** May 17, 2013, 01:59:58 PM

I made one for my dad in 2007 after seeing a thread on USN forums about them by TADGear the year before. My dad used his clipped to his cell phone(5 years), until last year, when the spring in the swivel clip finally gave out.

Here's a link for making your own coil with a boiling technique. I'd first seen this method done on a boating forum using weed eater line a few years ago. And a few more tutorials:

Photo tut

Coiled part I

lowtech · **Reply #1299 on:** May 17, 2013, 02:15:36 PM

Thanks Guys!
Seems i don´t need to bore you with another one on how to boil plastic clothesline on a wooden spoon handle...

Stormdrane · **Reply #1300 on:** May 17, 2013, 02:35:35 PM

Quote from: lowtech on May 17, 2013, 02:15:36 PM

Thanks Guys!
Seems i don´t need to bore you with another one on how to boil plastic clothesline on a wooden spoon handle...

Seeing a process done from different perspectives can help others learn, where they might have trouble following just one tutorial, and the method you use may offer something different or even give someone else other ideas to try and maybe improve on techniques for future DIYers, so please, do give it a go.

nuphoria · **Reply #1301 on:** May 17, 2013, 02:36:36 PM

Thanks for the links Mr Drane

Ashley · **Reply #1302 on:** May 18, 2013, 06:55:23 AM

My shot at a Dman type 7 bracelet.

Ash's mobile on the move.

stealth007s · **Reply #1303 on:** May 18, 2013, 03:02:14 PM

Nice Ash!¡!

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Jamie_M · **Reply #1304 on:** May 18, 2013, 06:56:04 PM

Another blaze bar

Stormdrane · **Reply #1305 on:** May 18, 2013, 10:15:44 PM

A 'Solomon Ladder' paracord and 1.4mm cord bracelet/watchband...

nuphoria · **Reply #1306 on:** May 19, 2013, 12:08:50 AM

That looks good. How well does it stay shut?

I assume you have to measure it so it fits pretty snug.

Stormdrane · **Reply #1307 on:** May 19, 2013, 12:23:19 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on May 19, 2013, 12:08:50 AM

That looks good. How well does it stay shut?

I assume you have to measure it so it fits pretty snug.

It's actually somewhat slightly adjustable, by sliding one or two of the Solomon bars back or forth, and fitting the lanyard/diamond knot through the loop/space between them, and they also secure the knot closure of the bracelet/watchband so it doesn't come loose. It could also be tied with a side release buckle, but I went with trying this simple version first...