Got Paracord?

[Beerplumber]

Now I see why you guys do this... I tied off to the top lat h of my wooden tool chest, this is for SWMBO

[Mercury]

I just finished my first survival bracelet.  OD, and with a friction closure.  Pretty basic design because I simply don't have any hardware to finish it out.  I will be buying some buckles now, as I really dig the idea of wearing these.  It's about 8.5 feet of paracord in a tiny package, and after testing it before completing it I can undo the whole thing in under 40 seconds.  Tying it back takes quite a bit longer!

[El Rago]

I though I did put some stuff up. I did however realize that I dont have paracord, but 3mm nylon cord, and worse of that the colors are quite limited, still I think the outcome aint that bad.



what you think?

[Chain Gang]

Looking good.I make the paracord bracelets to sell and so far I believe I have sold over 150 bracelets.I have made enough money to buy a new laptop and what's left over goes into my SAK and MT fund.It's a great hobby.

[thesuper]

I though I did put some stuff up. I did however realize that I dont have paracord, but 3mm nylon cord, and worse of that the colors are quite limited, still I think the outcome aint that bad.

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what you think?

awesome work El Rago.....you get your hands on some paracord mate and you will have money in the bank

[thesuper]

And something just because:

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just seen this, to say I'm impressed doesnt come anywere close.....GraysonK..... you the man, beautiful work mate, I do truly bow to you All you guys and girls produce truly wonderful stuff. I am inspired to try some simple stuff myself,I bought a roll of 100mtrs of pcord (green) ,  so will give it a go. You guys are awesome Rob

[Mercury]

And something just because:

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just seen this, to say I'm impressed doesnt come anywere close.....GraysonK..... you the man, beautiful work mate, I do truly bow to you All you guys and girls produce truly wonderful stuff. I am inspired to try some simple stuff myself,I bought a roll of 100mtrs of pcord (green) ,  so will give it a go. You guys are awesome Rob

That's right Kelly, you da man!

Seriously tho, great work!

[Stormdrane]

A few knots to try:  Gibbet and Ichabod(sliding loops), Arms-Akimbo(decorative lanyard knot), and Broach Loop(fixed loop)

My pics with the knots tied:


And loosely tied(follow the path of the cord from the top):



Tip:  If you need the image larger, use your keyboard's Ctrl and +/- keys to change the size.

[Chain Gang]

I had an idea to make my paracord bracelets easier to put on and take off.For those that make bracelets you know you weave around a core of paracord.For my core I use 16 inches of paracord with the internal strands removed.I cut an 8 inch piece of 1/16 floral wire and thread it through one halve of the core and make a long narrow loop.This is my bendable core that I weave around.You put the finished bracelet on by bending it around your wrist.I have wore one for a couple of days and it is very secure.What I like best is the fact the bracelet will fit various wrist sizes and it's so easy to put on and take off.This works really well for kids and us old folks.The floral wire is very pliable and I don't think it will break under normal use.

[badwolf]

Excellent idea and as far as I know quite original as never seen this done before

[Chain Gang]

Excellent idea and as far as I know quite original as never seen this done before

Thanks.I have been thinking about this for a some time but when I saw the floral wire in a craft store I knew it would work great.Like you,I have never seen this done but I'm sure I'm not the only person to come up with this idea.

[captain spaulding]

I had an idea to make my paracord bracelets easier to put on and take off.For those that make bracelets you know you weave around a core of paracord.For my core I use 16 inches of paracord with the internal strands removed.I cut an 8 inch piece of 1/16 floral wire and thread it through one halve of the core and make a long narrow loop.This is my bendable core that I weave around.You put the finished bracelet on by bending it around your wrist.I have wore one for a couple of days and it is very secure.What I like best is the fact the bracelet will fit various wrist sizes and it's so easy to put on and take off.This works really well for kids and us old folks.The floral wire is very pliable and I don't think it will break under normal use.

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That's a great idea. 

[Chain Gang]

I miss the old clown avatar.

[captain spaulding]

I miss the old clown avatar.

Yea im going to switch it back. I have been testing out a few avatars today and they all seem wrong.

[Chain Gang]

I found one for you.

[captain spaulding]

I found one for you.
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Well damn that's just horrible. Makes my Avatar look good.

[Beerplumber]

I miss the old clown avatar.

Me too. I've been reading Spaulding posts not recognizing the captain himself! Would an even thicker gauge wire work as well? More of a permanent bend preferably with some spring... Great idea. Do the ends overlap or did you keep them short enough not too touch together?

[captain spaulding]

Can anyone make my new avatar fill the whole box. I had to try and do a quick edit of it. (there was nudity) I actually have a few that I need edited. I have no idea how to do editing of photos.

And no this is not my wife. LOL. 

EDIT: Actually can someone just explain how to do it. I have to figure it out sometime.

[Chain Gang]

I miss the old clown avatar.

Me too. I've been reading Spaulding posts not recognizing the captain himself! Would an even thicker gauge wire work as well? More of a permanent bend preferably with some spring... Great idea. Do the ends overlap or did you keep them short enough not too touch together?

Any thicker wire would be hard to thread through the paracord and it really works good with the 1/16 size.I also bend the ends of the wire a little and crimp to make the treading easier and the blunt ends won't pierce the end of the cord.I do have a gap of about 1/4 inch so the ends don't touch.The spring wire would be harder to find in my area and probably cost more.The floral wire is about $1.00 per 6 ft.and forms to the wrist very well.

[badwolf]

Can anyone make my new avatar fill the whole box. I had to try and do a quick edit of it. (there was nudity) I actually have a few that I need edited. I have no idea how to do editing of photos.

And no this is not my wife. LOL. 

EDIT: Actually can someone just explain how to do it. I have to figure it out sometime.

Try http://bluefive.pair.com/pixresizer.htm or http://www.hamrick.com/upg.html both free and easy to use programs, you should be able to achieve a good result. The vueprint one will do both editing and resizing. If you point me to that pic you want to use i'll take a quick look, then explain how to do it

[captain spaulding]

Thanks badwolf. I think I found one already edited. 

[tattoosteve99]

I found one for you.
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Where did you find a pic of the capt at?

[captain spaulding]

Where did you find a pic of the capt at?

 

[Chain Gang]

I found one for you.
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Where did you find a pic of the capt at?

What????He didn't send you a pic?I guess I'm just special.

[captain spaulding]

What????He didn't send you a pic?I guess I'm just special.

Dang I thought everyone got one. Don't worry it will be this years Christmas card. 

[El Rago]

I think I shall put the topic back on track

some matching solomon bar fobs and bracelets, plus a monkey fist, snake knot lanyard.



BTW Cap, I like your new avatar.

[Chain Gang]

Very nice work as usual.

[Essexman]

Really good work El Rago! You're leaning fast.

[captain spaulding]

Were can I get para-cord short of ordering it online?  I asked at the new REI and they did not have any. I think I need to start making some bracelets and such. 

[Beerplumber]

Were can I get para-cord short of ordering it online?  I asked at the new REI and they did not have any. I think I need to start making some bracelets and such. 

My local army surplus store has lots of colours. Its probably cheaper for you online but I'd be happy to hook anybody up if they're stuck.