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stealth007s · **Reply #1230 on:** March 14, 2013, 06:38:54 AM

Looks fine to me. I honestly love a good challenge and think to myself, "man, I just did that" and show it off with pride. So, show it off with pride!¡! Knotting/ weaving isn't something that just anybody can do, takes a little skill, as I'm sure that you can attest to.

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Outback in Idaho · **Reply #1231 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:24:28 AM

Oh yes, I kept losing track of that 782 knot, trying to snug it up. Was listening to Joel Osteen on believing you can, and when he was talking about obstacles I was looking at one in the knot. Said just to believe, and to have faith, and I rolled the knot over and gave a tug, there it was!

People that can think several steps ahead and have great dexterity (AND PATIENCE) probably do a lot better at this.

Essexman · **Reply #1232 on:** March 14, 2013, 08:43:14 AM

Nice work, looks good to me, love the bead.

You're spot on there, it's not just making knots, it's working out how to make the knots that takes time.

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #1233 on:** March 22, 2013, 03:35:53 AM

Made a carry handle for my stanley thermos

Still have to burn the ends but that's it. Turks head around the thermos and cobra stitch for the handle.

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #1234 on:** March 22, 2013, 03:46:27 AM

What sort of tools & threading needles do you professionals use to make all this stuff nice and tight?

Like your Thermos handle, quite attractive. You surely could make some good pocket change with that skill!

stealth007s · **Reply #1235 on:** March 22, 2013, 03:56:48 AM

Quote from: Xelkos on March 22, 2013, 03:46:27 AM

What sort of tools & threading needles do you professionals use to make all this stuff nice and tight?

Like your Thermos handle, quite attractive. You surely could make some good pocket change with that skill!

Perma Lok makes good lacing needles and they are on Amazon for pretty cheap. You don't need lacing needles to make tight knots/weaves though. Also, a good pair of hemostats are handy when you do need to use the needles.

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #1236 on:** March 22, 2013, 11:01:36 AM

I make my own needles. 1/8 and 1/4 brass rod.

kaiser · **Reply #1237 on:** March 22, 2013, 03:55:50 PM

I'm an Explorer Scout Leader and I make woggles for my newly invested Explorers, the red, yellow and blue one matches our necker:

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #1238 on:** March 22, 2013, 10:57:19 PM

Quote from: kaiser on March 22, 2013, 03:55:50 PM

I'm an Explorer Scout Leader and I make woggles for my newly invested Explorers, the red, yellow and blue one matches our necker:

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Have any pictures of your woggles, that you would care to share?

kaiser · **Reply #1239 on:** March 22, 2013, 11:21:54 PM

Ahh it seems my last image did not work, try this:

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #1240 on:** March 22, 2013, 11:47:34 PM

+1

Looks great! Oh, and welcome to MTO.

Quote from: kaiser on March 22, 2013, 11:21:54 PM

Ahh it seems my last image did not work, try this:

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Essexman · **Reply #1241 on:** March 23, 2013, 03:32:45 PM

This weeks output, more dog leads. Thick and thin. Four cord braid and four cord braid doubled.

nuphoria · **Reply #1242 on:** March 24, 2013, 03:36:57 PM

Very nice

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #1243 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:08:07 AM

Was looking at various rattlesnake knots and sort of pondered something.

Since they are triangular, what if someone could make a thin legged camera tripod where the legs would fold up and into each corner, then have thumb-nuts to hold it into the lanyard - which also double as feet when pulled out.
The attachment screw would be hidden by the knot when installed into the knot, and the camera thread would poke out the bottom which could have a plastic keeper over it.

Not sure how cell & smartphones could be adapted to fit such a rig, but was a crazy that went through my head. As each of those corners could theoretically hold something inside. Even in the center of the knot would contain a thin metal container to hold sewing needles. In case the lanyard would need to be taken apart; it could hold a canvas, sewing, and suturing needles inside for emergency use.

Oh well, was an odd idea. Not sure why I get them.

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #1244 on:** April 01, 2013, 04:29:19 AM

Say, anyone have an easy pattern or method of making a croakies version for eye/sun glasses? Am liking Ashley's desert camo cord.

Stormdrane · **Reply #1245 on:** April 01, 2013, 04:49:10 AM

Quote from: Xelkos on April 01, 2013, 04:29:19 AM

Say, anyone have an easy pattern or method of making a croakies version for eye/sun glasses? Am liking Ashley's desert camo cord.

You can just take a desired length of paracord, add a cord lock for size adjustment, and eyeglass holders on the ends, sewn in place. The eyeglass holders can be found at craft stores, like Hobby Lobby/Michaels, or online on ebay, Amazon, etc... Or make your own with small beads/ferrells or coiled wire around rubber o-rings.

Or use small diameter cord for Solomon bar or spool knit versions...

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #1246 on:** April 01, 2013, 05:04:33 AM

Quote from: Stormdrane on April 01, 2013, 04:49:10 AM

Quote from: Xelkos on April 01, 2013, 04:29:19 AM
Say, anyone have an easy pattern or method of making a croakies version for eye/sun glasses? Am liking Ashley's desert camo cord.

You can just take a desired length of paracord, add a cord lock for size adjustment, and eyeglass holders on the ends, sewn in place. The eyeglass holders can be found at craft stores, like Hobby Lobby/Michaels, or online on ebay, Amazon, etc... Or make your own with small beads/ferrells or coiled wire around rubber o-rings.

Or use small diameter cord for Solomon bar or spool knit versions...

I like your, Eyeglass holder/leash/lanyard/tether.

Don't your eyes go cross-eyed after weaving one of those?

Stormdrane · **Reply #1247 on:** April 01, 2013, 05:19:57 AM

Quote from: Xelkos on April 01, 2013, 05:04:33 AM

Don't your eyes go cross-eyed after weaving one of those?

When I went to the eye doc for new specs last year, he said I'd probably need bifocals within the next couple of years, lol. As it is, I hold knot work up close and look under my eyeglasses to see what I'm working on and tilt my head down and look up/through the glasses to see what's going on on the TV at the same time, and the constant back and forth of doing that and refocasing is hard on my eyes, so I have to limit how much and how often I tie...

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #1248 on:** April 01, 2013, 06:02:01 AM

Bi-focals, 2 or 3 years now and I still dislike them - 'cept when I need to read fine print and cannot find the magnifying glass.

LL · **Reply #1249 on:** April 01, 2013, 02:33:36 PM

I should try working with paracord......

nuphoria · **Reply #1250 on:** April 01, 2013, 03:11:37 PM

Quote from: Stormdrane on April 01, 2013, 05:19:57 AM

Quote from: Xelkos on April 01, 2013, 05:04:33 AM

Don't your eyes go cross-eyed after weaving one of those?

When I went to the eye doc for new specs last year, he said I'd probably need bifocals within the next couple of years, lol. As it is, I hold knot work up close and look under my eyeglasses to see what I'm working on and tilt my head down and look up/through the glasses to see what's going on on the TV at the same time, and the constant back and forth of doing that and refocasing is hard on my eyes, so I have to limit how much and how often I tie...

That's no fun... my hands betray me in similar ways.

Mind you, what you tie will still be quality, even without quantity

Stormdrane · **Reply #1251 on:** April 07, 2013, 06:32:57 PM

Finally finished up some leather knot work projects, worked on just a little at a time, with my hands bugging me a bit, over the last couple of months, the key chain fob has a paracord core, and the neck lanyard with safety break-away has a 1.4mm nylon strand core...

And even some work on a Rex peeler, lol...

Essexman · **Reply #1252 on:** April 07, 2013, 06:42:52 PM

Very nice work indeed David.

What type of leather did you use? How did you find working with leather compared to paracord?

Stormdrane · **Reply #1253 on:** April 07, 2013, 06:48:15 PM

Quote from: Essexman on April 07, 2013, 06:42:52 PM

Very nice work indeed David.

What type of leather did you use? How did you find working with leather compared to paracord?

Thanks

I used 3/32" goatskin lace, which is okay to work with, flat with smooth and rough sides, cheaper quality stuff than some nice kangaroo leather with a proper beveled edge, but good enough for my uses.

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #1254 on:** April 08, 2013, 01:41:24 AM

Quote from: Stormdrane on April 07, 2013, 06:32:57 PM

Finally finished up some leather knot work projects, worked on just a little at a time, with my hands bugging me a bit, over the last couple of months, the key chain fob has a paracord core, and the neck lanyard with safety break-away has a 1.4mm nylon strand core...

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And even some work on a Rex peeler, lol...

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The master of paracord and knotting. Nuf said

nuphoria · **Reply #1255 on:** April 10, 2013, 02:45:40 PM

Bloody lovely bit of leather there

I find myself becoming much more interested in leather these days too... paracord seems to have lost its charm a bit $:-\$

Andi licious · **Reply #1256 on:** April 14, 2013, 09:51:03 AM

Quote from: Essexman on March 06, 2012, 11:00:30 PM

Two more 4 foot dog leads. These two are off tomorrow to K9 LEO's. It'll be nice to see how well the paracord holds up in use.

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Is there a guide on the technique to join the "end" into the main lead to form the loop handle?

I'm defo making one of these for my pooch with a matching collar!

Essexman · **Reply #1257 on:** April 14, 2013, 10:59:17 AM

The ends are spliced into the main length to create the loop. After one or two passes I then make a round end knot (I don't known it's name) to finish. The splice locks the cord in place, you can use any knot you fancy really. Please come back and show us your lead when you have made it.

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #1258 on:** April 15, 2013, 01:26:42 AM

My attempt at the gaucho knot. Done this from stormdranes tutorial.

That was err uh fun I think lol

Andi licious · **Reply #1259 on:** April 15, 2013, 05:07:54 PM

Ok so far iv refined my first keyring which I think is much better, made a lanyard that attaches to my belt strap and drops into my pocket nicely and made a lanyard for my ID that I have to wear all day that is much lighter than the one the company issued!

Building up to attempting a Turks Head around some pipe tomorrow!

If I can find some thinner diameter stuff I want to wrap the shaft on my mini gerber torch but that's dependant on material!

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