Paracord projects

[pipewrench]

I made these out of paracord over the last few weeks. There's a ton of instruction on youtube, far less expensive than buying them. I gave a couple of these to some friends as Christmas gifts. Thinking of making a rifle sling next!

[tkfurs]

That is some mighty fine work!! I don't think I have the patience to work on things like that!! Karma coming your way for the craftsmanship and the idea!!

[Brad H.]

Those turned out awesome! Karma sent. Those would make a great swamp talk auction item (hint hint).

[balash]

I'm curious about how long those took to make? I've got tons of 550 cord.
Thanks

[lilweasel]

My daughter makes survival bracelets, laynards, dog collars and dog leashes...she has a lot more patience than I do!!

[pipewrench]

Jan 7, 2015 2:13:28 GMT -5 balash said:

I'm curious about how long those took to make? I've got tons of 550 cord.
Thanks

The call lanyards take 2.5-3 hours, the bird straps less time, probably hour and a half. I work on them in front of the TV or listening to music.

This guy has a great video series, I learned to do these from watching his videos.

www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCfD5ViGak4eNz4Us14oyA

[hogkiller]

Karma coming pipewrench,,nice work. I lost my paracord maker when she went back to school and my dang hands wont work the way their supposed now. A paracord lanyard on a custom knife adds a cool twist for the customer.
Have you thought about making turkey drags with antler handles? That would make a great gift/auction item as well.
I've made a few but with just single strand para,,,double or triple would be better and still doesn't take up much room in the pack.

[pipewrench]

Jan 7, 2015 20:25:07 GMT -5 hogkiller said:

Karma coming pipewrench,,nice work. I lost my paracord maker when she went back to school and my dang hands wont work the way their supposed now. A paracord lanyard on a custom knife adds a cool twist for the customer.
Have you thought about making turkey drags with antler handles? That would make a great gift/auction item as well.
I've made a few but with just single strand para,,,double or triple would be better and still doesn't take up much room in the pack.

Thanks for the note; I appreciate it! Not sure exactly what you are talking about with turkey drag, so you have a pic or description?

[hogkiller]

Jan 7, 2015 20:42:34 GMT -5 pipewrench said:

Jan 7, 2015 20:25:07 GMT -5 hogkiller said:

Karma coming pipewrench,,nice work. I lost my paracord maker when she went back to school and my dang hands wont work the way their supposed now. A paracord lanyard on a custom knife adds a cool twist for the customer.
Have you thought about making turkey drags with antler handles? That would make a great gift/auction item as well.
I've made a few but with just single strand para,,,double or triple would be better and still doesn't take up much room in the pack.

Thanks for the note; I appreciate it! Not sure exactly what you are talking about with turkey drag, so you have a pic or description?

Something like these bub,,

[pipewrench]

Jan 7, 2015 21:16:42 GMT -5 hogkiller said:

Jan 7, 2015 20:42:34 GMT -5 pipewrench said:

Thanks for the note; I appreciate it! Not sure exactly what you are talking about with turkey drag, so you have a pic or description?

Something like these bub,,

Trying not to appear dumb here...this is used to carry a turkey?

[hogkiller]

yep,,there's a loop on the other end to loop around the feet,,,just sling the turkey over your shoulder and good to go. Keeps the spurs from digging into your hands and the handle is a lot for comfortable to hang onto.
I've sold quite a few on ebay.

[hunt4it]

Looks Good Pipewrench!  I've been making them for a few years and agree, watching TV, listening to music/ball game or just sitting in the garage having a cold one...get into a rhythm and before you know it, you're pretty much done.  One thing that I've gotten into doing is for a more comfortable feel is go over the area that will be resting on your neck again so that it's doubled up.  Significantly more comfortable.  Also, I've gotten onto doing the drop downs with clips so that they can be moved to different areas.  Something else I've made are "Wrist Lanyards".  Use them for when I'm field hunting for geese.  no more fumbling around for calls when the geese are coming

[pipewrench]

Feb 4, 2015 12:30:24 GMT -5 hunt4it said:

Looks Good Pipewrench!  I've been making them for a few years and agree, watching TV, listening to music/ball game or just sitting in the garage having a cold one...get into a rhythm and before you know it, you're pretty much done.  One thing that I've gotten into doing is for a more comfortable feel is go over the area that will be resting on your neck again so that it's doubled up.  Significantly more comfortable.  Also, I've gotten onto doing the drop downs with clips so that they can be moved to different areas.  Something else I've made are "Wrist Lanyards".  Use them for when I'm field hunting for geese.  no more fumbling around for calls when the geese are coming

Good ideas there! Worst problem I have is outsides of my fingers get just about raw from pulling the knots tight.

[jimd]

A good friend made a paracord dog collar for my sons Lab.
I don't have a pic, but it was florescent orange and grey, with an O-ring and snap buckle.
Looked cool !

Jim