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I've always known them as shoelace charms. Also on Amazon.
I bought a battery powered soldering iron to use for melting cord ends about ten or more years ago, but it was too slow to heat up for my liking and I went with a plug in wood burning tool instead. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Creative-Woodburner-Value-Pen/24419105
On dark color cord, the melt can look nice and neat, but on lighter colors the blackened melted cord on the tool can transfer onto the lighter colored cord and is certainly noticeable, so wiping the tip with a cotton cloth or piece of scrap leather between applications can help with that.
The majority of the time I just use a torch lighter, z-plus insert in a zippo case, and quick melt the cord and press against the side of the lighter. ;)
I bought it off of amazon. Unfortunately, the seller seems to have sone confusion with sizing, so it may be a little bigger than it says. The one in the photo is here.
Bluecell Flat Silver Color Metal Side Release Buckles 3/8" x10Pcs
That's the 1" Alu-max buckle - I've used some different ones but theirs has a great finish and holds up the best. here they are on amazon, but I can't remember where I bought mine
I’ll add planet paracord planet, paracord galaxy, outdoor bunker for brands. Via amazon or their websites.
YouTube is a great resource just search for paracord. Stormdrane and tyingitalltogether are some more to look out for.
For equipment, you need a very sharp and sturdy knife or scissors/shears to make clean cuts. A lighter to melt ends (I prefer just a normal Bic type). I also sometimes use a fid (like a needle for paracord) and a pair of small hemostats, straight and curved.
I got a pair of these after burning my fingers on melted paracord one too many times.
There are also different sizes of paracord. 550 is the most common, usually with 5 or 7 inner strands. Smaller numbers like 450 it 275 are thinner and less strong (though plenty strong for most applications). There are also micro cords like 95, with no inner strands.
I can’t find the exact one I used. But I needed 1/2” on my stock and I just bought one of these
TOURBON Black EVA Foam Cheek pad - Pack of 3 Pieces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0108IKE6I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XV9H9Q02RWX9NVJZCHA1
Shaved a spot away for my cheek so I know the same spot. It’s a long rifle so not what you’re dealing with but $15 you got 3 tries. lessons learned I used a light spray of some glue to make sure it didn’t move.
I bought it online. They called it "Compass for Watch band" you can check the link to buy them.
PARACORD PLANET is my go to. Awesome pricing, speedy shipping, and top quality cord. I have tried out a bunch of different places and if you want quality cord that is the best IMO.
Edit: And it is being sold on Amazon, here is a link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E8O0CVQ/ref=s9_simh_gw_g200_i17_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=3H1VNHXN0BQPWMQPHYQN&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=cca70e28-a3b0-4f0d-b847-0ae9cb54558a&pf_rd_i=des...
If you want to avoid tangle(as I do, it bothers me to no end...) you could build a simple spool rig. Couple bits of leftover plywood, some 1/4"-1/2" dowels depending on your spools and some cheap plastic spools off Amazon(or other, I got mine off Amazon. There's a lot to choose from and obviously some wouldn't work for cord.)
Basically my rig looks something like this:
||-(\)-(\)-(\)-|| ||-(\)-(\)-(\)-|| ||-(\)-(\)-(\)-|| ||-(\)-(\)-(\)-|| ||___________________||
Where the || is approx 6" wide x" tall(depending on the space you have) plywood. There are dowels running between the plywood "-" with spools of cord on them "(\)". I ought to also mention that the base is a 1/4" steel blank I found lying around in my garage.
It's not pretty but it works and keeps all my crap in place. I'm working on a new set up which will have drop-in brackets for the dowels so that I don't have to hammer them out when I need to add one of these in.
Similar to what xkellox posted, found the Amazon version
Tutorial - only the first half of the micro cord lacing was done.
Spacers: M8 hex nuts
Shackle: Hewnda Stainless Steel Bow Shackle - Pack of 10 - $10
Got tired of using the Norse beard beads that I have been using as spacers. Saw these hex nuts lying around, which gave me this idea.
This is the one I use and love it. Personally I would go with a torch lighter over a standard (I think they melt the cord quicker and cleaner) but I know alot of people get along just as well with a standard gas station BIC.
(Forgot the link the first time🤣) Yeuligo Torch Lighters, Butane...
It appears to be frostbite according to my order history, but it looks a lot darker in the listing photo than it does in person.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076FM7PYQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A28MIHEZ2DCACH&th=1
Look good, but a cool thing to add to these is a cord lock like these. Make them adjustable.
i would recommend a thicker book with more information because they are normally way more useful.
i recommend this one Here as it has lots of information at 12-13 dollars for the book.
I would like to recommend <strong>Mysteries At Treasure River</strong>. A SciFi Mystery Novel written from the 1st person perspective to preserve their memories of the incidents that took place last few days of the writers life.
Fishing split rings woke well for stuff like this.
GREATFISHING 200PCS High Strength Heavy Stainless Steel Split Ring Lure Tackle Connector with Fishing Pliers 30lb to 120lb Test https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H7R1NVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8M5T7Z3BHP4Z83YVBVGA
I think for ease of use, you might want to get a band with removable straps like this one and then make your own bands with the paracord.
Because of how smooth and round the miband is, I'm not sure I'd trust a pure paracord bracelet.
I've done a few collars for my Amstaff, with different waves for each.
I think the best looking, and best functioning (still being flexible and comfortable), one was just the standard cobra weave. What I did was 3 cobras side-by-side and looping the inner one with the outer ones. After finishing that, I treated those as the center and encased it in a single bigger cobra. It looks fantastic, is still flexible, and hasn't shrunk after becoming wet.
The guy ahead of me did all the work. Here is the link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LIA39JK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Here's what I used. I got the 275 cord for attaching the tag to the rest of the 550, just because is a little too thick. Pattern for the bracelet was Trillobite with simple loop closure and diamond knot.
From Amazon. Here's the link.
SouthBeat Paracord Buckles Adjustable D Shackles Used for 550 Paracord Survival Bracelet Making 2Pcs (Antique Bronze) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0776CGL6X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LqE6BbG879KEK
its a metolius. its rated for climbing, but i usually just throw my keys on it. having it higher up on my pack will make my keys less prone to the jingle. here's the carabiner on amazon
Here's the link. No clip carabiner
These are great for the bag carriers. I ordered them a few times. I also like them for keychains because the little clip thing (that these don't have) will catch on your belt loop.
I finally got around to checking shipping costs. It would be $5 to send it.
You can get 5 for $7 on amazon :-/ so probably not worth it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GY3P2U/
The d rings i used. I like these, its a small business and the rings are polished with nice welds to make them strong.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VTSF7F9/
Here are the 1 inch buckles. Even though they are plastic, they are quite strong and they typically fail at the latching mechanism and not the cord attachment point.
I still highly recommend a commercial breakaway device like this one: plastic lanyard breakaway barrels And I still don't understand why a company like Dango who is marketing to security professionals didn't include one. It's irresponsible.
There is no solution to the dangling end that would not defeat the purpose of the tie.
I like these. Have these on my boots. Just put some super glue in them, then stuck the cord in. Works like a charm. I've had these for over a year, and they have worked swimmingly. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C24QZF7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EowjFbB3TSH7Z
Bored Paracord - Over 300 Colors 1', 10', 25', 50', 100' Hanks & 250', 1000' Spools of Parachute 550 Cord Type III 7 Strand Paracord https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076FJT7J4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LDBgFbH42KMDM
I've had the pool ball for a really long time and don't really remember how I got it. I'm sure you can find some on ebay or amazon. Here are the clasps I used.
edit: and thank you!
It's a great idea, so long as you don't sell. but you can use plastic soda bottles. 50 foot hanks fit in 20oz bottles, 100 foot hanks fit in 1 liter bottles, 250 foot hanks fit in 2 liter bottles.
Thats what I do for some of mine, but I was getting so my entirre work area was old soda bottles and ended up buying some plastic spools on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R1LTFGV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Each roll fits a 100 foot hank.
I found this one on Amazon. It’s pretty close to what you linked and only $10. I supposed, if you just wanted the flag itself, you could get it and just replace the paracord. Otherwise, searching “dual hole flag charm” on amazon brought up a few, just the charm itself, results.
Looks like the site I used to order them from is no longer up. I did find a listing for them on amazon that's a decent price for 10. Prices have gone up on them quite a bit ��
Stainless Steel Bow Shackle, 4mm, Silver Color,for Paracord Jewelry, Marine Tackle-10 Pieces ,generic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016GN3TDE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.zbgDbFYWHYZM
I still saved YOU three steps
Paracord is like a really fine grit sandpaper due to the materials and the weave. I would think it would have to be a fairly heavy duty rubber to have a long life assuming you are stretching it repeatedly.
Edit: You could always use the mad max method for the top and bottom straps with some of those cord stoppers like these:
Then you could have a adjustable handle for multiple containers.
Edit2: You know what, for the bottom of the cup to hold it in you could probably just thread a strand of paracord back and forth a few times in a X without needing to do some massive weaving and be fine.
I have bought paracord from US, UK, Germany, and China and from probably 2 dozen manufacturers easy. The closest I have seen to how that looks is the rainbow paracord.
In my opinion, that is not paracord but some kind of tye dyed fabric wrap.
Do not buy paracord of Michaels or Hobby Lobby, there are stupidly expensive.
10 feet for 3.50 is even more ridiculous.
5.49 for 50 foot hanks. 7.99 for 100 foot hanks.
Here is 250 feet total of 10 different colors for 23 bucks including shipping. Including 10 buckles.
And that is all top of the line quality cord.
I bought some off amazon that could be hand sewn, though with some difficulty. I'm not really that knowledgeable on different type if leather, I generally end up using what I can salvage as I like recycling stuff like that.
This is the stuff I did buy.
There are many shops on Etsy that deal in leather, and if you PM the owners I am sure you could be more professionally directed tot he type of leather you should use.
A fid's the best way to do it - this is the brand I use I figure you already have some, but just in case :) - these are the ones I have had the best luck with
So, I've tried out the soldering iron and I really like it. You do need to regularly clean the tip, but that's not an issue if you have a brass brush or something like this
I'm going to still have to get a jet lighter, but for now the iron will be my go-to.
> If I understand it correctly, all I need to do is instead of flipping all three cords up and down every other knot, I flip one up and two down. Then two down and one up (if my explanation makes any sense).
Close, but not exactly.
The first one is technically a single solomon bar with the center (silver) over/under technique used in the video you found. The yellow strand in the first one is woven in afterwards, most likely with a lacing needle. If you zoom in real close, you'll notice the yellow is even a smaller size than the 550.
With that said, even though your description isn't the correct way to do the first one, I think you should still make one using your method. It will look similar to the second, but the deviation in the design will probably look super cool!
Sure! Its Acid Purple Diamonds I get mine from BoredParacord his stuff is some of the best and doesn't fray, etc.
Just a solomon bar/cobra braid with a gutted Silver/Grey cord woven in between. The Yellow is likely laced in afterwards with Type 1 Cord.
As mentioned, reverse engineering on something like this is your best bet. You'll learn more about the weave/knots that way and can then expand on/customize it to something completely new.
Is this what you bought?
How did you get the paracord to stay in there? Just looks like open holes form the images.
this is a how to for the solomon knot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf7g7C0ommo
A fid is a lacing needle used for paracord. You screw a melted side into it and use it lace paracord through knots, or to help with weaving and such.
I have added paracord to several of my mothers walking sticks andhad a bit of a slippage issue. The solution was easy.
First, do the wraps as tight as you can. Seems obvious but sometimes you have a few loose spots and those will eventually tighten but also loosen tighter wraps/knots around it as the cord equalizes.
Second, get yourself a heat gun and use it to shrink the paracord. Now this will take some trial and error because some of these heat guns can get so hot that if you are too close you will just melt the paracord. I'd suggest doing a tiny wrap on a crap stick and playing with the heat gun on that to learn how whatever heat gun you get works. Here is a link to the one I have.
All paracord shrinks, just some shrinks more than others. Even if the cord only shrinks by .5% that would still be enough to cinch your wrap down on that stick so it never moves. But if you have some cheaper paracord that tries to shrink a lot that is why testing it out on a small wrap is important. You need to learn how far from the wrap to use the heatgun so it just barely shrinks enough to cinch it in place, but not enough to where you pop your singed ends.
Of course you could just boil it, but it looks like whatever you're wrapping might be too big to make that manageable.
I'm a cigar smoker, and I have carried this Jetline Quad Torch lighter for a couple years, after blowing through a bunch of Xikar single-jet lighters-- Xikars have a lifetime warranty, but I had to get mine replaced twice before I switched away for good.
Jetline is cheap and reliable, and while mine sips fuel, other smokers I know who use them find them to be fuel hungry, but they probably smoke mroe than I do. They definitely make lighters with fewer jets, (3 and 2 for certain; maybe single), but since I'm lighting cigars am after a different amount of heat than you are.
I did get a cheap knock-off at a smokeshop for about $10 last time I travelled to visit my sister's family across country, so that I could leave it there and use it, since I can't fly with a Jetline, no way no how-- neither the TSA nor the FAA will allow it. No idea how long that'll last, but it doesn't have to work hard.
But I think I'm really happy with the Jetline reliability, and considering that, the price is outstanding; I've paid a lot more for a lot worse lighters.
I picked up this torch lighter a few weeks ago and it's junk. I have to click it 20 times to get it to light most times and I've emptied and refilled it 5 or 6 times as well trying to get it to light consistently.
+1 for Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot, though I learned to tie it as the Turquoise Turtle via Brion Toss's The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging
Ian provides a how to as well: Ian's Shoelace Site - Turquoise Turtle Shoelace Knot
I've never had an issue with 550 (or 650) laces coming undone while using this knot. Try it, you'll never double knot again. ;)
Works a treat in Dyneema micro cord (like Samson's Lash It) too…
You might be able to get close...
It really depends on the kind of watch you're working with.
You Could buy some cheap rubber watch bands. cut them so just the bit that attaches to the watch and a little extra material is left... and then drill holes for the paracord.
You'd have to be careful not to drill too close to the edges because i have a feeling Paracord might wear through over time if there's any flex or movement at all... or it could just tear straight through a hole with not enough material surrounding it. http://www.amazon.com/Voguestrap-TX2225BK-Allstrap-Regular-Length-Watchband/dp/B003U98FIC
http://www.aliexpress.com/cheap/cheap-rubber-watch-band.html
Etc
You mention a jig. Bracelet jigs are not really hard to make and there are plenty of tutorials on how to make them. I was lazy and bought one. This is the one I bought. And yes, it really is made out of a heavy duty yardstick from Home Depot. The same type of yardstick is available from Lowe's. Here are the directions on how to make one yourself.
There are more advanced types of jigs, but I haven't messed with them since all I've made so far are bracelets and one dog leash.
It's the cheapest watch I could find with a tritium dial. Smith & Wesson Men's SWW-12T-R Soldier Tritium H3 Black Nylon Strap Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RV1QSQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_FwTtvb1REDN6V.
It's a decent watch, but the band fell apart almost immediately.
Edited for a lack of mobile formatting know-how.
I'm hoping it is permanent.
Edit: I should say that the page I bought them from says they are recharged by sunlight.
It is the Spyderco Matriarch and based on the fact that is was based on the design of the Spyderco Civilian I would guess it is very good at cutting very specific "things".
It's a doohickey, not the best bottle opener I've ever used but it works. It's quite nice for $5.
Edit also it has a box opener on the edge, but it's not as sharp as I'd like.
I carry a SOG slimjim. It's about 3/8" thick overall and actually quite robust. It is an assisted opening and opens quick and smooth. I carry it everywhere and have used it quite a bit. I recommend it highly. Here's a link for Amazon which is where i got mine, it's actually cheaper now lol. Edit: it takes a little practice to get used to the assisted opening as it's just thumb screws, but its not too bad IMO. http://www.amazon.com/SOG-Specialty-Knives-SJ31-CP-3-18-Inch/dp/B0074FH7N2
Shackle? Allows for 3 different attachment points for fluctuation in wrist size.
Open for suggestions! Looking to start a new project with a Citizens dive watch I found when I was diving in Florida.