Paracord Braiding

[Guest Risky Ruger]

Anyone familiar with any websites on paracord braiding? I recently made some things and was curious what other options I could do with this stuff.

[Il Duce]

Paracord braiding

ArmySteve : Paracord Square Weave Braid Rope

Stormdrane's Blog

the joys of google

[Kegger]

I always use stormdrane.blogspot.com, shows you many ways of using paracord.

[gunbartender]

I always use stormdrane.blogspot.com, shows you many ways of using paracord.

some cool knots on there.

[Smith]

Thanks for asking. I was needing to wrap a machete handle and my AK wire folder stock.

[gotigers]

http://www.paracordsecrets.com/index.php

Edited June 16, 2010 by gotigers

[LngRngShtr]

I have done some paracord work... Duck call lanyards etc.

working on a wrist sling for my bow next...

John

[jbum]

Go to youtube and look up Tyingitalltogether the guy is awesome.

[Guest guardlobo]

Cool stuff. I like it.

[Guest guardlobo]

But, I still can't figure out how to do a turk's head.

[leroy]

LngRngShtr:_____________

Lanyard looks great!!!

Risky:_______________

I always take a look at Stormdranes Blog for paracord ideas.

Keep up the good work!

Kind regards,

Leroy

[JAB]

Okay, stupid question for the day:

Where is a good, local source (local to the Knoxville, TN area) to get paracord? And is it always labelled as 'paracord' or is it sometimes called something else? Finally, is there a certain type or grade of paracord I should look for?

I don't have any specific projects in mind. I would just like to have some around for general usage. Of course, if I had some around, I might not be able to resist the urge to start trying to braid it/make stuff out of it.

[analog_kidd]

Don't know of a local place, but I just bought some on ebay. Seems like I got about 100' for about $9. It's not cheap.

I cut it in half, and put half in my BOB, and may try braiding with the rest. I did a few knots I found online the other night and discovered it's not as easy as I thought. Getting those knots all neat and snugged up is tough.

If there is a local option to Knoxville, I'd love to hear about it too.

[Kegger]

Most mil-surplus places carry it.

You can even occasionlly find the 1000' foot rolls for like 40 bucks if you look around.

[dats82]

Most any army/navy store should have it. I do not recall one right off hand in Knoxville, but surely there is one around somewhere.

edit: Kegger beat me to it

[walton6467]

Around Clarksville its all called "550 cord". As in will withstand 550 pounds of stress. None of it is actually labeled "parachute cord".

[JPS]

Back to the OP's original question - try instructables.com or animated knots.com. Instructables especially has a lot of survival and paracord projects.

[Guest 73challenger]

I've seen it at smokey mountain knife works before.

[Guest mikedwood]

Okay, stupid question for the day:

Where is a good, local source (local to the Knoxville, TN area) to get paracord? And is it always labelled as 'paracord' or is it sometimes called something else? Finally, is there a certain type or grade of paracord I should look for?

I don't have any specific projects in mind. I would just like to have some around for general usage. Of course, if I had some around, I might not be able to resist the urge to start trying to braid it/make stuff out of it.

Greene Military: had some last time I was there. They are off I75/40 near the Papermill exit

Cherokee Military Surplus

Cherokee Military Surplus - Google Maps

Never been here but I think I need to check it out. They are off Broadway.

Also there is a military surplus off Alcoa Highway. Can't remember the name but the guy that owns and runs it is helpful.

[analog_kidd]

Cherokee Military Surplus is a cool place. Lots of stuff jam packed into a small shop. The owner is a really nice guy, but will flat out talk your ear off. So be prepared to have a good exit strategy.

[mhmd]

LA Police Gear has on closeout now for $4.99 per 100ft.

Edited December 15, 2010 by mhmd
mistyped that

[Ghooge2008]

I know a guy who did the simple square braid, and ran a bead of super glue down it on all 4 sides....you then have a very stiff tool that fits on your key ring and wont set off a metal detector, I wouldnt advise flying with it or carrying with the intent to go armed...but he flies all the time and has learned to properly use a kubaton.

[Guest RiseMechanical]

Here's a super easy Turk's head. I do like Stormdrane's tutorials too.

[Guest Appalachian]

Glad I found this thread, I picked up 4 bundles of cord at the local flea mkt. for $8, guess'n thers about 50ish feet to the bundle, I was hope'n to find a thread that teaches how to braid it up, good deal.

[Major Kong]

Here's a few lanyards I've made. I learned most of mine from Stormdrane and Tying it all Together on youtube. TIAT is my favorite. Also, the Ashley Book of Knots is regarded as the Bible of knot tying. It's not cheap, but it has just about everything in it.