[misterbik]

Hi all.

Partly but not really on topic: I'm trying to find some thin / narrow weaves, preferably with just two strands, but not widened out like a cobra weave tho.

The idea is to make cords that connect things like sunglasses or wallets to your person to prevent dropping, loss , stealing.
I even have a tiny pocket knife that is great just for cord cutting, that I'd like to connect to my belt loop.

The off topic part is that I won't be using paracord, or if I do, it will only be internal strands. More likely fishing braid, or even black scoubie.

Has to stay very thin.

The obvious reply is just have a plain cord and tie it on. Which I have already.

I was hoping for something a little classier.

So far just a round knot weave (still a bit thick) or stormdrane's square knot chain lanyard are the front runners, I haven't really seen much else , maybe the 2 strand into 3 braid that TIAT does, but I don't really like standardish braids.

Any ideas? Some kind of sophisticated chain look would be good.
( not just tying overhand or basic knots at intervals though . )

Thanks guys,
Adam. .


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[MrParacord]

Try the Snake Knot. If you make it with micro paracord it's a very thin weave.

 

[misterbik]

Hmm ok, will check it out.
The only time I saw a snake knot being made, the guy was using a needle thing , so I just put that one in the 'maybe someday' mental list.

But will look further. Cheers

It does seem like a lot of weaving though.
Esp for the lengths I want, and multiple cords.

Had vaguely in mind something like a box knot but stretched/ spaced so it was more like a chain link.

(But not like that box knot chain of stormdrane's , more like an actual box knot weave but long , so it's still square)

Might have to try to invent one


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[asemery]

I have two suggestions
Use a braiding disk to make an attractive and strong cord
http://www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com/make-a-friendship-bracelet.html
A very easy way is to use a hand powered drill to make a two strand cord
http://pineapple.myfunforum.org/Making_Rope_with_a_Hand_Drill_Part_3_about1668.html

 

[MrParacord]

Hmm ok, will check it out.
The only time I saw a snake knot being made, the guy was using a needle thing , so I just put that one in the 'maybe someday' mental list.

But will look further. Cheers

It does seem like a lot of weaving though.
Esp for the lengths I want, and multiple cords.

Had vaguely in mind something like a box knot but stretched/ spaced so it was more like a chain link.

(But not like that box knot chain of stormdrane's , more like an actual box knot weave but long , so it's still square)

Might have to try to invent one


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You could use a paracord fid but I just use a small pair of forceps.

 

[MrParacord]

I have two suggestions
Use a braiding disk to make an attractive and strong cord
http://www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com/make-a-friendship-bracelet.html
A very easy way is to use a hand powered drill to make a two strand cord
http://pineapple.myfunforum.org/Making_Rope_with_a_Hand_Drill_Part_3_about1668.html

I'm going to try that braiding disk. If using Paracord should the braiding disk be made out of heavy cardboard?

 

[asemery]

If you are going to use paracord try heavy corrogated cardboard or fun foam. I bought my fun foam (craft foam) at my local Michaels store
http://www.michaels.com/search?q=craft foam sheets
it is 1/4" thick. Tony

 

[MrParacord]

Using the micro paracord I tied a snake knot that was about 4 inches long and just under a half inch wide. I tied this fob for my Leatherman Squirt PS4 over 90 days ago. I think I used 4 feet of paracord.

 

[asemery]

Here is a three strand twist using knitting yarn. The twisting method is shown in my tutorial (link given in my first post in this thread). I first made the red and white twist in reverse and then made a second twisting adding the blue. Both twist were made as described in my tutorial. I have used this design to make binocular straps. Tony

 

[jimmybrayjr]

I made mine with the outer sheath and no cords on the inside and used some shrink wrap on the ends. I made another that has holes in the end and used the cobra stitch without and cord on the inside again and it works great


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