Make a light-duty block and tackle
Instructable posted by
oompa
Needing a block and tackle for my kid’s tree fort I didn’t want to go overboard with some store bought mechanism although with a bit of shopping you can find them fairly cheap. All I needed was something light duty and simple – I did try to make a double pulley similar to my antique set, but I had p... read more »
Rope Rings
Instructable posted by
hpstoutharrow
Make versitile rope rings that can be used for camp games, decorative carrying applications, or as rugged accents. A continuous, perfectly round, rope ring can be made by unwinding and rewinding individual strands of a rope without the need for a bulky knot or splice. Whether you use them to secur... read more »
Tying Trivets out of Rope for Holiday Gifts
Instructable posted by
kyle.marsh
Trivets (those things you put on your table to protect the surface from hot pans and casserole dishes) come in many forms and few people ever really think about them, but many households use a trivet or two daily. If you're looking to give homemade gifts this holiday season (or any other time) triv... read more »
Make Your Own Hauler/Pot Lifter (15 mins; $3)
Instructable posted by
AngryRedhead
Trying to maneuver a large pot is very tricky, potentially dangerous, and just plain uncomfortable - you risk injury to yourself, your pot, and/or your plant. I have a sprained ankle right now (and for the past 12 years), and I need to be careful with my footing. Getting my legs near a pot could cau... read more »
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magpieshoard
Paracord bracelet with a side release buckle
Instructable posted by
Stormdrane
This tutorial will show how to make a paracord bracelet with a side release buckle. When made on a larger scale, you can make this for use as a dog or cat collar as well. I get my paracord from the Supply Captain and the side release buckles from Creative Designworks. More projects, links, knot refe... read more »
Multi-Color Paracord Can Koozie
Instructable posted by
craftydan
Ah, Paracord! The manliest of cordage. So compact and tough that it's the cord of choice for nuts who like jumping out of airplanes. Looking at the guides available, though, you might start to think it's only useful for lanyards and fobs. Today I'll show you the steps to turn it into a snappy ... read more »
Simple Grafting In Cord
Instructable posted by
Stoveboy
Or how I covered the handle of a home- made fid in cord. Having some free time on my hands and a steel fid I made from a converted centre punch, I decided to cover the handle in cord. Thanks to the tutorial on http://www.frayedknotarts.com for the basic method, I was able to do this quite quickl... read more » | subscribe for free |
