Instructables: exploring - outside - knots - cord - featured http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 20:36:42 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to Tie a 4 Strand Paracord Braid with a Core and Buckle. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Tie-a-4-Strand-Paracord-Braid-with-a-Core-a/
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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:42:02 PST
Zigzag Spooling Paracord http://www.instructables.com/id/Zigzag-Spooling-Paracord/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/C6WL/GRTHM0HM/F45C6WLGRTHM0HM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/C6WL/GRTHM0HM/F45C6WLGRTHM0HM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/C6WL/GRTHM0HM/F45C6WLGRTHM0HM.SMALL.jpg Stormdrane Some cord and string comes from manufacturers on spools without end caps, wrapped around the spool in a zigzag type pattern that keeps it from spilling off the sides.  This video demonstrates how to wrap paracord onto a spool in that manner.  I used the same method with my Carabiner Paracord Spool ...
By: Stormdrane

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Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:17:22 PDT
How to Tie the Lanyard Knot http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Tie-the-Lanyard-Knot/
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Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:07:51 PST
Survival Bracelet II http://www.instructables.com/id/Survival-Bracelet-II/
Survival Bracelet II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/ZNGJ/G68H8DM2/FUVZNGJG68H8DM2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/ZNGJ/G68H8DM2/FUVZNGJG68H8DM2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/ZNGJ/G68H8DM2/FUVZNGJG68H8DM2.SMALL.jpg tevers94 You may have seen my first survival bracelet instructable on the cobra braid.  After receiving a comment from lightchaser mentioning the chain sinnet braid, I thought that was a great idea.  This is truly a Survival Bracelet, if you are in need of some rope or cord, you can just pull both ends and t...
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Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:29:10 PST
How to make a paracord wrist lanyard using the cobra weave http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-paracord-wrist-lanyard-using-the-cob/
How to make a paracord wrist lanyard using the cobra weave - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/9M6O/H4AGDAA5/FP49M6OH4AGDAA5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/9M6O/H4AGDAA5/FP49M6OH4AGDAA5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/9M6O/H4AGDAA5/FP49M6OH4AGDAA5.SMALL.jpg BLUEBLOBS2 This tutorial will show you how to make a wrist lanyard using paracord and the cobra weave. This can be used to secure a key chain, knife, mutitool, camera, or cell phone, etc. I give all credit to Stormdrane  for the cobra weave. He was the first person to make an instructables using the cobra. G...
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Mon, 9 Jul 2012 10:51:15 PDT
Spiral knot tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/Spiral-knot-tutorial/
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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:16:07 PST
Multi-Color Monkey Fist http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Color-Monkey-Fist/
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Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:46:28 PDT
Paracord Wrap Bottle http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-Wrap-Bottle/
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Sun, 29 May 2011 18:59:46 PDT
Cobra Weave Key Fob http://www.instructables.com/id/Corbra-Weave-Key-Fob/
Cobra Weave Key Fob - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/01GR/G79D467C/FI101GRG79D467C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/01GR/G79D467C/FI101GRG79D467C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/01GR/G79D467C/FI101GRG79D467C.SMALL.jpg tevers94 You may have seen my instructables on paracord bracelets, well this is the same design with a few variations.  I used to reach in my pockets and have to search for my keys.  Now i reach in and go right for the key fob.  These can be all one color, or multi colored.  Supplies -6ft of gutted parac...
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Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:54:41 PDT
Survival Bracelet (Updated!) http://www.instructables.com/id/Survival-Bracelet/
Survival Bracelet (Updated!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/645Z/G68GWUGC/FKE645ZG68GWUGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/645Z/G68GWUGC/FKE645ZG68GWUGC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/645Z/G68GWUGC/FKE645ZG68GWUGC.SMALL.jpg tevers94 Survival bracelets are often seen on soldiers in war or hikers in the woods.  Real 550 paracord has 7 inner strands.  The paracord sheath is rated at about 300-pounds.  7 strands made up on two strings each for a rating of 35 pounds.  14 inner strings, each of which have a rating of about 17.5 pound...
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Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:06:12 PST
Carry any Bottle with a JUG KNOT Handle http://www.instructables.com/id/Carry-any-Bottle-with-a-JUG-KNOT-Handle/
Carry any Bottle with a JUG KNOT Handle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/S0VU/FYTCM742/F7KS0VUFYTCM742.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/S0VU/FYTCM742/F7KS0VUFYTCM742.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/S0VU/FYTCM742/F7KS0VUFYTCM742.SMALL.jpg hpstoutharrow Tie a JUG KNOT around a water bottle, soda bottle, or aluminum bottle to make a secure carrying strap. Re-purpose any container into a reusable water bottle by adding a convenient carrying strap. This Instructable will demonstrate how to tie a JUG knot which like its name suggests, is meant to prop...
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Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:30:56 PDT