paracord project pictures, ideas, videos how to

[ShawneeB]

Using an avg. sling length, how many slings can be made from 1000' spool? Just avg length and say 1.5" wide.?

Rupe

It actually takes 3 separate 35 foot cords for a sling like the vid. That's a 43-45" sling. Not all need that big like my semi shotgun but the mossberg persuaded needed it cause tube is full length. I'm making a 36" now, about 30 foot x 3 but some left over. I'd say 10 min per 1000 spool. Takes about 3 hrs relaxed knotting. I think a swivel on the wall and work vertical would speed it up. Seems a tangle mess at first but once set the individual cords lay in piles as you work, not bad once you get going.

[mazda3gun]

I'm actually thinking of getting Mil-C-5040-H TypeIV Paracord. It's $120 per 1000' on Amazon, but rated to 750# and has 11 strands. Decisions...

[ShawneeB]

If you need the strength it's good. I find with the 550 the "mil spec" cord is just 30% higher than reg 550 cord, same specs. Forget where I saw the rope making. Think on yuku forums, paleo planet. They use fiber but same principle

[David_4]

Here we go again.

[mazda3gun]

I just plan on buying a case of beer and recruiting a couple friends to help with the rope making. Keeping a tight braid at 100' could play out to be difficult.

I figure, if I tie all 3 strands together on, say a fence post, then stretch em out in the back yard, one end in each person's hand and start the braiding. I feel the drill method would just twist them together and they won't hold together like an actual braid.

[ShawneeB]

I forget the drill method but it was cool. I think it did more than twist. Another site on rawhide rope had a method to braid. They made horse tack, ropes. A hand braid should do well. I don't think it will take long.

[ShawneeB]

Here we go again.

30-06!

[ShawneeB]

Alrighty, another sling. This one with some "color" It's for my Baikal MP153 semi 12ga. More I use it, more I love that shotgun

[phantom_geo]

I love the looks of the braided cord slings....not sure my old fingers are capable of that. Wouldn't mind trying to make one though

[ShawneeB]

It's not hard to tie. I'm 59 and still can

[mazda3gun]

CPR!

I got a 1000' spool and started wrapping some stuff, I'll take some pics over the weekend.

[phantom_geo]

Well I tried making a sling. I am working on a Axis 30-06 project and decided to give the sling a try.



I did it in OD green and black.
It was my first attempt so I definitely need some more practice..

[Rupe]

It looks pretty darn good to me! Good Job!!!
Rupe

[Balljoint]

ShawneeB check out the Creedmoor web site they have Para cord rifle slings for AK's and AR's in several styles for $43.00

[robert2286]

You can barely see the sling in the picture but it is green and black... I took the shoulder pad from an old camera bag that i had laying around