tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post6344681208895326459..comments2024-02-19T15:55:26.403-05:00Comments on Stormdrane's Blog: Star KnotStormdranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-67859066507545718042014-08-03T07:39:47.543-04:002014-08-03T07:39:47.543-04:00bonjour,
cette petite étoile est vraiment magnifiq...bonjour,<br />cette petite étoile est vraiment magnifique.<br />je mets un lien.<br />Tine.Tinehttp://zakkas.frnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-41737407192568822862012-05-18T06:15:07.799-04:002012-05-18T06:15:07.799-04:00@Ray, you can post a link to a photo in the commen...@Ray, you can post a link to a photo in the comments section if you have it uploaded to something like imageshack or photobucket, or email it to me at Stormdrane at hotmail dot com.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-61601937035065034932012-05-18T06:07:14.692-04:002012-05-18T06:07:14.692-04:00Hi Again, i've got another knot i cant ID any ...Hi Again, i've got another knot i cant ID any way of posting pics on here? or can i e-mail it to you?<br /><br />Couldn't get to grips with that braiding using the pictures, just didnt come out right, i think you should do a video ;-)Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529179903986052549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-87869866491020497292012-05-11T14:10:42.447-04:002012-05-11T14:10:42.447-04:00@Stormdrane, yep thats defo the badboy. I've m...@Stormdrane, yep thats defo the badboy. I've made some pretty long leads using cobra stitch then king cobra at clip end. I'm gonna give that one a go as i'm sending stuff out to guys overseas on MWD sections. Keep up the good workRayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529179903986052549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-66973473923161844392012-05-11T11:10:06.449-04:002012-05-11T11:10:06.449-04:00@Ray, Their leashes look to be using 4 strand rou...@Ray, Their leashes look to be using 4 strand round braids, also called diamond and spiral braids depending on how a two color pattern looks with how you line up the cords as you work.<br /><br />Boondoggleman.com has instructions on tying the braids and tutorials for paracord leashes are on the instructables.com website. I've made <a href="http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/search?q=leash" rel="nofollow">leashes</a> and <a href="http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/2006/07/here-are-couple-of-neck-lanyards-i.html" rel="nofollow">lanyards</a> with those braids too.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-76669747815436439142012-05-11T10:51:30.956-04:002012-05-11T10:51:30.956-04:00Hi, i've been trying to work out what a certai...Hi, i've been trying to work out what a certain paracord knot is? a company called the pooch store make a lead called "Paracord Coupler Dog Leash" was wondering if you knew wha knot this was?Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529179903986052549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-79504013847351919282009-12-21T13:31:47.404-05:002009-12-21T13:31:47.404-05:00For paracord sized cord, get the Jumbo 1193-02 lac...For paracord sized cord, get the Jumbo 1193-02 lacing needle. <br /><br />Cut the cord at a 45 degree angle, quick melt the end, and screw the needle onto the cord. Here's a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMFrlk-oSvQ&feature=player_embedded#" rel="nofollow">demo video</a> showing the process.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-56293569975930273342009-12-21T13:18:41.737-05:002009-12-21T13:18:41.737-05:00What size Perma-Lok is best for 550 paracord?What size Perma-Lok is best for 550 paracord?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-65338417314453159582008-06-13T12:52:00.000-04:002008-06-13T12:52:00.000-04:00I received the couple of lacing needles that I ord...I received the <A HREF="http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/Stormdrane/More%20images/CIMG5604.jpg" REL="nofollow">couple of lacing needles</A> that I ordered today. I was worried that they'd be too large, since it's hard to guess actual size from a photo on the net, but now that I have them, they look perfect. Thanks for the advice!Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-6767534589522613592008-06-11T15:06:00.000-04:002008-06-11T15:06:00.000-04:00hello Stormdrane......the smaller perma-loc needle...hello Stormdrane...<BR/>...the smaller perma-loc needle from Tandy works great for cords 1.4mm-2mmm(?+-)...but they come with a flat tip which works great for lacing leather but not for cords....i buy a few of these needles and i file the flat tips off and then i use some "sheet-rock sand paper" on them...then i use NEVR-DULL (Brasso in cotton wadding) and polish them to a mirror shine...they work great for star knots!....an "ice pick" type needle also helps to "pry" the cords to make them look nice and in order....you might be able to find a nice collector's ice-pick on eBay?!....the larger perma-loc needle from Tandy works great on cords from 2mm-3mm(?+-)...you can get them with or without the flat tip....Dan-AlaskaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-69691508577332998192008-06-08T17:50:00.000-04:002008-06-08T17:50:00.000-04:00Thanks. I had tried making my own 'needles' out o...Thanks. I had tried making my own 'needles' out of ink pen refills, but since they're not threaded, the cord fell out too easily and using glue was just messy.<BR/><BR/>I'd seen the Perma Lok needles that Tandy has, but wasn't sure if it would work for the smaller cord. Guess I'll have to try the smallest one and see...Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-52468166388729178842008-06-08T17:00:00.000-04:002008-06-08T17:00:00.000-04:00hello Stormdrane......you can get the needles in a...hello Stormdrane...<BR/>...you can get the needles in a few sizes at Tandy/The Leather Factory...it took me years to learn the star knot!...i'd say you're doing great!...<BR/>Dan-Alaska<BR/>http://pineapple.myfunforum.org/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-12205573886690647352008-06-07T19:46:00.000-04:002008-06-07T19:46:00.000-04:00Yes, I have seen some examples of that type braidi...Yes, I have seen some examples of that type braiding online. With so many strands being used together, it makes some pretty cool braid patterns.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-12563300884214732412008-06-07T18:51:00.000-04:002008-06-07T18:51:00.000-04:00Very pretty! Have you heard about KUMIHIMO - it's...Very pretty! Have you heard about KUMIHIMO - it's Japanese braid work. I saw some today and thought of you.Pauline Evanoskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090641000678423636noreply@blogger.com