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DIY Book Review: American Boys Handy Book

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15 years
by in Home/Backyard/Woodworking, Outdoors/Camping

Do you own a copy of The American Boy’s Handy Book? If not, I’d recommend putting it on your wish list.

Here’s a classic DIY guide geared towards projects children (with adult supervision) to teens and adults can all enjoy. If you’ve never heard of the American Boy’s Handy Book, you should definately check it out. The book includes a wide range of DIY projects, most of which are far more sophisticated DIY projects than you’d find in a Cub Scout guidebook. The projects in the book range from the fantasy (Mark Twain raft) to the questionable (DIY fireworks, various projectile devices, etc.) to the totally awesome (DIY boat building, wind skates, and so much more!).

A must for the ‘do it yourself’ person in your life.

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Illustrated Knot Tying Diagrams – Learn how to tie knots

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15 years
by in Outdoors/Camping

As a follow up to the several paracord projects I’ve recently posted, I thought this would be appropriate. If you go camping often or like to make things, then you need to learn how to tie the the right knots for the job:

  • Knots, Bends,Ties
  • Hitches,Loops, Mooring knots
  • Shortenings, Grommets, Selvagees
  • Lashings, Seizings, Splices
  • Fancy knots and rope work

Do these knot types sound familiar? Still just tying granny knots and square knots? Learn how to tie knots, lashings, splices and much more with this free, illustrated, 64-page PDF eBook of the 1917 classic knot tying guide, Knots, Splices, and Rope Work by A. Hyatt Verrill complete with diagrams.

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Make a 550 Paracord Lanyard or Bracelet

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15 years
by in Outdoors/Camping

parachute cord bracelet or lanyardGot some extra parachute cord (aka 550 cord or paracord)? Here’s a project that is both functional, attractive, and handy. Making a paracord lanyard or bracelet is a convenient way to carry a length of 10 feet or so of parachute cord for emergency or survival use.

Following a few simple knot tying methods, you can easily create a bracelet or lanyard out of 550 cord for camping, survival preparedness and as an attractive key fob.

Why Paracord? Used in parachutes for the military, this tough string has a tensile breaking strength of 550 lbs! Furthermore, it is composed of 5 or 7 inner strands that are very strong on their own and well suited to making a make-shift fishing line in an emergency or survival situation. It is also made of nylon so it is lightweight and resists mold and mildew.

Where to get parachute cord? Online or military surplus outlets. Note that there is alot of knock-off paracord available, that may serve fine for a bracelet, but might not have stength needed for camping or survival use. So be sure to check for a military rating if you intend to have it on hand for emergencies.

There are several styles of braid that you can use, but I used the method described here: http://www.theprepared.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=80&Itemid=49

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