Parachute Cord is WAY MORE FUN than imagined!

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  @paulheitkemper1559 · 4 years ago (edited)

  Cool design. As a sailor, I have a pro tip for you. Instead of using the scratch awl, you need a "fid." Get a pair of knitting needles. Cut them off about 6 inches from the pointed end (at an angle) and deburr the cut. You push the fid through where you want it to go, and stick the end of the cord in the hollow angled end of the needle. Some people even use a tap in the end to create threads to screw the paracord into the fid so it won't fall out. To do that, you'd need to choose the correct size needle. Plenty of examples on youtube. Cheers!

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  @aidanweltner7894 · 4 years ago

  This design as bar stools with warm leather cord would be such a phenomenal centerpiece to a kitchen or bar. I love the woven top and the hexagon-to-circular legs. I’m definitely curious how the tension of that cord will hold up over time. Nice work!

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  @DelinquentBehavior · 4 years ago

  When I was a kid we had this fantastic folding chair that had a back and seat that was made of woven cotton cord.  I very literally wore that thing out and I was heart broken when my mom tossed it instead of letting me figure out how to rewrap it.  It was really big, not like a standard folding chair.  I could comfortably sit crosslegged in it or curl up a bit sideways and read.  But you could then fold it up on a standard scissors fold and stick it behind a door.  I'd love to see something like that again.  And plans so I could recreate it myself!

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• BO

  @boozytheclown · 4 years ago

  here's a challenge for you. design a modern take on the 70's hanging chair, make the skeleton out of walnut, and weave the support structure so it's comfortable.

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• CU

  @cucumberwhale · 3 years ago

  I really love that fact that you use miniature models to feel out the designs - compared to the convenience of CAD I feel like it's somewhat of an old school technique but honestly no 3D simulation is comparable to just feeling out the materials in real life. So cool that you do it!

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• DM

  @DMLand · 3 years ago

  Beautiful 21st century design with a Mid-Century Modern flair. The legs that transition gracefully from round to hex are a triumph.

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  @bswtsp21 · 3 years ago

  Lathe replacement is genius.

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  @GateNSwitch · 4 years ago

  Hexagons are the bestagons

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  @saml9036 · 4 years ago

  As a textile artist who watches a lot of woodworking YouTube, I’ve been hoping to see you and Emily collaborate in some piece that mixes textile and wood ever since watching those videos of you making Emily’s work station. &nbsp;I think mixed media is a lot of fun, so this was a real treat to watch. Other ideas that come to my mind is, like, weaving the paracord on cabinet doors or drawer fronts, or maybe like a macrame suspended in a wooden frame, or like extra large cross stitch details. There’s so many possibilities. <br><br>I also noticed the scale stools in the background of the last video on the shelf, so seeing the thumbnail of the full scales on this video made it even more exciting lol <br><br>Fantastic work as always. Very inspiring.

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• BL

  @bloodthirsty1330 · 3 years ago

  Paracord woven hammock would be pretty wicked

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  @Stephen7475 · 4 years ago

  3 legged stools are the best because they never wobble on uneven floors. &nbsp;You did an excellent job!

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  @lindacsmith13 · 4 years ago

  maybe weave some kind of plant hanger or plant stand — something that could incorporate your plywood hex design somehow. or even book shelves with a woven element. the possibilities are endless! great job