Between this lash (square lash), the diagonal lash, and the shear lash, we used to make bridges and towers out in the woods. Lashing is a good, old-school way to build in nature. Thanks for the video.
All these vids help me camping, either from car, bike or hike. I kept myself dry recently in a prolonged thunderstorm and was a able to still cook and be comfortable due to getting info from your vids on tarp pitching, knots, etc.
If you do your reach, there was a type indigenous American of 4-point throwing star made of desert Iron wood. Very hard and heavy wood but well worth the effort put into it. On a survival trip/school back in the 80's I attended, unbeknownst to me at the time, they instructors and other students were all vegetarians. So, the making and use of the throwing star to kill something to cook and eat definitely indicated too them of my caveman status. several things fell to that device, groundhog for example. Very tasty meal. And the square lash is a very strong lash. Have been using it for years. But thanks for the memory!.
This is amazing work. But what people may not realize is the extremely hard work of filming it all. Camera setup. Filming a movie. Then you go back to pick up your camera and clean myself up again. And then edit it all together. I myself have recently started making videos about bushcraft, so I really understand how hard it is. A beautifully made video shows that you really love what you do. Greetings from Belarus! 👍
yeah imagine to going to all that trouble and 'filming a movie' then uploading in 720p. the content is great, but it is not particularly well shot and the quality is 2005
Re: finishing the lash. When tying the overhand knot (especially in bank line) make the first wrap twice then pull it tight. That second wrap holds much tighter while you make the final wrap to complete the knot.
That is my all time favorite lash. I made a bean trellis out of bamboo that lasted for years. I didn't flatten one side but it was still sturdy enough to not wobble when loaded down with beans. It lasted for years and was as strong when I removed it as it was the day I finished it.
Thank you for the refresh video. That technique is 1 of 3 I learned for square lashing. I also find this technique to be the easiest when lashing poles to roof racks.
I never knew the name of that I just always did it and it came out the same way that you just shared of course that was years ago but I can still do the same thing how about that. Thanks for showing these guys this they need to know this and you do such a good job at training. Thanks for the video. Stay vigilant!
Of all the videos I’ve watched, yours explained it best! I am lashing bamboo for trellises, practiced a few times after your video, and it seems so easy now! Thanks so much
"Cat out of the bag" refers to cat-o-nine tails. When the cat came out of the bag, someone was getting flogged. That was my inner nerd surfacing. The lashing is pretty damn cool though. No pun intended.
@@cmtptr harsh discipline was the standard of the time. The bag was hung in constant view of the foremast crew the cat would be used on. If the cat was out of the bag someone was about to get a horrific punishment.
Hey, don't hate on the urban bushcrafters. We don't all have access to natural supplies. Some of us have to make do in less than perfect situations. It's better to practice now and here, with what you have, than not at all.
I believe you reside in Pennsylvania, now that Autumn is upon us, will you be making some Autumn/Winter camping videos. Showing how one adapts their camping abilities and gear to the weather. I grew up in NY, but now reside in Spain, on the Costa del Sol, not much cold or snowy weather here. Keep up the good work, excellent tutorials.
Bushcraft ninja throwing star 😂 that was great! Nice looking and simple lash for sure can't wait to try it out looks awesome! Its nicely dressed,I to like to be nicely dressed in my Coalcracker Bushcraft gear with a knife on my hip 😉. Can't wait to see what you come up with in the next videos with the pack frame!! Another awesome video as always brother 💪👍
I actually used that lashing last weekend while camping. Well honestly, I was glamping. It was at a campground with a tent, cot and electric. But I was teaching a young couple about bushcraft and survival skills. But anyways, "the lashing", I kept losing my pillow off my cot, so I made a headboard for it with sticks about the same size as what you have and I used that method. Would that still count as bushcrafting? I did make it out of sticks I found in the woods.
Me being a worker in the telecom industry I suggest watching some videos on lacing. Your stuff looks good but there are many techniques that are much easier and just as strong.
Even though Dan strarts the frapping turns incorrectly, it's still twice as fast as working one end of the rope and beginning and ending with a clove hitch.
What are you using for the lashing material? Are there other types of roping or twine you can use...Do different types of lashing need more over & under because of the need for strength? What is the best type of lashing for strength but not bulk? Thank you.
Ive used Tarred bank line for many of My bushcraft proyects ...and it has always worked. I think coalckracker uses the same as well. (Bank line). I recently discovered Atwood rope MFG microcord and now recently ordered their "microcord dispenser" (yet to arrive) . Ive only used it in a couple of proyects as zip pullers or decorations in other paracord keychains and stuff...yet to test it on bushcraft proyects but i think it would work awesome for some small lashings, hanging stuff around camp, or attaching things to my bag... clothes line, tarp line.. etc...Even a fish net or improvised fish line. It has a 100lb (47kg) break strength so it is way stronger than what it seems. 125 foot rolls packed in WAY less space and weight than 550 paracord (of course not as strong). I think i'll Buy some more and give some as gifts to my outdoor Friends or family ..keep some on My car tool bag and just some laying around the house or our beach house...be it for a decorative or useful purpose, You never know hehe. Greetings!
Corporals Corner has used bankline to build insane shelters so it’s definitely good stuff. Comes in different weights too and it’s relatively cheap. If ultimate strength with minimum bulk is needed get dyneema cordage. You’ll have a heart attack at the price though!
Don't they sharpen up sticks like that and use them for hunting small game? Marlon Brando used one in "Missouri Breaks". I wish you had twisted the sticks a bit to show how tight they are held together. 🤗
I've done something similar to this before in everyday things. Mainly when tying down materials for work. I also know what you mean about the so called "bushcrafters" doing stuff like that. I'm no bushcrafters an don't claim to be but I've lived in the boons my entire life so I know a thing of 2. I still loves going camping. Even if that means pitching a tent by the creek down on my father's 9½ archers of wooded land. Anyway lots of these so called "bushcrafter" RU-vidrs videos are just big product placement ads for camping gimmicks geared towards the average Joe Schmo that goes camping once every couple 2-3 years. They're just interesting in that free stuff and money. Like I saw a 12 minute video of a "fire starter kit". Nearly everything in that kit was just stuff people sent the guy and after item he will say "I'll put a link in the description" and it's an Amazon affiliate link. Besides a single ferro rod, bic lighter, and some kind of small blade nearly everything else in their kits is junk and can be made or gathered yourself for free or a fraction of the price.
And where is "another tool for the toolbox"? ;D This is important, that you carry your toolbox on your neck;) Not in your pockets, not in your backpack, not in your haversack. Your most important toolbox is between your ears. Just as Mr Mors Kochanski said: "The more you know, the less you can carry".
Brother … not to be “that guy” but you are doing this lashing slightly wrong. Start with the loop … but don’t split the lines… keep them together and wrap in the normal square fashion 3 times then split the lines )just before doing the frapping ) in such a way as you get the cross / “x” over the joint then frap and finish with the reef knot. It’s just as strong but faster / less fiddly as you wrap two cords at the same time. Give it a try I think you will like it … still a good lashing though. I hope that made sense probably easier shown than written
What kind of cordage is that, and where can I buy some? God bless! +---------+---------+ 🌹“Pray the Rosary every day, in order to obtain Peace in the world…...” ~Our Lady’s Words at Fatima May 13th, 1917🌹 -As always, Repent & believe in the Gospel!! God Bless.!! +---------+---------+
