In this video I demonstrate rope making using a hand drill. This process is comfortable, fast and provides consistent results. This technique is based on a tutorial by the user Asemery over at Instructables. Enjoy the video!
once again you astound me by your patient and thorough teaching. You never say too much or too little. !! I had no idea how to make rope !!!!!! I always enjoy your tutorials. Thanks for sharing. love and Peace, Catherine
Thanks Mark. I love how you say "S"-hook. I was distracted whilst watching and swore you said ass hook until I noticed what you were using. Got a chuckle from it. It's amazing how simple it is to make rope.
It’s easier to simply run out a loop 3 to 4 times the length you had, twist it all as one (paying attention to the original twist on the twine), double it and allow it to twist back on itself, then twist the new pair in the opposite direction, fold it triple and do your finishing twist.
Brilliant method! Important to count how many clockwise turns you give the first three loops to get an even lay. And then twist altogether in the other direction. All the tools are already in the toolbox.
Well Mark, this was imho a very clear tutorial! do you have any idea about how strong this rope will be? Another question, can I multiply this rope another three times... thanks and keep up the good work.
I got the hemp twine at the local hardware store- they had a couple of different sizes. It is a bit hard for this sort of twisting, but it works. There are a ton of things you can use instead- cotton string, wool etc. Mark
It is indeed more comfortable to use and allows for more control. Glad to see you following the rope making series. Will be posting more in the future for sure! Mark
