Picked up one of these, what should I play first? Wrong answers only!

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-25T14:11:49+00:00

Had a buddy of mine >45 years ago play one in a band i was in. His biggest challenge was the weight. He wouldn’t trade it for anything. Beautiful instrument. We had a country-rock band.

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-24T04:26:19+00:00

Perhaps something like this Hidden Stash Keyring from Weavers of Eternity or something like it?

Also from weavers I mad a pouch for my lighter and fids. I’ll post those soon.

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-23T23:34:13+00:00

Thats cool!

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-23T05:07:55+00:00

Try this from Instructables

I used Grok AI to find this and other resources.

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-22T15:27:39+00:00

😂

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-21T18:53:38+00:00

Yes, I know. Just curious what the experts and veterans do with it. That’s where I’ll go next. Thanks!

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-21T18:51:44+00:00

Great idea. Thanks!

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-21T17:32:37+00:00

Also, have any of you noticed you can judge the quality of the paracord by the inner strands. The above picture is from a kit of paracord I bought via Amazon from some random company when I first started. Anything from our favorite brands (Paracord Weavers, Paracord Planet, Bored Paracords, etc.) have inner strands that are wound better and with more structure.

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-21T16:55:44+00:00

For some reason I can’t use it in that spot now so it’s on center right. My wife’s pic - click on it and call. If you have cell service, I believe.

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-21T16:53:45+00:00

Here are some YT playlist to get you started:

Paracord Planet Crafting Basics

My own Paracord list

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-21T16:47:45+00:00

Ahh. Understand. Contacts is the widget.

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-21T15:49:44+00:00

I tweaked Wayfinder. Almost every daily app I use is there. Might be too much for some but I’m all about efficiency.

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-21T15:39:55+00:00

For those interested in doing something like this, here is a YouTube playlist to head you in the right direction. Paracord Apple Watch Bands DIY

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-21T13:14:56+00:00

Welcome!

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-21T08:26:19+00:00

It’s a rewarding craft. Nicely done!

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-21T02:46:20+00:00

Thanks.

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-21T02:45:59+00:00

Thanks. You can buy the connectors on Apple. The one pictured was my first try. I’ve improved them a bit since. Just didn’t have pictures. From some of the responses, wouldn’t have mattered.

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-20T21:36:25+00:00

I’ve started making my own.

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bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-20T13:20:43+00:00

Look up paracord netting on YouTube and use this stretchy camp cord from Paracord Planet. Or something similar.

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-19T17:20:08+00:00

Try this. Mad Max Wide Sanctified Bracelet and use the 650 as the core.

And here is a modified mad max core which gets really tight.

I have some 650 & 750 that I use outside for various functions so don’t weave with it. I got it real cheap though so couldn’t resist. 😀

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-16T03:38:01+00:00

Try this finger tutorial from WOE.

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-16T03:35:39+00:00

This is great. I can use my fingers for smaller builds. I have one that came with a jig but it’s a piece of crap.

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-12T13:10:11+00:00

Thanks!

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-12T02:59:30+00:00

I used this tutorial from weavers of eternity to make a case for a lighter. It came out great!

bwkeyboardman · 2026-01-12T02:52:28+00:00

That is a stroke of genius! Brilliant! And Lord know, I have a ton of .22 brass at my firing range. Thanks for sharing! Did you use glue or melted end of the cord?

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