How To Make Yucca Rope (Primitive)

[@texcnbelleranch]

Another great video. Full of information. Very detailed. No flash. No music. Just the facts. Bob and Shauna are Texas treasures. Thanks a bunch for all your hard work. I really appreciate y’all. Ever consider opening a scout/survival/everything outdoors school? Sign me up if you do.

[@angieemm]

Came for the cordage, subscribed for the pup. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@kengamble8595]

Love to sit around the campfire at night and make this sort of thing ! Most of the time I do a four string braid or eight string but have wore out a spot on my pants leg from the twisting also! It's amazing how strong that stuff is! 👍 Thanks for sharing and take care !

[@MrWoodlover]

If you moisten the leaf after smashing it will be easier to scrape. The green flesh that is removed from the fibers can be used as a soap also, though I have found the fibers helped make it lather more. I also found that I can let the fibers dry out in a bundle and use them as I need by getting them a little wet. Try the leaf soap if you can, it's a lot easier than the root soap and you get some more fiber for cordage every time. ∞PEACE∞

[@stevenfeil7079]

I was wondering if soaking for a few days and letting the soft stuff ferment a bit would make it easier too.

[@ryansy7060]

Steven Feil It'll work but it smells pretty bad.

[@Kopie0830]

Nice, planting this plant in my backyard.

[@deepsea5348]

I have some yucca growing in my area, and I've tried making cords before, but this method seems more effective, so thanks!

[@jeremiahacree3619]

watching this video prompted me to go cut some of the native FL yucca, yucca gloriosa, and make some rope, got about 6 feet of 1/8 inch cord from two leaves and its as strong as you said it was

[@LaineyBug2020]

It seems like this would be a great fidget activity, like whittling. I can see a group of elders sitting around doing this while waiting on other tasks to complete...

[@BobHansler]

Evening around the campfire for sure.

[@JTrahanUSA]

Wow! Interesting. I did not know how to do that. Growing up in Southwest Louisiana, we were taught to weave 4 strands of palmetto into ropes and to weave 4 strands of reed grass into ropes, but I have never seen your method of twisting. We have all seen twisted rope, but I had not idea how it was done. Cool! I wish I still remembered how to do the 4 strand weaving, but it has been well over a half century since I last made a rope.

[@Cyber-Shaman]

good stuff. one of the better cordage tutorials out there. well explained.

[@leftytracking1397]

Very very well demonstrated Mr. Hansler and that is an impressive metate' next to you . The only fiber in North America which comes close to the strength of yucca is hemp and our family museum has horse and mule bridles which are easily 150 years old and woven from yucca . The best primitive bowstring ever . Thanks again for the tutorial and all the best to you and your family . Please give Huck a big hug and a rare steak .

[@abigasstoaster6231]

Soap weeds grow out in the ssnd hills

[@onegreenev]

Ever consider allowing the mashed leaf to rett for a week or more to make removing the non fibrous material easier? That is what Im doing right now. I also use those dark dry leaves on the plant too. Soak them and let them rett then gather your fibers. Might even consider boiling the water for the dry leaves to kill any mold spores so the finished product won't mold when wet. That type of Yucca has super strong fibers.

[@hunterharrison8635]

Can you explain what rett is?

[@miraleatardiff8543]

@@hunterharrison8635 Retting is when you soak flax fibers to soften them and to help decompose the flesh/cellulose for easier removal. The fibres are then spun and woven into linen. @Pete McWade In the areas where these plants grow, water is often scare and is too valuable as a source of hydration..

[@onegreenev]

@@miraleatardiff8543 Dew retting is the way to go then. Let them get wet with dew then protect them when dry from intense sun then let them get wet again and dry then protect them until the outer parts break away for easier access to the fibers.

[@hunterharrison8635]

@@miraleatardiff8543 Thank you!

[@DebiSunset]

@@hunterharrison8635 rett =rot put the leaves in water and let the materal around the fiber break down. This makes removal easier leaving the fibers ready to use

[@qtwpqtwp]

All I have to say is I only had to watch one of your videos to know your legit excellent content and thank you for the knowledge. That dog of yours is amazing also he is for sure a hip attachment.

[@theponchoguy1952]

Your father taught me to separate the fibers by slapping the leaf against a rock. Great stuff!

[@BobHansler]

My dad has done this for quite a few years and taught more folks than I care to count in these skills. Glad you got to spend time with him and learn a bit from Mountain Man Bob.

[@failuzre]

I have no idea how I found your videos, but after watching one I subscribed. Keep it up, I love your videos

[@gunmen14]

I seen you do it before to make fishing line to fish with and that worked out great. But the rope thing that looks pretty cool also i love it.

[@chaddaddy9441]

I love that dog he is soo chill.

[@BobHansler]

+Chad Daddy Just 9 months old now. He wore himself out checking crawfish traps and playing with the horses. He has a pretty sweet life.

[@scottytroxell9300]

I like using a seashell for the scraping it works perfectly and doesn’t hurt the fibers like a rock

[@hlegler]

That dog is a snuggle bunny!! ❤❤❤❤

[@ZyonSigil]

bub i love all your vids but watching this made my hand cramp like crazy cause the way you do cordage is the way i used to i was yelling please use your leg and save your hand and wrist. btw to anyone wondering using a bare leg ie put the yucca fibers on your skin it rolls easier then on pants (at least it always has for me). you can make about 6 feet of good cord at a steady pace in about an hour an a half to two hours once you get the tech down. happy twisting.

[@chachiolivares5664]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us bud..

[@christofire100]

i really enjoy your videos because i live in deep south Texas and have the same resources.

[@BobHansler]

+christofire100 Sweet. If you've any videos you think I aught to do out and about, just shoot me a message. Thanks for watching.

[@thomaswork7829]

hey mr don't forget about making a needle out of the very tip of the spanish dagger. those darn things can be invaluable in a primitive survival situation. btw LOVE YOUR YOUR VIDS MAN please continue

[@kathleendittmer2447]

good tip!

[@MarkOBrienmarkspage1]

Would LOVE to see the collection of artifacts. Texas has some of the most beautiful in the world

[@AZTLANSOLDIER13]

Hope you're alright brother. Been awhile since any new videos. I know that's the least of your worries but it was the only way us followers knew you were ok. Keep fighting man.

[@GatorLife57]

I want to try that one of these days. Thanks Bob. Thumbs up. Also shared it. ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE

[@thenameisblu]

Cute dog.

[@BobHansler]

+thenameisblu He would agree. He's pretty amazing though. Think he'll make more than a few appearances from here on out.

[@robertkuykendall4102]

you named your RED heeler Blu ?......dont tell me you have a BLUE heeler named Red !!!!!!...big fan... love your stuff...only channel I have ever subscribed to....hope your health is improving

[@huggstaff13]

The dog is completely unbothered. Ha! Subscribed awhile back and have enjoyed your series of videos as a Central Texan who has similar resources around. Keep up the good work

[@BobHansler]

+huggstaff13 Much appreciated. I think he'll be in the foreground on many of these upcoming videos... though you'll likely see the hyper side of him sooner or later.

[@Im-just-Stardust]

Your videos are gold my friend and its the first time I hear about you ! I dont know why some channel dont show up sometimes. Subscribed and shared, continue your good work

[@BobHansler]

+Primitive Appreciate it! If you have any requests or new/original ideas that I might attempt or make a video over I'd be more than open to suggestion. Check back often. Cheers.

[@Im-just-Stardust]

Can I add you in my channel recommendation ?

[@BobHansler]

That'd be awesome. Anything I can do to reciprocate?

[@Im-just-Stardust]

Bob Hansler Just continue making good videos :) Cheers

[@combatveteransusa9369]

Alot more work than from tree roots, BUT when in Rome, DO as the Romans Do!! Good job 👍👍

[@robertcarrillo532]

Very educational! Greetings from Little Rock, Ar

[@carlosdevaldes7456]

Thank you, great knowledge, great instructor.

[@spencerlittle6737]

I have had great success boiling yucca. The fibers will seperate from the flesh and each other with one good whack after being overnight in the crock pot. Have you tried this method?

[@teshubah]

😳 thanks for sharing your knowledge! 👍👍

[@levelhumor2nd790]

“That end is sharp, and it brings pain”. Can confirm; weeping AND gnashing of teeth

[@traesdb11]

Anxiously waiting your Bersa thunder review :) just in case if you needed any video ideas. There are only a few solid reviews but I think yours would top them all. take care.

[@BobHansler]

+traesdb11 Alright, I'll push it up the list. Have no make a skype call with my arms professional to make sure I have everything down. Give me a week and a half my friend and I'll have it out : )

[@traesdb11]

Yes! Can't wait, great new Vids by the way.

[@BobHansler]

traesdb11 Next vid will complete upolad in about an hour. One a day my friend, trying to keep up the hustle.

[@cosettelewallen4281]

Mary Weahkee with Museum Of Indian Arts And Culture on KZbin has a video for make a turkey feather blanket that shows an alternative and possibly easier method to create cordage from yucca.

[@sousalarson6858]

There are TONS of types of yucca. Does it make a difference which plant you use? is there anything in particular to look for or to avoid when harvesting?

[@nashayah]

this can also be boiled to get the leaf soft to see the fibre.

[@DeadWindy]

Thank you for the Link!

[@AlexT-cn4bn]

love all your videos

[@kaiirossbaird7623]

Love your work!

[@curiosity19]

Thank you Bob =)

[@bartman5693]

Would corn husks make good cordage?

[@BobHansler]

Definitely.

[@theripper3867]

I think I would be

[@rcmore1470]

The dog...what the crap...ooo a massage...o never mind...

[@noliveapeterson415]

BOB; Thanks Muchly. Making Yucca or Natural fiber cordage, a home. Would it work, to First allow the Cordage, to completely dry. Then treat the Cordage, with, Linseed or Cotton Seed Oil? Thanks, Olivea

[@TJSLA4]

Très bien, merci.

[@skiidzman]

Ha. Dogs like "y u do dis???"

[@aaronsantos7749]

Can you use a tortilla roller to loosen up the flesh?

[@stevenfeil7079]

What is Patreon? Wondering if it is something we could use for our herb business.

[@tn.timbushcraft6850]

Great video bud, as always!

[@monikakafer8983]

Thank you man! :D You 're awesome! Thank you!!

[@lcr4783]

great videos. just came across one of your videos because i need to know how to tan a rattlesnake. now im sub to your channel. Saludos from Mission Texas.

[@BobHansler]

+Olivia Grant Glad you found the channel. Hadn't heard of Mission, but looks to be near Edinburg. Heading there at some point in the next few weeks to pick up another canoe. Keep watching and good luck with the snake skin.

[@0727Mtl]

great videos really enjoy them all!

[@BobHansler]

+Mark L Keep checking back. Going to upload daily from here on out. Taking requests if you have anything you think I've missed. Thanks for the comment. Cheers.

[@lautarodiaz7778]

We should be learning this kind of stuff on school instead of maths

[@Lalaafastroli]

I'm with you man, just graduated and cant even survive a week by myself. kinda sad but unfortunately the world is run by the greedy 1% and we are just profit to them...

[@stevenfeil7079]

Maybe right after language skills? :-)

[@peachymanaangel]

Practical skills taught effectively will also teach math, science, language, and history.

[@sillyboi5132]

You wouldn't have a phone or youtube if they didn't teach math science etc

[@TheKidWilderness]

Sillyboi it wouldn't matter

[@MrsMika]

How long can rope like this last?

[@mistirion4929]

Yucca: Develops spiky leaves over the course of a million years in order to defend itself from predators. Human: "Yeah, imma use that"

[@hangswithraccoons]

Man, your videos are awesome! Cool!

[@tinimeanie]

puppy~~~~♡

[@mattboyer9689]

Hey bob I have a different kind of yucca where I live in Colorado it's a small bush but can I make rope with it?

[@BobHansler]

There are many types of yucca. Try cutting a leaf off of it and see what happens. Experimenting on what you have in your area can often lead to pleasant surprises.

[@Qce-i6d]

Dude you should make an Instagram account and upload pics of your different wilderness and survival projects and tips and such.

[@BobHansler]

Looking into it. Might have to wait till the fall when I am indoors more often. Good idea though.

[@jennadoll6174]

I liked the video, my only complaint was the constant zooming in and out messed with the volume. It's difficult to watch a video while having to keep turning the volume up then down

[@embaradosmithingandwoodcraft]

so did ya do the Fred Flintstone thing when ya smashed the thumb with the hammer stone lol lol

[@BobHansler]

+embarado smithing and woodcraft Can't seem to recal what I'd been working on, but remember putting enough force on a large Philips head... to divot the top of my thumbnail when it let loose. Special moment.

[@user9675]

what variety of yucca is that?

[@johannacannata1090]

I live in Louisiana , we don't have much Yucca here , but we have tons of Palmetto palms . The leaves look a lot alike . .Do you know ,or have you ever tried to weave cordage from Palmetto ?

[@scottytroxell9300]

johanna cannata just try it for yourself

[@MiraBear]

Great video! Also, your dog is very cute! What's his name?

[@BobHansler]

+AyumiTakeyouchi Huck.

[@hyperfox7830]

Were I live we don’t have yucca so I had to use a alternative

[@sessary]

The dog is used to this kind of thing. Lol

[@hansherrera6969]

if you want to roll faster just roll on ur leg and its way faster ,slide it against ur thigh going away from u and its so easy and super fast its a old indian way to do it

[@burtbiggum499]

That dog is so goofy

[@ibis2493]

Stranded deep guys?

[@charliedigeronimo2682]

what part of the country are you located in?

[@BobHansler]

South Texas

[@RandomWonderer]

"And it brings pain"

[@user-pc1vj9cg1b]

Human why have u awakened me?

[@clairevautour432]

Would anyone know of a plant that might grow in Canada that I could use to make ropes?

[@clairevautour432]

I live in nb witch is apparently very similar to Maine

[@peachymanaangel]

Claire Vautour flax and it can be refined into linen.

[@charlieredeemed]

Just move down here to Arizona, we have plenty of yucca.

[@СорабскиРатник]

Claire Vautour You can use pretty much any dead plant to make rope i live in Serbia and made rope from grass and a dead leave from a plant

[@chronofactor2037]

Don't move to Arizona if you don't like 45 degrees Celsius because that's considered normal here.

[@lanajantz2240]

❣👍👍👍❣

[@hs9132]

stranded deep B)

[@andrwcyto9925]

Your dog is thinking the hell is he doing stop it

[@ronaldlivermore3800]

Why kill an entire yucca plant just to make cordage. The yucca is a gift and we must conserve the bush if possible. I usually pull 2 leaves from 3 separate bushes. Please do not go waking down yucca in the Southwest. Good tutorial btw.

[@aliciamcnamar8203]

Bob used the roots to show how to make soap first. And he took it off his property. So in fact he is using the whole plant. No waste.

[@billder999]

Hi Bob, continuing to watch and study your videos. I've been thinking about you, watching for your fireside chats. I just watched an interesting video by Ray Mears, making cordage with nettles... I think the same technique may work with yucca fibers... you may like it: kzbin.info?search_query=ray+mears+nettle+cordage+ I can't wait to get back to Baja... lot's of fibrous plants to learn about

[@garynolen1677]

COULD U SEND ME A COUPLE OF YUCCA SEEDS

[@sucker_punch3811]

Sure. Jk, no.

[@garynolen1677]

thank u

[@charlieredeemed]

Those yucca are everywhere all over here in AZ. Want some seeds?

[@autisticcancer8501]

This was stolen from primitive lifeways

[@BobHansler]

Unless Primitive Lifeways dressed like my father 19 years ago... otherwise you are mistaken... or dehydrated.

[@autisticcancer8501]

Bob Hansler well the video uploaded four years ago is exactly in every way the exact same i know you might have some connection with each other but theyre the same video