Connect Two Sections of Paracord Together Using the "Manny Method" - BoredParacord

[@2485williams]

I have made over 200 paracord paracord bracelets and out of those I have used fused paracord for only 2. I was so thoroughly disgusted with the results of those bracelets that I swore never to fuse paracord ever again and so I devised other methods of making two color bracelets. The method that you used in your video is freakin' awesome. Thank you so much for he tutorial.

[@cathellis6015]

Thanks for suggesting putting a fid in the cord before melting the end. That produces a much better hole.

[@Plumeria_Queen]

I discovered this method some time ago and absolutely loved it! It never comes apart and it makes for a good piece of mind when selling my items! There's nothing worse than having my joined cords break apart halfway through a project!! TIP: make sure you have your sharp scissors to make the little notch otherwise you'll end up with an awful fray and have to melt more than you really want to. Thanks Shawn for putting this out there!! :)

[@jenniferfurey2934]

Finally!!! The best method for fusing!!! Thanks, Manny

[@trumpygirl1]

Thanks for sharing. I do poke the needle through the other way first to make a needle hole, then do it like you as I don't trust myself to not put the needle straight through my hand. What a brilliant idea.

[@Nakira2000]

Thank you so very much, I am very green to Paracord the other method of burning together looked very sketchy to me. I cannot wait to start my dog collar to go with my traffic lead I've made

[@funsekr9430]

Thanks for this learning method of joining paracord.

[@RichardOles]

I've seen a couple videos about joining two paracords; from melting and compression to inserting and putting in a stitch. But this little trick I can't wait to try. Thanks!

[@AlbertaBushcrafter]

Excellent video! I've been joining paracord by the cut 'n melt method for a long time, and this method is much stronger by far.

[@realcrashjr]

Doesn't this method lose the strength of the 7 individual strands inside? They were cut, but only the outer sheath of each length of paracord were attached.

[@walterego2314]

+Russenator1983 Yes, I would say for decorative purposes only, but it does look pretty neat for bracelets etc. Just as long as you don't undo them and trust your life to them!!!!

[@vreer4601]

+Walter Ego -chuckles- I don't think I would trust my life to any of the ones that are fused together somehow. if I did need something for that weight I would prooooooobably unravel them and take the two sections apart if there were no other options

[@davidpaul9365]

You and me both Mr Clarke, what a brilliant method. Cheers to you BP.

[@DQstar1]

I gave this a try today and will never go back to melting the cords together, thank you!

[@Curious425]

This looks good, but is only as strong as the sheath. How do you do this same thing and fuse/lock the core fibers together as well?

[@michaelfox3979]

i use heat shrink tube it works great

[@danielbroussard4869]

I am looking to see if there is a way to do this to a project that u need more cord for the project while it's already on the project. I'm making a coozie and instead of all one color, I was hoping to have a couple different colors, but I can't seem to connect them together except burning unless I measure it out and just do it all before hand.

[@yurigagarin4974]

im getting addicted to paracord!!!

[@HP-mk2lw]

Bored, which type of paracord stitching needle did you use for this video? I can't tell if those are Type I or Type II needles you used. And thank you for showing this method with the needle already inserted then burning the frayed edges, that seems much easier to navigate and perform.

[@ritawashere5787]

Do you sell a kit? A kit that would have essentially the various tools needed four different projects. If not, can you suggest tools needed for good kit? Thank you.

[@Castleknight]

how's do the inner strands just go back inside magically? I have to pull the inner strands from the other end to get the "hollow" or gutted space to run the fid through.

[@1937Me1]

Sir, you are awesome. Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing. I love it.

[@1937Me1]

The best

[@Literarycat8]

This is amazing innovation! Thanks for sharing! I'm heading to your website right now!

[@1683clifton]

I appreciated this. Thank you.

[@annettelevanchensult4669]

Can you use manny method to join one color in a continuous loop?

[@Lookimataco13]

What size lacing needle are you using?

[@annettelevanchensult4669]

Can you make one loop using manny method to join one color and make a continuous loop 6ft loop ?

[@blowmeracing]

it would be the worst way to join the two ends...how do you join the inner strands?????

[@Sith90lord]

Chris Smith am also curious how will it hold. at least melt the inner strands to the sleeve somehow...

[@geoninja8971]

Chris Smith Agree.... I wouldn't want to be suspended under a chute with joins like that! :)

[@EconaelGaming]

Fisherman's Knot

[@armouredoutlaw1537]

This isn't for strength if you want to join two pieces and retain the strength then tie a knot, form or function in this case you have to pick one

[@MrDeklevagrega]

Can i ask where can i get these needles?

[@IronheadOfScroteus]

Awesomw! I wouldn't trust my life with it, but it will be just fine for craft work. Thanks!

[@fredandcheryl94]

It’s a little difficult not a slam dunk but keep at it and you’ll get like I did.

[@iparacord5455]

Thanks great for developing my shoulder bag with four color braided strap :o)

[@joannaford9551]

New paracord maker here..Why do you need to fuse/fit the ends together?

[@jankroeze2626]

For 2-Color designs

[@clydemelton3437]

Hey I enjoy your videos I've learned a lot. I am new to this and cannot find any place that sells the FIDS you use can you please tell me where to find them

[@tangerineskybarg]

Ebay and I'm sure Bored Paracord sells them as well.

[@chiquizd]

Very smart, thank you!

[@melindamusil7930]

What brand of fid are you using? I bought a cheap fid online, and I’ve been able to do this join but it is awfully difficult to push the fid into the paracord- not nearly as easy as it seems on your video!

[@fredandcheryl94]

Maybe modify fid Put in a drill and either use a file or sandpaper to make fid just slightly thinner and still be able to take 550.

[@foxxy6726]

how can i join multiple pieces of cord together?

[@paulweaver1836]

Thanks that looks much more secure than trying to fuse the ends together.

[@donniehodges97]

have you ever made a video of making a bracelet using the Manny method? thanks

[@ParadisePromises]

Thanks dude that was awesome!

[@fishmaster135]

Nice how to!! This will come in handy!

[@sepiritsgood4712]

Try to keep the main action in the center of the screen

[@CodaCombatives]

I will definable try this and add to my arsenal of knowledge

[@Nativeborn2285]

is the core still in the bracelet? or is it out.

[@vreer4601]

+Nativeborn2285 the core is still in the bracelet, you aren't pulling out the core entirely, you are just cutting an inch or less on each side, less if you really wanted to, just to make it so you have the two ropes blend together on one side nicely

[@RYDENROAM72]

where can i get the fids. can i get them any where at a craft shop??? I live in hawaii and its very hard to find a craft shop. but i can always search for one. just wondering if it can be found at any craft shop.

[@vreer4601]

+Mark Raiden I went to amazon, honestly. I think He sells them on his site, but you want to do some research on the fids and also see what kinds you would moste likely like, there are a variety of fids out there. I have never seen them in a shop offline though. I think it is just "dude, no many people are asking for em, but enough that we need to stock em.... Lets put it on our website!!!"

[@hannahwc608]

This is similar to a Russian splice for connecting two yarns in knitting...

[@Cateleya]

My fids don't fit and I got them from the website

[@fredandcheryl94]

It takes time to make 550 fids fit but be patient and it’ll happen just work at it or somehow modify fids thinner slightly

[@deadly2swords]

Is this a stronger( more secure) method than melting?

[@Cr34syB34r]

I wonder if you could do just a little melting on this method without defeating the purpose of it.

[@thomasf.5768]

Genius !!

[@chrisrufener4187]

very helpful

[@madisonmcmonagle8396]

So when i make a bracelet now i can just use this method instaed of melting the two colors together?

[@CannibalLecter]

can i do this without the fids?

[@CannibalLecter]

grazi senor

[@okieoutdoors2486]

What about the inner strands. Do the cause any trouble

[@acehartless6075]

my book binding (fids) do not fit in the paracord? are those a different size?

[@bubbabushcraft3671]

Thank you that will be very helpful.

[@alexburke2041]

first#1

[@phyliciarivenbark1224]

Hello, im having trouble finding the fids on your website, help?

[@rockygamer3055]

I tried it but it just damaged my paracord

[@wreid4995]

I hope this is better then the melting method. i have been having sooo much trouble keeping the ends together using a particular desert camo brand. They keep just snapping off...Its driving me insane.

[@marcoramirez2895]

haven't heard anyone making bracelets for parachuting. so what's the big deal about strength? hahahaha

[@vreer4601]

+Marco Ramirez lol not for parachuting, but you could turn any of those bracelets into a survival item if you need to, just unknot them if you need em.

[@jimmoore9426]

Marco Ramirez I

[@junaidgulzar95]

Sir if I want to buy a cheap peracort so form where I buy.?

[@BigDeal0716]

Could you do it with one fid cause I only have one

[@lorikishlock4843]

yes

[@pgjdleyva]

awesome, thank you for your video

[@wahinenuiloa]

It's black

[@erikwallace207]

Where do you get those metal thingies?

[@darkencypher]

Cool video bro.

[@rudasill2]

By any chance does any one have any tips on how to get the FIDS through the paracord easier?

[@SuperDutch56]

Don, I use an awl the I use for leather working. The point is sharp and parts the outer sheath of the paracord very nicely. Have your fid ready to insert into the hole that's left by the awl.

[@sophiajayden2152]

Can you do this without using a lighter

[@paulcuddle664]

I ain't got those needles smh

[@whoami7566]

paul Cuddle bobby pins from dollar store if you're patient enough. good luck dude

[@KaosClouds]

how much wheight can that hold

[@g-man1637]

Kool Thanks for sharing

[@gavincatt607]

that is realy cleaver!

[@corbinbaumfalk3771]

Hm sweet, thanks Shawn

[@gabrielvite6064]

Ta chido

[@johnlbales2773]

Thnx! I subed too :).

[@wandosilva5526]

Very good

[@trinity4641]

Also, sir, you should invest in a flameless lighter.

[@knuckles7592]

Thanks

[@arenstout]

ohh.. brilliant

[@marlonb.8243]

great!

[@SuuzieQ]

I thought the colors were yellow and purple lol

[@nguyenvan1046]

that's so geat

[@erikwallace207]

Where do you get those metal thingies?