DIY Custom Length Ranger Bands

[@Temp0raryName]

The Leonardo da Vinci of bushcraft strikes again!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now I like that! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@jackharper3190]

Here in Laos we use old inner tubes from motorbikes for everything: connecting garden hoses, stinky firestarters, fixing radiator hoses, attaching cargo to motorbikers and many more.

[@walkertongdee]

here in Thailand too!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool to hear that!

[@davidleonard1813]

Lol yeah I've done that as well add a few hose clamps all good gets ya to town. And pepper in the water tank if you got a small radiator works as a temporary measure

[@stuartmarkman769]

As a leather worker I found a rolling blade will cut better than a straight blade. Go to a sewing section of your local wally world and look for the fiskers round blade material cutter. It cuts like butter through any material and no drag problems.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good thinking Stuart. Believe it or not I already have two Fiskars rotary blades with my sewing stuff and didn't even think about using them

[@2littletime2sleep]

Beat me to it. Leather Smith here as well. Man I love those fiskers rolling cutters. Strop the wheel with a strop loaded with 8000 grit diamond. You won't even feel it cutting.

[@dannyl2598]

You probably already have some of the clear acrylic straight edges to use with the roller cutters, but if not, they are good too because you can see the other edge of the material and use the measurements on it to cut by.​@@Reallybigmonkey1

[@We.are.all.human.]

Would marble, pine wood, or plastic cutting board be okay under the rotating blade?

[@dannyl2598]

@@We.are.all.human. you want a self-healing mat that is designed to be used with the rolly cutters. They also have a hand grid pattern on them.

[@lenlemaic7849]

Well done Dave, you have clearly demonstrated how to make those useful rubber straps. The point being here is that we dont have to buy everything, this is DIY attitude.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! And I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@branch_preparedness]

Dave, I really enjoy watching your videos. Your experimentation is inspiring for the rest of us to at least try something new. Thank you for just being yourself.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome my friend and I'm glad you like the way I do things! Thanks for watching

[@trynsurviven2440]

I remember the contact cement that came in the tire tube patch kits back in the day. That stuff was really good and didn’t take long to set up. We shall forever call these “Dave’s Bushcraft Bungees”.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good to me! Thanks for watching

[@marcdewilde518]

I was about to make the same comment mister, luckily I read your comment first or I would have made a fool of myself (once again)😕

[@trynsurviven2440]

@@marcdewilde518 I’ve done that before plenty of times.

[@geoffreylohff3876]

@Reallybigmonkey1 Yeah... the cold vulcanizing compound/glue seems to be what you are looking for. ​

[@tjenahoj]

Oh this just sounds like the bees knees! And with teacher RBM1 I know even I will be able to copy the idea! Big thanks and blessings to Mr RBM1 and family, loved ones and the entire extended RBM1 family all over the world.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh its a great DIY project! cheap and easy. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@teddahrable]

Dave, you are correct with having to remove the powder if you want the glue to stick. Rubber is naturally sticky when packaged, so it is covered with a talc powder, so it doesn't stick to itself and become a problem in storage (believe me, 25 years of packing airforce life rafts, talc is your best friend). Thanks for taking the time to figure this out for us. I will use this trick since it is a little more elegant than just stretching the bands out, forcing an end around the other so tension holds it it place. Thanks again.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info Ted and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@IntenseAngler]

This is absolutely BRILLIANT Dave! One of the very best bits of DIY ingenuity that I have seen in a long time man. My mind is already spinning with how to put these to good use in some of my own kits. Thanks for sharing this bit of brilliance my Brother!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother, I'm glad you liked it. I gotta say, the uses for these are endless! Take care and thanks for watching John

[@IntenseAngler]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Absolutely my pleasure Dave :) Take good care my Brother!

[@analogdays433]

Wow! Fantastic idea. I 'll be using this technique for sure. You come up with some of the best ideas. The other s that I have since incorporated are your device for coiling up para cord and covering bungee cords with fabric. Thank you Dave . I've heard it mentioned that to be a inventor you need imagination and a room full of junk. I am all set on the later but not too much on the first. So you have been filling in that first category for me . Thanks again

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Oh believe me, Im surrounded by junk and Im willing to cut anything up to use! Thanks for watching

[@snoopyevans9447]

Dave, you are a modern day bushcraft MacGyver. I have used a lot of your tricks and tips over the years, and never realized how close we where to each other until the other day. Maybe we'll pass each other in the woods one day. You are a plethora of knowledge and i could sit for hours listening, while soaking in every piece of info i could. 😂 **EDIT** try using clamps on your flat edge to prevent the rubber from moving beneath it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That's a great compliment, thanks Brother! Never can tell if we might cross paths. Oh, since this video was filmed I started using a rotary fabric cutter on the bands. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@naturewithandy7204]

That’s a really great idea! Assuming you have the same kind of buckle you could chain link several of them together to make them longer or shorter depending on size requirements. You also have the option of using different types of rubber I’m thinking of the type used for slingshots which would have greater stretch and could be turned into a survival weapon if needed. Definitely got the wheels in my head turning!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Yep, you can add several together for longer lengths. Slingshot material would really be great! Thanks for watching

[@haroldmiller6853]

The king of bushcraft DIY , thanks for sharing Dave now I’m gonna get in trouble with the wife when I get on Amazon and order a bunch of buckles lol

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks and Im always happy to share! Lol, Ah ya gotta buy some Amazon from time to time. Thanks for watching

[@neva.]

Improvisation is the key to genius. Is that the original kydex sheath for the one seven? Pairing a knife with the one seven is an awesome wilderness living tool set...! Great ideas through and through. the only limit with them is ones imagination. Glad to see that the 3 River Blades company have returned the one seven back to the market place!! ! Great ideas and another fun video. Thank you, Dave. Keep those creative juices flowing. Enjoy your weeks end!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, that's the sheath it came with and that's great to hear they brought it back! I love creating gear and have a whole notebook full of ideas! Thanks for watching and you have a great weekend too

[@EndangeredMooseknuckle]

I've been watching your videos for a decade, and I'm still inpressed at how well you explain things.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you like the way I do things!

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Thanks for demonstrating the techniques for working with the tubing. Not the easiest stuff to work with, but you make it look a little easier.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it. Since I filmed this I discovered it's easier to cut these with a rotary fabric cutter. Thanks for watching brother

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

@Reallybigmonkey1 very good idea! I have those kind of cutters.

[@cordellkent4790]

Dave, thanks for everything you taught. Being a tool maker, your analysing problems and coming up with solutions is insightful. Again, thank you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome my friend and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@Standswithabeer]

when i cut inner tubes, i found that just making a shallow cut with the razor knife relieves the inner rubbery properties of the strip, and produces a distinct-enough line to follow up with sharp scissors, and i get a smooth cut every time. Not relieving the surface stresses of the rubber makes the strip want to squirm around to adjust itself to the reduced bonds which were cut. Fastex buckles is a Great Idea! :) Frankly, i think it's revolutionary. PS the powdery stuff is talc, put there to reduce friction within the tube, and needs to be removed, or the buckles will slip.

[@Kinetic.44]

Oil the blade might help

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it and thanks for the info. Thanks for watching

[@kevola5739]

You got to make one for your pant leg to keep it out of your bike chain. It seems like your projects flow into each other. I’ll just call that good planning, whether it was intentional or not. Cool projects for hot days.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That is a good idea! Also good for blousing pants legs to boots. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@dingogreens7472]

my outdoor life is much easier since following your channel, many thanks for your nice diy stuff and your lovely otdoor stories about good ol times, great guy💪

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that and Thanks for watching

[@1mataleo1]

You can mark it with a metallic sharpie. They have gold, bronze (or copper, I forget which)and silver. I use the silver for when I make kydex sheaths. It works great. I’m not sure if they sell them with the fine tip, which would be more ideal for marking the precise lines needed for this project, but I would immagine they probably do. But thanks for the idea. I love your DIY project videos, and you are one of the few people that makes long videos that I can actually enjoy watching. I’ve been following you for a very long time, and this is still my favorite channel after all these years. Im looking toward to many more my friend. Regarding the weather, I got to say, this heat wave has been brutal; and I’m in PA. It’s got to be even worse where you are. I don’t blame you for not going camping in this. I’m sure as hell not 🥵

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info, I think a silver sharpie would actually work great! And I'm glad you like my channel so much! Heat is miserable to me but humidity is unbearable around here! Take care and thanks for watching my friend

[@asmith7876]

Dave walks into a room and everyone gets smarter just by osmosis, he's that much of a genius! Scorching hot here recently in Kentucky too, with the humidity too it's like breathing steam outside.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, Thanks! Ah man come on Fall and winter! Thanks for watching

[@ColinNew-pf5ix]

Nice one Dave. People who are not into outdoor/kits may look at this as seemingly insignificant. And perhaps in a way i would understand them thinking this. However, all these small areas incrementally add up to the bigger picture. They all accumulatively play their role to having a decent ourdoors/survival kit.......which potentially could save your life; or just make one's outdoor experience more comfortable. Plus prevent you from losing vital equipment. As far as wrapping bands - what I use are the quality female large hair bands. The thick, black, rubber ones which are about 8 inches (200mm) long. They look like large black chunky rubber bands. Most cosmetic shops sell them.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it and very well said! Ive never heard of those wrapping bands but I like the sound of them! Thanks for watching

[@TK8866275]

If you don't want to use rubber cement, you could also cut a strip which has loops in both ends. Diameter of those loops is the same as the inner tube you use as material, basically two ranger bands, which are connected each others with a strip of the same tubing. That might work especially nice with those larger buckles, if you manage to find a tube with diameter narrower than the width of the buckle (road bike inner tube?) otherwise with larger diameter tube you might have to twist it twice or more over the buckle.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good idea!

[@gilbertdare5921]

More great ideas! Maybe to cut the ends straight, stop short of the end, and use a single edge blade and push straight down without pulling against the rubber. Also on your knife case, you could run the strips through the slots in the case so bands cant work their way off the end of the case.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it and good thoughts

[@JoeDoomsday]

Man, that’s a great idea! I use Ranger bands all the time to hold pouches and survival tins to many of my knife sheaths because I like the nonslip grip they provide. I always struggle putting them on. This is a Game Changer. 👍🏻🔪

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Its amazing how non slip these little bands are! Thanks for watching

[@smokinggar714]

To glue I've used the the glue that comes in the tube repair kit works great. Remember that glue is for your rubber tubes and rubber patches

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That should work but I actually bought a can of that slime rubber patch glue and for some bizarre reason it did not work. It works on patches, why didnt it work on these bands?

[@tricsike]

Awesome idea. I couldn’t figure how to attach myEDC tin to my Esee 3 but this is a brilliant idea. Thanks Dave!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Ah yes, this will be perfect for that ESEE! Thanks for watching

[@CourtJester1960]

This is slick. Nice job brother. Your local bike shop has all the old tubes you'll ever need.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it

[@teachingherbs6300]

Another great idea and use of old stuff around the house to make camping easier! Thanks Dave

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

[@gunterbecker8528]

When u experience the hot weather ,a cold blast seems to be the norm down under. Anyway Dave an other fantastic project u have accomplished one more for the toolbox, while I'm sitting here waiting to sit the cold weather out I'll get into it and fabricate a few myself! Thanks Dave for a wonderful weekend idea 😊 ! My regards to the family 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Gunter and I'm glad you liked it! Enjoy the project and enjoy the weekend!

[@marianfrances4959]

Recycling at its finest! Man, you've got some serious heat down your way. In Alberta we're suffering at 32-35C! (89-95F) 😂 Basements R Us!! Awesome video👍...stay cool...take care.👍😎🇨🇦

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh its so hot the pine trees are melting! Lol. Im glad you liked it Marian, Thanks for watching

[@garytrew2766]

Fun on the basement 😅 thanks Dave I watch every Friday as always and this is a great how to video

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Its always fun around here Gary! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@mannihh5274]

Incredible idea, I never thought of gluing it to buckles! The 'white stuff' inside the innertubes is talcum powder ( for chem-nerds, it's Mg3[(OH)2|Si4O10] ), a powdered mineral that's widely used as a dry lubricant, and it's famous for it's properties in maintaining rubber. It indeed will heavily interfere with glue, if not removed. As it fills even the smallest surface-gaps, wiping is not enough, use rubbing alcohol and sandpaper to get a clean, rough surface (that's why bicycle repair kits come with some). If you cut greater lenghts, the curvature will become more obvious, but there are two parts, where you can cut straight strips: the outside and the inside - with the mold-lines kept centered. Tip on cutting: like me, you experienced, that the rubber tends to slip out of line, so I no longer cut it with a knife - I clamp one end into the vice and cut it with scissors, while pulling at the other end to stretch it a little bit. The stretching helps to cut a straight line - try it !

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it and thanks for the info! Thanks for watching

[@scottmurray8679]

A Very interesting Idea for Many Different Types of things from the Bush craft, survival items and fishing gear plus More It Reminded Me Of Grandpa used old suspenders to wrap up blankets and sleeping bags also Used old Belts he Like what he called the Scouts belts mostly because he didn't need to add holes but he used a big nail and hammer when he needed another hole on regular type belts. I have a Bigger Sleeping bag that I took an old stretch belt cut in half sewed the ends add a buckle to the one that didn't have so gave me two to put around my sleep bag . Thanks Dave always look forward to seeing One of your Videos in Up in Ohio and it is 78 today and 41% humidity Ok Well Have a Great Weekend!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Scott, Im glad you liked it. And thanks for sharing them stories! We all could learn a thing or two from the old school of thought. Thanks for watching and you have a great weekend too

[@josehenriques3301]

Bro, what a fantastic idea!!! I would never come up with something like that. Thank you very much for teaching us. May God always bless you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Jose and may God bless you too

[@rickyfargason8859]

Nice project, Dave. Now I need to find some bicycle tubing. 😁

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it Ricky

[@jayceewedmak9524]

Hi Dave, you just make everyone's life so much easier. Thank you for using your time off to make/edit these videos to share your ideas with us. ❤😊🇨🇦

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I love making these videos and Im glad you like them! Thanks for watching Jaycee

[@indyoutsider]

I like the idea, good job. I can think of a lot of things you can do with it. When you're cutting it you could cut 3/4 of the way then start cutting the other way, that way the ends don't mess up and curve on you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Ah man, no telling how many uses these bands have! Thanks for watching

[@gilbertdare5921]

Watching furthur, I see those bands fit so well, no need to use the slots in the case.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Its amazing how slip proof they are!

[@brianlykins6663]

Great video, Dave. I've made a few of these in the past. It's not easy to find now like it used to be, but the rubber cement used to patch tudes and tires works great. I always wipe the rubber down with alcohol lightly, it removes the powder residue. I have used just an ink pen to mark and then cut with scissors. I found out like you did, trying to cut with utility knife is aggravating, that rubber will move around like thin metal crawls when welding. Great ideas on using the buckles. I had not tried that. Thanks for all the great ideas. You are 100% correct about the temps. We just had a run of high temps / heat index days here in North Central Texas. Extreme hot days, rainy days, and extremely cold days are perfect times to catch up on the repair or making of gear. God bless y'all and take care in the heat.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Good idea on the alcohol wipes. I tried marking the rubber but couldnt see the lines. Someone suggested a tailors pencil? Thanks for watching and may god bless you too Brian

[@TEXAN42]

!!!! plato of bush craft !!!!! the ideas you have come up with on teaching to letting others know how to set up different ways to sleep to different ways to camp is beyond words !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you like the way I do things! Thanks for watching

[@WORRO]

Hey Buddy! That's a neat looking way to use a ranger band setup.... guess you can call that Dave's adjustable ranger bands :) Thanks for another great video Brother Dave. God bless y'all ~John

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello john and Im glad you liked it. Hey, lets call them DARBs for short! Lol Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother

[@jamescrowe7892]

Very innovative. You have probably figured out a way to attach the bands to your sheaths so you won’t lose them when you unbuckle them. You are, undoubtedly, the DIY king.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks James! Im glad you liked it. If they will be permanently used for a particular knife, Ill just glue them to that sheath. Thanks for watching

[@jamescrowe7892]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Outstanding.

[@outbackowl3040]

Hi Dave, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺, thank you for your time to make these videos. Great idea, I can make my watch band for diving, muchly appreciated thank you

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello and I'm glad you like the videos! There's not much these bands can't do. Thanks for watching

[@Family-Guardian]

My longest and most useful YT sub!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@gw10758]

I have found a good way to cut material like this is to start in the center and cut to each end..... you will be amazed at how much better it is.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good thinking

[@TerryC69]

Hi Dave! Cool mod, my friend! Without a doubt, you are THE champion of DIY gear. Best wishes to you and Nick!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Terry and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@mattchaffin1133]

The true definition of a teacher. We all know Dave could be a millionaire with all his little inventions and things over the years. Instead he teaches us how to do it ourself and to experiment. On another note. Dave would it be easier to cut using an old paper cutter? Like the old big ones we had in school? Not sure if you could keep the pressure or not. Just an idea.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Matt! I just plain like teaching and experimenting. I have no idea if one of them paper cutters would work but if I had one Id love to try it! Thanks for watching

[@peterappleton5213]

All praise to Dave the thinking bush crafters guru, thanks for sharing another piece of wisdom all the best from sunny Kent in England

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Peter, Im glad you liked it and Im always happy to share. Thanks for watching

[@MasterK9Trainer]

While watching the video I was thinking about making straps with grommets or putting a ring on the end of a strap. This is the kind of project that has me going to places like Home Depot and looking around for all the little doodads and thinking of ways I can use them

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hey I like that ring idea! Thanks for watching

[@markbrandli]

Thanks for the idea , I can tell you from experiance that when you get near the end of a cut , I come back the other direction with the cut . I was taught from a young age to make my own gaskets and have to be precise . I have fixed mannnny things with innertubes .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the input Mark and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@Olyphoto7]

That’s fantastic. I’m making some this weekend and I already have the parts I need 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool to hear that! Thanks for watching

[@jeffrichards5106]

Hi Dave, that's awesome! Great video. Those Ranger Bands can sure come in handy. Thanks. Hope it cools off soon for you down there. Stay cool. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jeff, Im glad you liked it. Man Im ready for winter! Thanks for watching

[@jeffrichards5106]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Yeah, me too! I don't do well in the heat 🥵

[@alancope1094]

Dave thank you for always giving new ideas for everything. You are such a giving person and a blessing. 🙃

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I love sharing cheap free ideas. We all need to DIY more. Thanks for watching Alan

[@marciannanderson5075]

Wow, I’m so impressed with these. The possibilities seem endless! Thanks Dave!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it that much! Oh yes, these can be used for pretty much anything! Thanks for watching

[@alexbuilds706]

Excellent solution to these things. I’ve been saving a few intertubes and now have my solution. Have the buckles already too w/ the paracord bracelets the kids like 🙏🏼🥂

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great Alex! Time to make some and thanks for watching

[@1leg956]

Another awesome project bigmonkey peace and love from 1 leg uk England

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it and greetings from Georgia!

[@randybeeson3424]

Cool idea Dave! We've got cabin fever too down here around St Augustine.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Randy, I'm glad you liked it. Ah man I love St. Augustine! Is Harrys seafood still there? I also loved that Lightener museum

[@randybeeson3424]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 yep Harrys is still here but it's always packed!!!

[@dochydrate5649]

Great idea and thanks for sharing! I'm in central Virginia, it's been close to 100 up here as well.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Ohhh, 100 and Im guessing humidity! Thanks for watching

[@EatCarbs]

That's a great trip brother! When I need inner tubes for ranger bands I'll just stop at a bike shop and ask for any blown out tires. I'm just going to cut them up anyways. Thanks for the video

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Man that's a good idea to ask a bike shop. I never thought about that. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Brother Mark

[@cayuse-jf7eq]

Outstanding `I will make and use a bunch of these its a good way to avoid having to untying knots

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it and that sounds great!

[@mdsign001]

Great idea ... again! I'm going to be making a bunch of shorter ones, i figure i could link 2, 3 or even more smaller ones to make a longer one instead of making them "too custom" so they only fit for a specific set up. Thanks for the clear instructions!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Yep, and thats a good idea. Have a buncha short ones and just click together the size you need! Thanks for watching

[@thebeastofbrayroad9382]

Latex is very flexible and porous . With heat or in the long run , it can therefore " adhere " to the tyre and tear when the latter deforms . Talcum powder allows the chamber to remain independent of the tyre . « Information seen on the Internet »

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info and thanks for watching

[@dannyl2598]

Thanks Dave, that's a great idea. I was thinking, with that first knife, you could also offset the buckles and put a tight to the sheath strap in the bottom slot then glue a vertical strip in a "T" configuration that would have a loop on the other end for the top strap to pass through, creating sort of a pouch.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@dannyl2598 Thanks Danny, I'm glad you liked it. If that tin had a permanent place on that particular knife your T pouch idea is fantastic! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@tompeltoma8531]

Another great video. But, if you put the glue on the rubber without the buckle on (leave a blank area with no glue so the buckle can swivel) then let the glue tack up, the buckle should slide right on without sticking as there isn’t any glue on the buckle. Then fold the rubber over and press the two glued areas together. Less fuss, no mess. Just my way of doing it. 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it tom. Yep, that would work too.

[@lyndarandall211]

Excellent idea. Love making our own secure cords. Going to give this a try too. Thank you. Stay cool Dave. Here in NM we're doing all our outdoor work/tasks done in the morning before the heat hits us. Take care. 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Lynda, I'm glad you liked it and that's great to hear that! I'm enduring the heat but I'm not enjoying it. Lol. Thanks for watching

[@michellehiggs60]

You’ve made something that even we can make nice and simple but so effective. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😄😄😄😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! Easy and cheap too. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Michelle

[@3riverblades]

Very ingenious Dave!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Brother!

[@jenky1044]

Excellent show, Dave. Thank you. What a great design.!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks for filming Dave! Those handy straps! 😁👍🏼

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@pipingandcamping]

That was a super neat video. Can't tell you how many tubes I patched growing up, but never thought to use some of the same ideas to make flat rubber bungies. I use that same contact cement with leather work and all the teachings I have had in use of it says to tap the pieces together with a small mallet. That maybe just to aid in getting the adhesive into the material better. Or might be that the impact causes greater bond. Seems like the method you used works really well. You might try a straight edge that has the cork backer on it to help prevent it slipping while cutting. I use a metal ruler that has a plastic handle in the center on top for cutting leather. I've found that helps keep better pressure on the material. Sharpie makes a silver marker that works well on black materials so that might help for use with scissors. Best bet is to order those as the silver sharpies have always been a challenge to find otherwise at least in my area. You may have just given another idea to the paracord bracelet making crowd to use your method to include a piece of rubber. Always enjoy watching your content and seeing the cool ideas you come up with. Have a great weekend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Im guessing with leather it does help to smash it to get the adhesive down in there. Rubber is non porous so it just sits on top. I like that cork under the straight edge idea and I bet a silver Shrapie would show well on an inner tube. I didnt even know they made silver. Thanks for watching

[@donsapo6t3]

For a heaver strap, use thorn proof tubes by using the heavy part of the tube.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good thinking

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Dave. Great idea. Thank you for inventing and testing before you posted. Stay safe. ATB. NIgel

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Nigel and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@ritamastin647]

Thank You Dave for sharing. I wish I had known about tacking glue 20 years ago it would have helped. Better late than never.❤

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Usually when it says "contact" before cement it means let it tack first on both sides. Thanks for watching

[@TopCat2021]

Great idea I’m going to try this out I’m going to use the glue that comes with a patch repair kit it should work well especially with heat and movement on the joint. Love your channel, thanks for sharing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I think that stuff is rubber cement so it should work good. Thanks for watching my friend

[@marcdewilde518]

Excellent idea Dave! Instead of the straight edge I usually use an 90° aluminumnum piece of profile to protect my fingers. Those cutters are no laughing matter.. ATB from Belgium.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good to me! Thanks for watching Marc

[@richschwartz8004]

This is a fantastic idea. Plus a great way to get multiple uses from the same material. Thank you. God bless and stay safe.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Oh man the uses for these are endless! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too Rich

[@GODANMEDIA]

Awesome. Love these inventive indoor videos! Thanks for sharing your genius.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother! I'm glad you liked it

[@OldManSurvival]

Great idea! Thanks for showing the process!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@dougrider594]

Great instructional video Dave , can't wait to give it a try....always enjoy your camping and survival videos, and especially your knife and machete demo ones.....

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Doug! Good luck with it and thanks for watching brother

[@Kinetic.44]

Really good idea. Im going to make something like this but a bit more simple, after the style of those bungee balls you also recommended.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it.

[@tinaleerz3386]

Super. Thank You For Sharing. Have an electric scooter, these ranger bands will work so much better than the Bungie cords ..To attach the mini speakers to the frame of the scooter.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it and that sounds like a perfect use for these! Thanks for watching

[@thekitowl]

Great idea, something else for us to have a go at. 29c in the UK , hammock time .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked the project

[@willemjanssen857]

yeaah Dave, now you have to patent it. that's so cool man. I just bought new inner tubes for my bike and didn't want to install them until next month. But now I will start on Sunday because my wife and daughter are at an exhibition. Tomorrow I will buy the Festtex buckles. I just remembered that I want to make a holder for my pitchfork on my lawnmower tractor and you gave me the best idea of ​​how to do that. Dave, you're great. Thanks for the thoughts you sent me. This mount will be great. Thanks and i wil see you in the next time.👍👍👍 🚜

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool to hear you can use this on your tractor! No telling how many uses these have. Have a good weekend and thanks for watching Willem

[@Prepping802]

Gd Friday morning Dave. It's been crazy hot everywhere. This shud b Very interesting.. such a awesome idea. Hope all is well with u an Nick. What a great day coffee n a project. 😂😂😂

[@Prepping802]

Dave I've said it before u sir are a genius. Thank u for sharing ur ideas. Guys like u are a 1 in a million.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and enjoy the video and the coffee!

[@jamescenter5325]

The white powder in a rubber tube is talcum powder, it helps remove the tube from the steel mold.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info James

[@tmo7734]

Thanks Dave. Excellent video. Your ingenuity always astounds me. Best wishes to you and Nick. Stay cool…

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@UT-CLANS]

Great to see you again Dave and All the Best.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always great to hear from you and thanks for watching

[@geico1975]

Man, perfect timing for me buddy:) HA! I purchased two 18" bicycle inner tubes for my boy's bike, but by the time they arrived he's outgrown that bike and went on to a bigger 24" bike, so I've just had them on a shelf collecting dust, didn't know what the heck to do with them until now. Thanks partner:) HA!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great! Enjoy the project and thanks for watching

[@geico1975]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Thanks, just wanted to ask a follow-up, I think you meant "Loctite Vinyl, Plastic, and Fabric Adhesive" because I've not seen no mention of rubber on their products. Just curious if that's what you probably meant?

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@geico1975 Yes, that's it! I forgot it didn't say rubber

[@markoda2120]

Thank you for the great "how to" video. Very simple and useful. I'll be making these for a while. 👍🏻

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Mark and Thanks for watching

[@timterrill6318]

That's awesome! I'm going to make some right now! Thank you Sir.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Tim and I'm glad you liked it

[@diydarkmatter]

great idea dave ole buddy . another thing you could use is them rubber bands they use for sling shots . but inner tubes are cheap and easy to get . man your always thinking . i still would love to see you make a custom fit canvas back pack deal for that bike trailer . canvas floor with sides full of pockets . shoot rambo would have nothing on you lol . hey god bless ya buddy every day .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother, Im glad you liked it. For extra strength I bet that sling shot material will be better. I dont know about that last bike trailer but the one before it is going to get saddle bags next! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!

[@blademan175]

I have a good sized chunk of black rubber pond liner and already have some plastic buckles. I think I’ll try making some with that, it seems very stretchy. Thanks!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool to hear that! Thanks for watching

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Very cool idea, I love it! I'll have to make some of those too, the options are endless with those and maybe add a triglide to those adjustable ones that try to slip. Thanks for showing such a great idea!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and definitely make some! No telling how many uses these have. Thanks for watching brother

[@jamessotherden5909]

What a great idea. thank you for sharing this nice tip.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks James, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@PRINCESSDREAMYLYN]

that's a good way to recycle and reuse something many toss in the trash. Thanks for the DIY tips and tricks.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! I hate wasting anything. Thanks for watching Lyn

[@wasdaddan]

Very practical stuff, love it!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it.

[@edwarddeleon6211]

This is a great idea thank you for sharing I'm going to have to make some

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Edward and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@Flashahol]

There you go re-inventing again! I was going to ask the bike shop for different sized tube scraps but now I may ask for the biggest diameter as well and see how far we can push this

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, the bigger the more sizes you can make! Thanks for watching