Shear Lash for Bipods and Tripods

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[@vincentc6919]

Best explanation yet of a Timber Hitch.....will use with my Scouts..thank you.

[@amenhighfill9580]

Who doesn't love knots? Knotts are up there with levers, pulleys, ramps, and inclines. The knot videos are some of my favorites. Thanks for showing them brother.

[@bill7853]

thanks GBGB.. very helpful , nicely presented and much appreciated . Your relaxed and easy going demonstration was much appreciated in this world of noise and madness we now live in . I am subscribing . All the best from England .

[@SwissArmyDan]

I love knots. Spent many days reading Ashley's Book of Knots from my father's bookcase.

[@davidmadisontheguardian]

Actually, I love knots; because they train my brain to think both logically and spatially, as well as kinesthetically. They are foundational for so many other things like fishing, hunting, slings, splints, lowering and raising things, climbing and rappelling, boating, saving a life, stretchers, hanging things in trees, setting up shelters, sewing, binding broken tools, pulling large logs over large distances, carrying many smaller diameter logs all in one go over the shoulder. They are the basis for other craftwork like paracord designs, knitting, crocheting, making nets. They can be used for ladders, and weapons such as slings and whips. They can be used to set spring loaded traps when multiple people are after you. Whoever doesn't like knots probably doesn't care to survive.

[@kalstreksandtrails7606]

The more I practice knots the more I like the knots. Knots are like tying my shoes. When I was a kid and learning to tie my shoes I had to think about it then one day I was tying my shoes without thinking about it. It is the same with knots. Awesome video my friend.

[@terrycheek4097]

I really enjoy the knot and lashing videos. They help me learn new and different techniques.

[@graymadden8707]

I love that frapping stick. That's why I always watch your videos. Even when I "know" how to do the task you're teaching, I always pick up something new.

[@MikeRyu2]

Have people said they don't like knot tutorials or are you going by likes? Maybe many get caught up practicing and neglect hitting the thumbs up. I love them! Some are new to me and some are refreshers or a different way of tying like I learned the other day with your bowline tie. Thanks again! DOL

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I am going by views and other analytics behind the scenes like KZbin suggesting the content and folks deciding not to watch it. Thats really what limits the reach of all videos.

[@dogpatch1826]

That bipod lashing was picture perfect. The only thing missing was a big buffalo gun for those shootin sticks!

[@jeepnicc]

Looks like potential for a ton of structural integrity there. Hammock stands, Dutch oven hangers, a-frame for a shelter.... You name it. Thanks for sharing!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Your lashing looks much more tidy than mine usually does. lol

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I can make them sloppy yet functional as well! Basically anytime I am not trying to teach it to anyone.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret lol. Thanks. Now I don't feel so bad.

[@reignray1222]

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[@jaysonderek8314]

@Reign Ray instablaster :)

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@Jayson Derek thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and im trying it out atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@loucksfbb]

Thank you for your service and sharing your skills. I was in the Army 11C ACR. Didn't get enough so I joined the Air Force. Now that I am gray bearded and hair thinning, I have come back around to enjoy the things I used to in the military, just don't have to so maybe why I enjoy it now. Any way, thanks so much and keep it up, really enjoy your videos.

[@brucewargo9780]

I'm going to show my 7 and 9 year old grandsons how to do this as part of a tripod camping chair project. Thanks!

[@danielblanchard6487]

Thank you for taking your time to show us this. For some reason it got me to remember the flying bowline. So it's to take some slack in your right hand , with the end of the rope. Take the long end in your left. Through the right over and back up. An the right loop goes into the left. (Left into right is a slip knot. )

[@tmad8906]

Love the knot vids! Thanks for the time and effort, much appreciated.

[@jeffsmith6441]

Best teacher ever! Thank you for the no BS straight to the point method.

[@Alan4524]

I have made many bi-pods to use as a quick rifle rest, but never been too worried about the tri-pod. I can see many opportunities to use a tri-pod for cooking, stronger free-standing supports for shelters, and on and on and on. Great information as always Josh.

[@mikegarrett3163]

Love your stuff man. Learned quite a bit from your videos. Growing up without a dad or boy scouts. You're very informative and easy to understand

[@rehoboth_farm]

Your knot work is impeccable.

[@homemadeactual7383]

Just a comment of recognition of your bringing high speed knowledge to the the private sector. Nothing has been lost or diluted in translation. Thank you for your efforts. Press on sir.

[@Pichouette]

Years ago, I had a list of almost 90 knots that I would practice and could tie with no hesitation (yes, some were variations of some). My biggest problem sometimes was being ADD & trying to decide which one to use. I could make a short list of maybe a dozen at the most that could get a person through almost any situation that may arise, like the constrictor knot.

[@milano3429]

Ive seen and heard and seen that you could narrow it down to 5 essential knots.

[@michaelangelo6947]

Thanks for teaching the skills. In the event of an emergency, it's good training, especially for a time when necessary to distance yourself from the masses.

[@carsonb.7581]

I've been tying and teaching knots and lashings for several years now and I really appreciate that you both use proper techniques and proper terminology when you teach. It's the difference between amateur and professional. I'm officially hooked on your videos!

[@j.bodnarczuk6757]

love knots! knowing how to tie them correctly in a pinch can save a lot of hardship!

[@unclebrownson]

Two suggestions: make your starting timber hitch away from the stick, then slip it over the end;, and use a piece of wood, or a rock, as a fulcrum to lever the ends of the sticks up out of the grass, while you're making your wraps.

[@ybsilcrelyt]

Who doesn’t like knots??? This was so good!

[@spfb]

I really enjoy the fact that you actually show how to tie the knots. Especially for us followers out here That are learning how to do these things! Thank you very much.

[@andresgonzalez2703]

Oh man. Glad you did this. I thought a frap was a drink at Starbucks.....😕

[@garyminick1050]

Lol

[@T_bone]

Oooooh you did it!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Lashes made easy by the Green Beret ! Thanks boss great video and content as usual , enjoy your week

[@laurentvilodeau5434]

reminds me of the airial rope ways we used to build to get equipment and jeeps ect. across a gap last one i remember was maid with big spruce almost two feet diameter at the base the tripod was almost 35 ft high...lol we used to beat the lashing and frapping with pick axe handles w/ 1 1/2 in cordage..what you just did is nice clean lashing ,,best i seen on youtube yet..

[@colinborst964]

I live in upstate and saw you where in lake George...I just found your channel wish I did 2 months ago I would have been at that class...I follow corporal's corner and Dave Canterbury....keep up the good work Sir

[@journeyman7189]

Great detailed instruction Josh. Thanks Nate

[@shanefuller24]

I want to thank you for everything you have done and continue to do to make this a better country and keep traditions alive and well

[@denisdegamon8224]

Just like the Boy Scouts two or three polewrap except you started with a timber hitch instead of a clove hitch. Your finishing clove hitch is the same. I think I like the timber hitch start even better. Very good presentation, well done. As I have previously stated on yoyr other videos, your communicative skills are excellent 👌 I have always appreciated their skills and enjoyed working with SF soldiers. Thankyou for your service .

[@darellgriffin8177]

I like the knot videos and appreciate the info. Right now im into fishing and kayaking. When cooler weather comes i hope to practice and get proficient with these.

[@shawnr771]

Thank you for sharimg your knowledge, Joshua. Very cool. Very useful. Simple, easy to understand.

[@bubba7626]

That was outstanding! I never had a set way of doing it, that ends up being less wasteful and probably stronger.

[@cultural_lettuce1]

First of all thank you for your service and second thanks for this lash! I'll be teaching it to a group of kids this Thursday!

[@baroneb5043]

For all you newbies just getting into " bushcraft " " survival " this man is one of the few REAL " bushcrafters " " survivalist " on KZbin.... I been an avid outdoorsman, hunter " bushcrafter " for close 40 years & this man knows what hes doing, what hes talking about ..!!! 99 % of self proclaimed " bushcrafters " " survivalist " with KZbin Channels are nothing more than The KZbin Shopping Channel pushing useless gear on unsuspecting newbies with sole intent of making $$$..... Again, if your new to the outdoors, bushcraft, survival watch this man he knows what hes doing... & before any you say Im pumping this man up because I know him... I never met this man in my life...

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Thanks Barone B! I appreciate it! I am an accidental "KZbinr", never expected to have any success on here when I started the channel. It's important to me to keep myself as separate from the typical as possible

[@ednday]

As always...explained clearly and straight to the point!

[@AMX86]

Great refresher, thanks!

[@Bman-xy2vh]

Very glad I watched Dave canterbury's video in which he mentioned you, I've seen your videos and knew your name was Josh, but after searching endless times couldn't find you. been bing watching your vids and find them useful and entertaining. thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. God bless.

[@draekko_]

Knots are awesome, once you learn them no more plastic bits breaking issues, especially for those in colder climates during winter.

[@andymeresse6930]

Thank you so much for the POV angles on this. For some reason, I've always struggled with the clove hitch and this has made it super clear for me!

[@gringo3009]

Great examples. Thanks!

[@parttimewoodcrafter307]

I like knots. Looking forward to the project you mentioned.

[@shanepowell5115]

cool video glad I found your channel

[@nathanb1084]

Great video and great instruction as always Josh. Thank you!

[@kavemandan973]

Another great instruction. My tripods have never been that hansom. Now I know the proper way.

[@robmershant9491]

i love your vids. you are so good at explaining things clearly, and that really shows when you do vids on things like knots, which can be confusing if you have no experience.

[@carolinesmyth127]

Nice clear instruction. Thanks Josh 👍

[@Ty_The_Bonsai_Guy]

I like your moccasins. Did you buy them? If so where? If you made them I'd be interested in a video about it. Maybe a short video on why you like them, how long they last, a sort of review. Just an idea. Take care and thanks. Your channel is awesome. 👍

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

These I bought from Minnetonka, they are soft soled, like $45. I will be doing a series actually on preparing for winter in the ADKs (for me) where I will do an Anorak, Mittens, Mukluks, etc.

[@t-1133]

I have an old tripod seat i used to take to ballfields. Seeing you make the tripod i was thinking i could take the fabric top from mine and build your tripod and mod my seat right on to it....well that's the plan anyways

[@timothyperrigoue3997]

Everything I ever needed to learn in the B.S.A. without the BS! Thank you man!

[@BadMonkey443]

Excellent. Thank you

[@MrGlobalTransport]

Like this video? Sure, why knot?! I know this is part of another project as stated, but please sprinkle in these knot videos here and there when you can, they’re good. Quick question, are you still going to do the cache/PVC pipe stash videos (contents/location)? Apologies if I missed it.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I am. I am traveling over the next few weeks so I am limited in what I have with me to do videos on

[@MrGlobalTransport]

Looking forward to it, thanks for the response. Would be interested to see a video on survival with limited gear while traveling/using what is available and having to think outside the box. We’re not always going to have a Mora on our belt or a backpack with essential gear nearby.

[@mike-yp1uk]

Very clearly explained. A+

[@pauldavies9360]

Just got a tripod chair canvas so the tripod demo was great as I need legs! Cheers.

[@ericcapell5062]

Thanks for another informative video. You explain and demonstrate things so even I can understand and follow along. Thanks again.

[@rihannaperez1626]

Congrats on hitting 70k subs!

[@deanallen8450]

Excellent, thanks. Simplified these lashings for me.

[@garywells3874]

As always, nicely done.

[@philiptruitt]

Thank you, Josh!

[@texashillbilly6148]

Good video! Thanks!

[@PenntuckytheCrag]

Slip knot(stopper) at the end. !!Awesome PS. Sweet slippers ! Mocs

[@MichaelR58]

Joshua, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us , atb brother 👍

[@seanyouknowwho798]

Always great videos! If I was smart I would watch from the first to the last video because I think there is some aspect of skills built on skills. Ex: Teach 11 Knots then show how to use with lashings, ridgeline shelters, etc. Teach knife Cutting techniques then show them in making structures, wooden tools, etc. Also, it doesn’t go unnoticed how little ego and immensely humble this guy comes across. I get the impression he knows a ton but is very modest. A key characteristic in the best teachers in any field.

[@MarsWolf82]

Great info & a lot easier than the mess I do to make a tripod. I'm sure also alot stronger as well.

[@nnj6918]

Youre good at teaching this stuff

[@sonsofliberty1062]

As always thanks Josh, Safe journeys, and God Speed. Looking forward to your up coming videos with the pods. Everyone pray, Josh and family have safe travels and return home. God Speed, God Bless, God Bless our Constitution, and God Bless the Marine Corps,,,,, 🇺🇸 Semper Fi

[@JEEROFUKU]

Excellent tutorial, sir! ATB🙏🏻🍀

[@lynneperg6853]

Thanks for sharing the bipod and tripod construction. Were you using rawhide shoelaces to make these?

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Brown paracord. It does look a bit like rawhide laces now that I think about it

[@lynneperg6853]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret That makes sense, rawhide stretches.

[@GOBRAGH2]

Interesting knot!

[@SurvivalTheory]

Excellent presentation. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!

[@kan-zee]

excellent job....GBGB, do you know any , quick release cordage wraps for a Tripod?? Compliments to your video camera man..good job cheers

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

The “cordage conservation lash” that I show in the tipi smoker/jerky video is what I use when I want it to be quick up and quick down. You could also use an arbor knot (aka Jam Knot or Canadian Jam)

[@kan-zee]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret thank you ...I found it *Tipi Smoker / Jerky Video = **kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ6mm5iOgJWSiZI* Excellent teaching video....Your a good instructor, and greatly appreciated . cheers

[@sw33n3yto00]

No over and under on the three pole? I like it!!

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Thats a true "tripod lash", I only use it for applications where I need the center pole on top of the two outer supporting poles. For the application I am using this technique for (in a future video), the weight is on the outside poles instead of the center pole so I have found this to be better for that and for applications that aren't really bearing a lot of weight. The over-under of the true tripod lash seems to take longer so I only use it when I have to

[@jameswilliams7420]

I loved this video. I will be using this when i need to.

[@mathewhenderson5757]

Solid video. Great content for the community. Informative period of instruction.

[@kidbach]

Knot too shabby, J. Excellent how to video as always. What's the minimum length of cordage to these two projects. Semper Fi.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

That all depends on the diameter of the poles you are going around. And the weight you expect to put on it. Less weight you can get away with less wraps. I have done modified versions of this on a bipod wedge shelter with a 6’ utility cord

[@discardiac]

I like knots. Even the ones I know, I still watch for reinforcement

[@JamesTaylor-jv8mv]

Thank you for the knot videos

[@Nebulax123]

That should be extremely strong as well as solid. Like it better than how I was doing it.

[@myinman1]

Josh we love knots!

Another great video. Not long ago there were a few companies making triangular seats where each corner attached to a leg of a tripod. Do you know of any currently making and selling them? Hammock seats are all well and good but these would take less wood and a lighter smaller amount of material. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Have fun in NY and enjoy!

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

There is a company making them and once they hit selfrelianceoutfitters.com here shortly I will do a video on it. I have handled one and love it, just not available yet

[@thomasr.jackson2940]

Don’t like knots? No, knots and knot craft are pretty important, and add a lot of value to woodsman skills. Besides, you always a take a straightforward, practical approach: limited knot set for critical, practical applications, one clear and efficient method, presentation straightforward step by step.

[@markc1078]

Knots are super important, as you know. Keep putting out the important stuff. DOL

[@markc1078]

I remember the knots but not their names It’s been over 30 years. I appreciate what you do! DOL

[@cliff9057]

More good instructions. Thanks

[@grimm2085]

Great channel, excellent video and instruction thank you for sharing your knowledge, God Bless You Good Sir

[@grimm2085]

My favorite channel, love the way you teach, feels like I'm right there one on one, hope to meet someday, thank you again for sharing your knowledge, God Bless

[@timroseberry9079]

Another great video Josh, keep them coming. My only issue is the advertisement for shirts....no 3xl? City/County decency laws prevent me from wearing 2xl

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I’m not sure that TeeSpring has 3XL available. Apologies, bro. I may have some other options in storage that aren’t made by them

[@tyonarms6735]

So not to be intrusive but defensive cut on left palm. That has to be a story. Don't kneed or want to know. That and between your wrist size you have put in some serious work. Love your vids. I use them all the time.

[@ChesapeakeHammockandOutdoors]

Question : Are there advantages of starting with the Timber hitch over passing the working end through say, a bowline or similar? I recently made a Roycroft pack frame using the method you show here and it works great, so I'm just curious.....

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

You could also pass the working end through the loop of a bowline (aka “running bowline”) and it would work fine

[@ChesapeakeHammockandOutdoors]

Thanks

[@T_bone]

We love knots but not so much nuts, even the lovable ones. Aloha and Mahalo my friend for your videos.

[@kevinwhite4101]

So the way you made the bi pod set-up it could be used for shelters like a plow point, or a lean to with two sets of bi pods. Might have to make points on the ends to go in to the ground. I like these vids where you have someone to the games work so you can do the work with both hands and show it step by step.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I prefer getting filmed over self filming for sure! Huge time saver when it can be done. Yes you could use this for most shelter applications

[@performanceregina]

Casio Pathfinder right? I have the same watch, awesome piece of gear! Love the atomic/solar aspect!

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

It is, I wore one out and liked it so much I bought another

[@charleszimmermann7784]

Thanks for the video!

[@yatessmyrna]

Have you done a video on wild game, skinning, cleaning, quartering, cooking ETC? Also which species to avoid, and which are safe to eat. Which target species, or parts there of, actually offer the best nutrition vs taste? Don't forget which bugs, grubs, and crawlers can be eaten as well.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

No, I have t done a video on that

[@finnmacky7106]

I did NOT get a notification for this even though I have it set to all.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Gotta love KZbin! I am glad you stopped in anyway!

[@dhession64]

Thank you for this video.

[@billygarfield5520]

Really good video!!