Manny Method of Joining Paracord Tutorial

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

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[@Deibodese]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! You’ve been an enormous assistance to me in developing my skills with paracord. I followed this tutorial and discovered a trick to make fitting the Type 3 fid through the webbing easier. After making the initial hole with the Type 1 fid, use the knotter’s tool to widen the hole. It has a more gradual slope, plus a big handle that you can get plenty of leverage on. It makes that step much easier.

[@lmelin1959]

Nice video, albeit I think it should be clarified that while the 'Manny Method' may be relatively strong for "decorative" splices, it's not a all suitable for "working" paracord uses, (like securing tarps and loads around the farm or campsite), as it will leave the paracord severely weakened. If you want a truly strong "working" splice, use a knot, like a fisherman's bend or a sheet bend.

[@boikebeagle]

Sheet bend is for different diameters

[@lmelin1959]

@@boikebeagle A sheet bend works for different diameters, that doesn't mean it's only for different diameters.

[@totally_not_a_bot]

A fid length is 21 times the rope diameter. Tie a loop a ways back to contain slack and provide sonething to haul on at the end. Measure one fid length from the end, mark, call that mark A. Measure one fid plus 25-30% of a fid past A, mark and call it B. Repeat on the second rope. Use an awl to pull the core out at point B on both ropes. Attach either rope to a fid, insert at A and exit at B. Cut the end of the rope at and angle to taper it slightly and expose the fibers. This will ensure a stronger splice. Milk the rope from A to B to expose mark A on the inserted rope. Be careful that the end of the rope doesn't pop in yet. Repeat the insertion process for the other rope. Pull hard on the exposed ends to bring both A marks together. Milk from A to B on both ropes to draw the ends in. Lockstitch the center. Congrats, you did a proper splice.

[@wheelchairboy88]

Thank you for making this tutorial I'm going to use this method of joining from now on. It looks like the join is a lot smoother than the melting method I've been using.

[@Kratos-bf2jg]

Man im on a binge watch on you're channel i used this method and helped a lot, just wish i had paracord to use

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Thanks for binge watching! lol

[@evarogers8775]

What a GREAT alternative for joining paracord! Thanks for this tutorial. It has a more professional look than a melted globby lump.

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

For sure! You're welcome Eva, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@davidcraig8829]

Brilliant, I did this the first time. Thank you 😊

[@Truncator]

Depending on the paracord you buy you may have a lot of trouble getting the sheath over the larger fid. I use a metal washer with a hole just larger than the fid to push the sheath down. Thanks for another great video.

[@AbsoRuud76]

Pro tip. It's much easier to poke a hole from the inside to the outside.

[@mysticalwaffl3s45]

WOE Your one of the best paracord teachers on KZbin

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Wow, thank you so much for saying that! I really appreciate it!

[@barbmalzahn2368]

You have the best tutorials I’ve seen yet

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Thank you!

[@paulnanna76]

BEST Video for paracord "EVER"

[@ericj1332]

Great vid! Thank you for taking the time. Peace.

[@paracore4313]

my fav channel for paracord😆

[@ezaiez]

usually i fuse the sheath on the needle it self, that make the opening wider and easier for the needle and the cord go though easier

[@jthomashodges418]

Congrats on 100,000 subs

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Thanks man! :)

[@brantmorrison3704]

A really nice, comprehensive video. I have to watch them all!

[@lokeshgohil1959]

Thanks man it helped a lot thanks bro I was just joining Paracord by burning and then joining but it helped me a lot thanks bro loved it thanks

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Yeah, melting it is fine too, but this method is a lot stronger. I tend to melt the paracord though because I'm lazy lol

[@fredandcheryl94]

I finally did it. It’s not as easy as it looks but keep at it you’ll get it. I think maybe modify fid make it thinner.

[@enant]

If I want to get a durable join, I use the simple melting method but I make one of the cords a hole and I make the other one thinner at the end. Then I melt them, blow on it so it's not hot anymore and I apply some superglue on it. It's simpler and it works

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Cool!

[@rb30athorn]

Spray silicone lubricant on the fid helps

[@shanedavidson1478]

when I would burn the ends they would be brittle and mostly break. Mostly because I don't leave enough down the middle because I don't want to waste paracord. I found a solution to my dilemma. I would find a short piece of scrap cord and cow hitch the end of the buckle. Then I would singe and attach the ends to the working cord. problem solved. if you have not used this method, give it a try. it very good for using up short pieces of cord, that otherwise would go in the trash can.

[@marialuisa5302]

Yep no worries about my cords coming apart, good video, thank you 😉

[@glock919mm]

Awesome video thank you

[@paracore4313]

your videos are great I'm defiantly subscribing

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@cnpf312]

This is a very interesting method! Is there a way to use this when conecting the ends of a single cow hitch core for a bracelet? I find that just melting them makes a weak connection. Thank you!

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

I don't think you'd be able to do this on a single cow's hitch core because this is for two separate strands of paracord. Where the core is one piece.

[@Rhionah]

Great video as always

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Thanks!

[@wanroy88]

👍👍👍 thank you.

[@chiphill4856]

Is there a way to join them using the cores? That's where the strength is. You have joined the red and blue covers, but not the cores.

[@michaelwashington200]

Just got my fid set in. Please help me understand the sizes of the fids. I'm a first timer lol

[@waldand]

great job

[@Anybody_42]

is it possible to do this without a fid?

[@fbriceauguste5654]

Very best🤐

[@yzhmoeh]

Could you put it on a stress test..?

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Hmmm.. that would be interesting, but I don't have the equipment and space to shoot a video like that unfortunately.

[@stinkyfeet2235]

The Weavers of Eternity Paracord Tutorials just pull it on camera..

[@randomgoat2272]

Rather than a lighter, I prefer to use a tea light candle when burning/singing paracord. It frees up one hand and gives you more precision. :)

[@Shabazza84]

But I guess you get more soot of the flame on your cord than from a clean gas flame!? I'd rather suggest a mini blowtorch.

[@randomgoat2272]

@@Shabazza84 maybe, it’s not something I ever had an issue with though.

[@ThanhNguyen-nz2gs]

What's the name of that spike?

[@cnpf312]

The Paracord I’m using is way to tight for the 550 needle, yet it is so resistant! I bet if I am able to finish this it will be a strong bond...

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

I know what you mean, I had no problem with paracord that I used in this video, but yesterday I had some 550 that was impossible to get a 550 fid through. If I can come up with a solution, I'll make a video about it.

[@mattr6651]

@@TheWeaversofEternity Did this video ever get made?

[@crashcourse1999]

Try a screwdriver slightly smaller than the 550 needle

[@MonteTube]

I love paracord😍

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Me too!

[@kalebtomas7256]

Do you think it would be possible to do that with needle nose pliers

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

I think you could still do it. It might be a bit harder, but it should work with a bit of effort.

[@kalebtomas7256]

+The Weavers of Eternity Paracord Tutorials ok thank you keep up the awesome tutorials

[@ferrollg]

Can't get the end screwed into the fid!!

[@foxxy6726]

how can i join multiple pieces of cord together?

[@xxhypnoticracoonxx4950]

I just burn the pieces of paracord together and smooth em with my fingers and that gets the job done

[@evarogers8775]

my vol is at max and I still not hearing all that well in parts. Other videos are coming across loud so please adjust your setup. I don't want to miss a thing.

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Thanks for the heads up Eva, I think my audio settings were off when I rendered the video. I'll be sure to double check in the future.

[@jthomashodges418]

W/o a pendant

[@kylesogge9909]

Do you need to have fids

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Fids make it a lot easier. If not, hemostats might work.

[@pkhi808]

Nice knife looks like a Alan Folts custom.

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Thanks! Not a custom unfortunately though, just the CRKT production version.

[@alexdom6714]

How about an inspired Harley Quinn from suicide squad paracord bracelet

[@jakeySquarre]

0:17 me: boi👋🏽

[@OswaldBeef]

same as attaching two fishing lines

[@maglev_]

I dont have fids😥

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Do you have something pointy? You can just poke holes in the sheath of the paracord and then melt the ends of the paracord to make "fids" kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH3JpaGErMqcfKc

[@maglev_]

Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@OMG-sh9st]

I was hoping you would've done a stress test 😢

[@RebelForce8]

Minimalist a new purchase :) ?

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

Nope, had it for a long time now. I just never really used it on camera. I did get a new small neck knife though recently the CRKT Skoshi! :D

[@jthomashodges418]

Make a US Navy inspired bracelet

[@kirkjones9639]

Not that it makes a bit of difference, too anything. It has always struck me as humorous that the people doing knot tying don't know what a Fid or a Marlin Spike is. What you are using, are called Needles, Fids, Flicks, Fucks and Spikes, don't look much like what you're using. There are two types of Needles, line Needles and Net Needles. Line is anything under 2 inches in diameter, Rope is anything over 2 inches, up too about 5 inches, where it becomes Cable. Manila no matter the diameter is always called Rope. Try doing a search for a Rigger's knife, and you will see a small Fid on the back of it.

[@wr1426]

why not just thread it thur the first time it will save time

[@el.bellllle]

who knows who simplynailogical is? he sounds like beynnn😂

[@hdjfhebsn]

first

[@donhanscom7309]

those are NOT fids... they are lacing needles.

[@tundra.runner]

Impossible on a loop...

[@blainesjustchillin3509]

You didn't have to be whispering the whole time lol

[@ilirh1483]

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