How To Make Yucca Rope (Primitive)

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  • Опубліковано 17 січ 2016
  • A step-wise demonstration of how to process Yucca into useful cordage.
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  • @texcnbelleranch
    @texcnbelleranch 5 років тому +4

    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.

  • @MrWoodlover
    @MrWoodlover 8 років тому +12

    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
      @stevenfeil7079 7 років тому +3

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

    • @ryansy7060
      @ryansy7060 7 років тому +3

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

    • @Kopie0830
      @Kopie0830 Рік тому +1

      Nice, planting this plant in my backyard.

  • @jeremiahacree3619
    @jeremiahacree3619 4 роки тому +6

    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

  • @deepsea5348
    @deepsea5348 5 років тому +4

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

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 5 років тому +5

    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
      @BobHansler  5 років тому +2

      Evening around the campfire for sure.

  • @JTrahanUSA
    @JTrahanUSA 6 років тому +4

    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.

  • @kengamble8595
    @kengamble8595 7 років тому +3

    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 !

  • @qtwpqtwp
    @qtwpqtwp 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @thenameisblu
    @thenameisblu 8 років тому +21

    Cute dog.

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  8 років тому +5

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

    • @robertkuykendall4102
      @robertkuykendall4102 7 років тому +2

      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

  • @hlegler
    @hlegler Рік тому

    That dog is a snuggle bunny!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @Cyber-Shaman
    @Cyber-Shaman 7 років тому +3

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

  • @failuzre
    @failuzre 7 років тому +2

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

  • @leftytracking1397
    @leftytracking1397 5 років тому +4

    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 .

  • @gunmen14
    @gunmen14 5 років тому +3

    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.

  • @onegreenev
    @onegreenev 5 років тому +12

    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
      @hunterharrison8635 5 років тому

      Can you explain what rett is?

    • @miraleatardiff8543
      @miraleatardiff8543 4 роки тому +3

      @@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
      @onegreenev 4 роки тому +3

      @@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
      @hunterharrison8635 4 роки тому

      @@miraleatardiff8543 Thank you!

    • @DebiSunset
      @DebiSunset 3 роки тому +3

      @@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

  • @chaddaddy9441
    @chaddaddy9441 8 років тому +1

    I love that dog he is soo chill.

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  8 років тому +4

      +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.

  • @chachiolivares5664
    @chachiolivares5664 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us bud..

  • @ZyonSigil
    @ZyonSigil 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @scottytroxell9300
    @scottytroxell9300 5 років тому +1

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

  • @carlosdevaldes7456
    @carlosdevaldes7456 5 років тому +1

    Thank you, great knowledge, great instructor.

  • @GatorLife57
    @GatorLife57 8 років тому

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

  • @skiidzman
    @skiidzman 5 років тому +2

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

  • @MarkOBrienmarkspage1
    @MarkOBrienmarkspage1 5 років тому +2

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

  • @theponchoguy1952
    @theponchoguy1952 8 років тому

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

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  8 років тому

      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.

  • @thomaswork7829
    @thomaswork7829 8 років тому +3

    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

  • @StayPrimal
    @StayPrimal 8 років тому +8

    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
      @BobHansler  8 років тому +1

      +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.

    • @StayPrimal
      @StayPrimal 8 років тому

      Can I add you in my channel recommendation ?

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  8 років тому +2

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

    • @StayPrimal
      @StayPrimal 8 років тому +1

      Bob Hansler
      Just continue making good videos :) Cheers

  • @teshubah
    @teshubah 2 роки тому

    😳 thanks for sharing your knowledge! 👍👍

  • @tn.timbushcraft6850
    @tn.timbushcraft6850 8 років тому

    Great video bud, as always!

  • @christofire100
    @christofire100 8 років тому +3

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

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  8 років тому +1

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

  • @robertcarrillo532
    @robertcarrillo532 4 роки тому

    Very educational! Greetings from Little Rock, Ar

  • @kaiirossbaird7623
    @kaiirossbaird7623 3 роки тому

    Love your work!

  • @elioverbee8487
    @elioverbee8487 8 років тому

    Thank you for the Link!

  • @huggstaff13
    @huggstaff13 8 років тому +1

    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
      @BobHansler  8 років тому

      +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.

  • @AlexT-cn4bn
    @AlexT-cn4bn 8 років тому

    love all your videos

  • @hangswithraccoons
    @hangswithraccoons 8 років тому

    Man, your videos are awesome! Cool!

  • @monikakafer8983
    @monikakafer8983 6 років тому +1

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

  • @curiosity19
    @curiosity19 7 років тому

    Thank you Bob =)

  • @elcoyote9410
    @elcoyote9410 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @0727Mtl
    @0727Mtl 8 років тому

    great videos really enjoy them all!

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  8 років тому

      +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.

  • @cosettelewallen4281
    @cosettelewallen4281 3 роки тому

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

  • @combatveteransusa9369
    @combatveteransusa9369 7 років тому

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

  • @TJSLA4
    @TJSLA4 6 років тому

    Très bien, merci.

  • @rcmore1470
    @rcmore1470 3 роки тому

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

  • @nashayah
    @nashayah 2 роки тому

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

  • @lautarodiaz7778
    @lautarodiaz7778 7 років тому +21

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

    • @Lalaafastroli
      @Lalaafastroli 7 років тому +4

      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
      @stevenfeil7079 7 років тому +1

      Maybe right after language skills? :-)

    • @peachymanaangel
      @peachymanaangel 7 років тому +1

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

    • @sillyboi5132
      @sillyboi5132 7 років тому +5

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

    • @TheKidWilderness
      @TheKidWilderness 7 років тому

      Sillyboi it wouldn't matter

  • @traesdb11
    @traesdb11 8 років тому

    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
      @BobHansler  8 років тому

      +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
      @traesdb11 8 років тому

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

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  8 років тому

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

  • @mistirion4929
    @mistirion4929 3 роки тому

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

  • @lcr4783
    @lcr4783 8 років тому

    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
      @BobHansler  8 років тому

      +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.

  • @tinimeanie
    @tinimeanie 7 років тому +1

    puppy~~~~♡

  • @spencerlittle6737
    @spencerlittle6737 5 років тому +2

    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?

  • @sousalarson6858
    @sousalarson6858 Рік тому

    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?

  • @noliveapeterson415
    @noliveapeterson415 7 років тому

    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

  • @stevenfeil7079
    @stevenfeil7079 7 років тому

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

  • @sessary
    @sessary Рік тому

    The dog is used to this kind of thing. Lol

  • @hyperfox7830
    @hyperfox7830 4 роки тому

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

  • @jennadoll6174
    @jennadoll6174 3 роки тому

    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

  • @MiraBear
    @MiraBear 8 років тому

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

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  8 років тому +1

      +AyumiTakeyouchi Huck.

  • @mattboyer9689
    @mattboyer9689 8 років тому

    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
      @BobHansler  8 років тому

      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.

  • @MrsMika
    @MrsMika 5 років тому +1

    How long can rope like this last?

  • @embaradosmithingandwoodcraft
    @embaradosmithingandwoodcraft 8 років тому

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

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  8 років тому +3

      +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.

  • @aaronsantos7749
    @aaronsantos7749 6 років тому

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

  • @bartman5693
    @bartman5693 5 років тому +4

    Would corn husks make good cordage?

  • @Napsteraspx
    @Napsteraspx 8 років тому

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

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  8 років тому

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

  • @user9675
    @user9675 2 роки тому

    what variety of yucca is that?

  • @burtbiggum499
    @burtbiggum499 5 років тому +1

    That dog is so goofy

  • @lanajantz2240
    @lanajantz2240 3 роки тому

    ❣👍👍👍❣

  • @hansherrera6969
    @hansherrera6969 6 років тому

    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

  • @ibis2493
    @ibis2493 5 років тому +1

    Stranded deep guys?

  • @RandomWonderer
    @RandomWonderer 2 роки тому

    "And it brings pain"

  • @user-pc1vj9cg1b
    @user-pc1vj9cg1b 8 років тому

    Human why have u awakened me?

  • @charliedigeronimo2682
    @charliedigeronimo2682 7 років тому

    what part of the country are you located in?

  • @johannacannata1090
    @johannacannata1090 6 років тому +1

    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 ?

  • @clairevautour432
    @clairevautour432 7 років тому +1

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

    • @clairevautour432
      @clairevautour432 7 років тому

      I live in nb witch is apparently very similar to Maine

    • @peachymanaangel
      @peachymanaangel 7 років тому

      Claire Vautour flax and it can be refined into linen.

    • @charlieredeemed
      @charlieredeemed 6 років тому +1

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

    • @user-hp6cn2xu5h
      @user-hp6cn2xu5h 6 років тому

      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
      @chronofactor2037 5 років тому

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

  • @MrCurtisass
    @MrCurtisass 8 років тому

    nice thumb nail. how'd you smash it ?

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  8 років тому +2

      Probably a question best answered by watching the video.

    • @benmasta5814
      @benmasta5814 7 років тому +1

      he used trained cows (you can use any hoofed and heavy domesticated animal) to trample the leaves on top of his 12' x 12' polished and flat marble survival slab.
      Its much more interesting to watch than describe.

  • @hs9132
    @hs9132 3 роки тому

    stranded deep B)

  • @andrwcyto9925
    @andrwcyto9925 7 років тому

    Your dog is thinking the hell is he doing stop it

  • @billder999
    @billder999 7 років тому

    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: ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=ray+mears+nettle+cordage+
    I can't wait to get back to Baja... lot's of fibrous plants to learn about

  • @garynolen1677
    @garynolen1677 7 років тому

    COULD U SEND ME A COUPLE OF YUCCA SEEDS

  • @ronaldlivermore3800
    @ronaldlivermore3800 6 років тому

    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
      @aliciamcnamar8203 6 років тому +1

      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.

  • @autisticcancer8501
    @autisticcancer8501 6 років тому

    This was stolen from primitive lifeways

    • @BobHansler
      @BobHansler  6 років тому

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

    • @autisticcancer8501
      @autisticcancer8501 6 років тому

      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