This is the best diy how to I have seen. I have some binoculars that I need to make a strap for and I have never learned how to do the paracord wraps. This is so clear and detailed without being boring. I thank you so much for doing this.
Hi, thanks for the video! I didn't quite understand how you finish off the strap once you've finished braiding. Did you just cut the two ends and melt and fuse them together?
very helpful video! I recently made a paracord wrist strap and am planning on making a neck strap. I do have a concern though. since the base cord is simply fused together, would'nt there be a risk of the strap breaking at some point? I know this video has been out for almost 2 years new but hopefully someone can address this. thanks!
The likelihood of the base cord breaking and even if it does and something happening to the camera is so slim that I personally don't even think about it. If done properly, the base cord is wrapped so tightly with the outside weave that it is held in place every few millimeters. If the base cord breaks somewhere, it has to somehow untangle itself from the multitude of outer cordage. If you make the strap, you'll see really quick that the base cord is not moving anywhere after a few weaves of the outer cord. Also, this is pretty much the only way of making the base since you'll likely not be finding anyone who will sell you a premade loop of cord in the size you need. Instead of fusing the cord, you can also make a knot to connect them, but this will likely be visible and make the whole strap less seamless.
Great tutorial there! made one but found out its quite stiff. do you "soften" them? or you are fine with the stiffness? Thanks for the effort to make a tutorial.
Glad you were successful and that the tutorial helped! As far as the strap being stiff, I think this is a subjective matter. I don't find that any of my straps are overly stiff. They all flex when needed. I would assume that stiffness can arise from a tight weave but then again, I make my weaves as tight as I can.
yeah i did as tight as i can to avoid it becoming loose, i guess thats the case. some suggestion that you can include Peak Design AL-2 Anchor links to your cord so you can remove/attach with ease anytime and switching straps. something i find it useful.
Yeah, I tried to make the tutorial as simple as possible so didn't want to include extra add-ons, especially since I'm selling the straps. I wouldn't be able to sell them with the anchors!
Exactly what I've been looking for! I just checked out the website. I'll be putting an order though asap. I'm going to need a length of about 55"-56", can that be done? I'm 6'1 220lbs and I need to carry my x100f cross body. I gonna get the final measurement when I put in the order. Let me know if that all good so I can follow through with the order. Thank you!
+inFamous Nyc Hey, the only thing that I would have to point out is that the Paracord comes in 50' lengths. In theory this would equate to about 50" of strap but you have to also account for the camera size so most likely your camera will sit about 55" in theory. Also, what color strap were you thinking of getting? Some colors may take a few extra days.
Thanks! I just bought neon yellow paracord for my Pentax SP 1000 :) I am going to try doing the strap tomorrow, hopefully it works out, at least it looks just like braiding (is this the word? sorry, I am Polish and English is my 3rd language) FiloFun! :)
I started with 50' minus 80"/6.67' for the loop what's left over at the end was 66" and 59" = 125"/10.42' 50' (starting length) - 6.67' (loop) - 10.42' (leftover) = 32.91' for the braiding
Dig it - well made tutorial. My only gripe is that I've really never liked that weave on anything --- the fishtail weave much more comfortable and supple feeling when you're done, which is nice for something as long as a camera strap. It would be quite a bit lighter as well.
Lol a camera strap isn't so bad. I've been wanting to make a paracord hammock but have just been putting it off and off because I know that would take forever.
This is the best diy how to I have seen. I have some binoculars that I need to make a strap for and I have never learned how to do the paracord wraps. This is so clear and detailed without being boring. I thank you so much for doing this.
Glad to hear that the video helped you! Good luck with making your own for the binoculars 👍
This was a great video and tutorial. Very well done. I am going to try it with a cross-body sling for my vlogging camera.
Best of luck! It'll be great for a vlogging camera.
Great walk through and tutorial--I created a sling strap with a wrist strap attached.
Awesome! Enjoy your new straps 👍
What is the name of the braid you made? It is very nice.
Hi, thanks for the video! I didn't quite understand how you finish off the strap once you've finished braiding. Did you just cut the two ends and melt and fuse them together?
Yes, that’s the easiest way of doing it.
How well does burning those ends together hold?
I haven’t had any problems with it.
thanks man great video , just finished making mine
Awesome! Enjoy your new strap 👍
@@HaiTran maybe next video you can show us how to doble stich for a thicker strap on shoulder area
I'll consider it for a future tutorial.
very helpful video! I recently made a paracord wrist strap and am planning on making a neck strap. I do have a concern though. since the base cord is simply fused together, would'nt there be a risk of the strap breaking at some point? I know this video has been out for almost 2 years new but hopefully someone can address this. thanks!
The likelihood of the base cord breaking and even if it does and something happening to the camera is so slim that I personally don't even think about it. If done properly, the base cord is wrapped so tightly with the outside weave that it is held in place every few millimeters. If the base cord breaks somewhere, it has to somehow untangle itself from the multitude of outer cordage. If you make the strap, you'll see really quick that the base cord is not moving anywhere after a few weaves of the outer cord. Also, this is pretty much the only way of making the base since you'll likely not be finding anyone who will sell you a premade loop of cord in the size you need. Instead of fusing the cord, you can also make a knot to connect them, but this will likely be visible and make the whole strap less seamless.
Thanks! You guys are really helpful! Keep being awesome people! 💪💪💪
You're welcome and good luck making the strap 👍
Killin it, great tutorial brotha!
Thanks a lot! Have fun with it 👍🏽
Thanks, it worked out well!
Awesome! Hope you get some good photos 👍
Great tutorial there! made one but found out its quite stiff. do you "soften" them? or you are fine with the stiffness? Thanks for the effort to make a tutorial.
Glad you were successful and that the tutorial helped! As far as the strap being stiff, I think this is a subjective matter. I don't find that any of my straps are overly stiff. They all flex when needed. I would assume that stiffness can arise from a tight weave but then again, I make my weaves as tight as I can.
yeah i did as tight as i can to avoid it becoming loose, i guess thats the case. some suggestion that you can include Peak Design AL-2 Anchor links to your cord so you can remove/attach with ease anytime and switching straps. something i find it useful.
Yeah, I tried to make the tutorial as simple as possible so didn't want to include extra add-ons, especially since I'm selling the straps. I wouldn't be able to sell them with the anchors!
Built one for my daughter. Thanks. 😊
Awesome! Hope she likes it 👍🏽
Exactly what I've been looking for! I just checked out the website. I'll be putting an order though asap. I'm going to need a length of about 55"-56", can that be done? I'm 6'1 220lbs and I need to carry my x100f cross body. I gonna get the final measurement when I put in the order. Let me know if that all good so I can follow through with the order. Thank you!
+inFamous Nyc Hey, the only thing that I would have to point out is that the Paracord comes in 50' lengths. In theory this would equate to about 50" of strap but you have to also account for the camera size so most likely your camera will sit about 55" in theory. Also, what color strap were you thinking of getting? Some colors may take a few extra days.
I don't understand much English, could you give me the measurement of the paracords and the length of the strap around here?
Thanks
Read the description for the length calculations.
Thanks! I just bought neon yellow paracord for my Pentax SP 1000 :) I am going to try doing the strap tomorrow, hopefully it works out, at least it looks just like braiding (is this the word? sorry, I am Polish and English is my 3rd language) FiloFun! :)
Good luck making the strap! 👍🏽
@@HaiTran Thanks man!
You're welcome!
for the second strand of paracord, is it also 80inches or depending on me
I'm not sure what strand you're talking about, but the answer is depending on you and how long you want the strap to be.
Do you know how to do the fireman strap for there radio?
As in making a leather strap?
The Upper Left USA no out of paracord I need to know how to make one
Have you tried the method shown in this video?
Not yet but I'm going to if I send a pic that was drawn or if I can find a pic online will it help u to know what I'm talking about
I only make my straps using the method shown in this video.
How long did it take you to make this? How long is shipping if I order from your website?
Time really depends on length. If you order it from my website, it should be shipped within 5 business days. All straps are made to order.
The second piece (the long 40ft piece), do I make the loop at 20ft (halfway)? Can't tell from your video..
I started with 50'
minus 80"/6.67' for the loop
what's left over at the end was 66" and 59" = 125"/10.42'
50' (starting length) - 6.67' (loop) - 10.42' (leftover) = 32.91' for the braiding
Uncle Hai where do you buy the strings?
Deven! I was like who is this?!?!? Lol. You can buy it amazon! Here's a link. I personally use the 550lbs kind.
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Dig it - well made tutorial. My only gripe is that I've really never liked that weave on anything --- the fishtail weave much more comfortable and supple feeling when you're done, which is nice for something as long as a camera strap. It would be quite a bit lighter as well.
It sounds like you know what you want! Just make whichever works for you 👍🏽
Cheers - just a suggestion. I'm sure you've made that wave before. :) "Trilobyte" is another good one that feels "softer" when done.
I’m more of a fan of the round braids for something like a camera strap.
Got a headache just thinking of starting a paracord project lol
Lol a camera strap isn't so bad. I've been wanting to make a paracord hammock but have just been putting it off and off because I know that would take forever.
Wow! How many centimeter did you use?
There's some rough calculations starting at 10:47
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