I've wanted to learn this ever since I was a kid & I'm 63. Haven't thought of this in decades. That's a pretty awesome gift to an older guy. Much appreciated. I saw another thumbnail of yours with additional methods I plan to check out too.
I love how something as simple as rope obviously has such a history behind it. You can see how you would go from this to machine. And I can just imagine how many years if not decades went into figuring out the very first cord from natural fibers. And this knowledge being passed on. I feel I am part of that tradition now.
The thing that keeps me coming back is the simple, clear instructions the Corporal gives. Very military, but that just means the military has mastered how to teach. Don’t laugh, I ran an Army school and invited the local teacher’s college to come in for some instructor improvement training they wanted to trial. They stopped before the end of the curriculum because the instructors already knew and were using the best practices. The college wasn’t getting any useful testing of their lesson plans. The Corporal has this down. Glad he hasn’t quit teaching, even if it’s now in civilian life.
An outstanding video - probably the best you have ever done. "Learn and hone" This was clear and well demonstrated as well as being inspirational. Thank you for sharing. ATB. Nigel
Thanks Corporal for another excellent video. Clearest explanation of reverse-wrap I've seen yet with a perfect camera angle. Your description of splicing is thorough and understandable, and beefing up to rope by reversing the direction of twists and wraps is also crystal clear. You have a real gift for teaching.
Man I love this channel. I have beem camping since I was 5 years old and I love camping more now than I ever have. Cub Scouts, Drill Team, Boy Scouts, ROTC, Air Force, Late Father had a Volkswagon pop up camper when I was 5 years old. Camping every summer for a month all thru school with my family, YMCA summer camp every summer. I LOVE CAMPING, HIKING, ETC. ALL OF IT.
Actually, that unit of measure is called a half-fathom. Full wingspan would be a fathom for most adults, as far as I know. Great videos! Much appreciated!
Thanks for the great knowledge sharing corporal.I just made my first natural cordage yesterday from cattail leaves. Now I know how to make them stronger.
I've wanted to learn this ever since I was a kid & I'm 63. Haven't thought of this in decades. That's a pretty awesome gift to an older guy. Much appreciated. I saw another thumbnail of yours with additional methods I plan to check out too.
Another excellent demonstration on beefing up basic cordage.
Best cordage class ever. Nice delivery.
Excellent instruction! You're a good teacher. Thanks - 4 years later.
"Carpal tunnel..." hahahahahahaha... out loud, really. Thanks for the information and another great lesson. Salute!
I love how something as simple as rope obviously has such a history behind it. You can see how you would go from this to machine. And I can just imagine how many years if not decades went into figuring out the very first cord from natural fibers. And this knowledge being passed on. I feel I am part of that tradition now.
I liked how slow you went. I was able to follow you. Thank You.
The thing that keeps me coming back is the simple, clear instructions the Corporal gives. Very military, but that just means the military has mastered how to teach. Don’t laugh, I ran an Army school and invited the local teacher’s college to come in for some instructor improvement training they wanted to trial. They stopped before the end of the curriculum because the instructors already knew and were using the best practices. The college wasn’t getting any useful testing of their lesson plans. The Corporal has this down. Glad he hasn’t quit teaching, even if it’s now in civilian life.
An outstanding video - probably the best you have ever done. "Learn and hone" This was clear and well demonstrated as well as being inspirational. Thank you for sharing. ATB. Nigel
Thanks Corporal for another excellent video. Clearest explanation of reverse-wrap I've seen yet with a perfect camera angle. Your description of splicing is thorough and understandable, and beefing up to rope by reversing the direction of twists and wraps is also crystal clear. You have a real gift for teaching.
That was the best explanation of wrapped cordage I have ever seen ! Thank you very much...... PAPA DUKES
Nice demonstration.. out there in the woods this is an essential craft for trapping, fishing line and cordage.
This is how you would make a bow string for a hand carved hunting longbow ! Great video thank you for sharing !!
I knew you HAD to have some humor! Was starting to think you were a bushcraft robot. Excellent video!
It's like I took a trip on the Corporal's Corner Time Machine!!! Making some cordage for my Viking Age Bushcrafting kit and of course found this.
Man I love this channel. I have beem camping since I was 5 years old and I love camping more now than I ever have. Cub Scouts, Drill Team, Boy Scouts, ROTC, Air Force, Late Father had a Volkswagon pop up camper when I was 5 years old. Camping every summer for a month all thru school with my family, YMCA summer camp every summer. I LOVE CAMPING, HIKING, ETC. ALL OF IT.
Actually, that unit of measure is called a half-fathom. Full wingspan would be a fathom for most adults, as far as I know. Great videos! Much appreciated!
Thanks for the very clearly done demonstration. This is the first video of this method that has been so plainly clear, and made sense to me.
Very well done sir! Clear and to the point, no messing around like other videos lol. Thank you for the tutorial for sure. Gonna go try this myself now
Thanks for the great knowledge sharing corporal.I just made my first natural cordage yesterday from cattail leaves. Now I know how to make them stronger.