Making Rope! Green Beret Bushcraft Camp Build Part Six

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Making Rope! Green Beret Bushcraft Camp Build Part Six

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During Part Six of this ongoing series, I make some better rope to close up the browse bed mattress using some sisal twine and a bush-crafted rope spinner; a simple tool used to create rope from smaller diameter cordage. I'll also show you how to finish off the ends of the rope with a Common Whipping Knot.
This series is about a return to more traditional bushcraft skills and enjoying myself doing a solo overnight camping trip, while building the bushcraft camp with more traditional bushcraft gear. I have chosen to use vintage camping gear like an Oilskin Tarp, a selection of leather and waxed canvas items, and some hand forged items that are truly one-of-a-kind like my marlinspike. In addition, there are some items that would be considered more modern mixed in there.
The focus of this series was not teaching the skills by the numbers; it was meant to show "skills in context" as they would be used in a bushcraft camp setup.
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@Bob-lt5hf 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video! I think it is time for a new Flannel Shirt!!! LOL

@erictesol 4 жыл бұрын

Joshua should take the remaining bank line from this video and mend his most-prized flannel shirt. Let's see those sewing skills!

@Bob-lt5hf 4 жыл бұрын

@@erictesol , I absolutely agree!

@GrayBeardedGreenBeret 4 жыл бұрын

I have a ton of sewing projects coming up. I just finished up a pair of moccasins for my wife, a pair for my daughter, repaired mine, and am about to make a pair of winter moccasins, beaver mittens, and an Anorak for myself. Notice that repair of this shirt (just now in its prime) didn't make that list 😂

@davesafirellc 4 жыл бұрын

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret It didn't make the short (sleeve) list...

@gregjones1626 4 жыл бұрын

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Sir, will we have the honor of seeing a video of that?

@kidbach 4 жыл бұрын

Let It Whip, The Dazz Band would be proud. you're one of the only two KZfaqrs who has the deftness and non-preachiness to teach how to make rope and not string us along. Semper Fi, J.

@chrisxx012 4 жыл бұрын

Would like to see a little more of the actual rope making and the wooden block that you are using

@timothylongmore7325 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like making cordage to appreciate it. We don't think twice about string or rope but to the ancients and survivors its worth it's weight in gold ( or more ). Just stumbled on this Josh. Gonna watch from part 1

@Danganbeg1 4 жыл бұрын

Biting and whipping GBGB getting frisky 🤣

@ericchilver9113 4 жыл бұрын

See you next time Joshua 👍🇦🇺🔥🇺🇸⛺🍳

@X_explorer 4 жыл бұрын

Good movie!

@dezdawg7126 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I’ve gotten a lot from your videos.

@jtzm09 3 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across your channel and watched the whole series in its entirety. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to your knowledge and experience!

@troykleinebreil7836 3 жыл бұрын

Great series!

@tankdiesel9738 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video as usual... always a pleasure watching any video you and the wife make... keep up the great work👍

@troykleinebreil7836 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic series. Looking forward to more. Thank you.

@ludlowfalls8856 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos. Fire hardened rope LOL.

@mathewhenderson5757 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Dariet88 4 жыл бұрын

very instructive

@chadhenry5128 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting! 👊 "I'd rather have too much whipping" - 50 Shades of GB2.

@GrayBeardedGreenBeret 4 жыл бұрын

That statement did catch any attention during the edit but I didn't think anyone could take it there. Well played, sir. Well played.

@brucelewandowski6986 4 жыл бұрын

The Gray Bearded Green Beret hopefully, morale has improved with all that whipping.

@ernststravoblofeld 4 жыл бұрын

I like sitting around camp, making cordage. Hand twisting is a peaceful no-brainer thing you can do in the lowering light. It's the thing you need to make all the other things.

@paulmarren7970 4 жыл бұрын

You are in my humble opinion the best and most informative instructor on this planet. Well done!!

@GrayBeardedGreenBeret 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! I appreciate that! I’ll keep working to deserve that praise

@paulmarren7970 4 жыл бұрын

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret They say a true teacher builds bridges for his students to cross. Then destroys that bridge that they may learn to build their own. That fits what I see here and it's an absolute pleasure to see in reality. 😊

@DannyWalker1949 4 жыл бұрын

Very Nice Work on your Rope, Gray Beard. Very Nice Indeed👍🏻👍🏻

@Eric-ew8jt 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr Green Beret God bless you and your family have a great weekend

@troykleinebreil7836 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir appreciate you sharing your Knowledge and Skills.

@tyonarms6735 4 жыл бұрын

As always learned something today. Thanks

@wa196572 4 жыл бұрын

Josh, thanks again for all the great education. I would love to see a little more detail on the rope making sometime if you can squeeze it in.

@Bob-lt5hf 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Joshua, I do wish to thank you for your service to our great country! I did not expect my last comment would get such attention. I just want to state that your video's are very educational and also inspirational. Would you be able to do a series on what just the 10 C's are and in your opinion teach one skill that apply to each of the 10 C's? We as bush craft students do not need to know about 3000 knots or 50 different trees! Just do a educational series of the basic core essentials so we can practice them to become better and then move on to a more advanced skill.

@GrayBeardedGreenBeret 4 жыл бұрын

Well, the problem with taking requests like that is that they are very person-specific and often don’t speak for enough people to make them worth doing, so I don’t do it. While it may be exactly what you would like to see, or exactly how you think they should be done, and meet your needs exactly, that isn’t a really accurate or representative sample of what the majority are looking for or need. Subjects that I choose to do videos on are on a constant trial and assess basis. I try and produce content that is relevant to the most people possible; after production I assess and crunch numbers to determine performance of a particular style or subject, and adjust for the next series in order to be relevant to more and more people. As far as what a Bushcraft student “needs”, I would argue that the teacher would probably be a better person to make that determination than the student would. It’s not often that a person would take a class to learn what they don’t know just to tell the professor what it is they are willing to learn or should be taught. Anyway, I do take suggestions into consideration and weigh them into the bigger picture, but in the end it comes down to what I feel is best for my channel and those that choose to follow it.

@Bob-lt5hf 4 жыл бұрын

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Joshua, your response is very well put. I appreciate your professionalism and dedication to your teachings. That is why I subscribe to your channel. I did do a review of your video library and you do have videos that hit on all of the 10 C's so please forgive me on my long winded request. God Bless to you and your family and keep doing what you do best.

@toddgibson9861 4 жыл бұрын

Nice....great job....!!!

@timothyperrigoue3997 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't figure out what the heck BANK line was... Ohhh it hit me tarred Seine Twine is what it goes by in the Pacific Northwest. I use that stuff for everything! I never miss a video Josh. Thanks!

@jamessix60 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Thanks.

@luisalmeida777 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing yet another video with more knowledge! Been using the whipping knot for so many years, and find it so useful, and still i find people that dont know about it. Good to see you pass on that (and more) knowledge! Keep them coming.

@thomasjones9076 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your knowledge. Great vids

@ericcapell3455 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great series. You make all this stuff look easy. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@MrGlobalTransport 4 жыл бұрын

I thought learning knots was cool, but learning to make the actual rope to tie the knots with...even cooler. Liked Smokepocalypse Now as well, was waiting for Col. Kurtz to come out of the smoke and onscreen.

@medwinkeltner7091 4 жыл бұрын

Great job very informative.

@garys_shave 4 жыл бұрын

You've inspired me! I went to the store and bought a 4 pack of 6' workboot laces for $5. I figure since I am in my fifties, I'm old enough to learn some of the practical and useful knots you so often demonstrate in your videos. Thank you and now it's time to get knotty! Cheers from Canada

@agnosjr 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, cheers!

@marjiecleveland 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thanks!

@stevebuckler9354 4 жыл бұрын

luv ur videos

@BDBladeWerX 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Really useful info.

@shawnr771 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool and useful.

@Braise 4 жыл бұрын

When you repair your shirt, you should make a video of it. That's one skill that so many, myself included, don't have 🤙

@davesafirellc 4 жыл бұрын

Repair would have to include making it sleeveless ala Buckin' Billy Ray style... :)

@GrayBeardedGreenBeret 4 жыл бұрын

Check out the pinned comment. A lot of sewing projects coming up (fixing this shirt not being one of them) 😆

@savagecub 4 жыл бұрын

The best part of making rope is when you’re done you can tie KNOTS !

@gregjones1626 4 жыл бұрын

Another Thursday therapy! Lovin it man! You're the go to guy! Thanks again for taking the time.

@winginitwithirishcolleen6692 4 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍🏼

@richardlocke3375 4 жыл бұрын

Would you please do a video over site selection and considerations. What are your top considerations? building materials, water, or natural shelter? Really appreciate your calm demeanor. I watch many skills instructors however you always have the best attitude and respect for your surroundings.

@GrayBeardedGreenBeret 4 жыл бұрын

There is already a fairly recent video on the 5 W's of Shelter Site Selection on my channel

@dougpickerel267 4 жыл бұрын

something new everyday, thank you

@primitive.and.ancient 4 жыл бұрын

You always make beautiful and creative videos about things I do not know.You could teach many people how to do things! I wish I understood more but I am just learning.

@jamessotherden5909 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the close up on sewing the browse bed.

@chazownadventure1414 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed, a little knowledge goes a long way and can be applied in a survival or any emergency situation. Thanks for sharing this craftsmanship, Sir Josh.

@trashman49057 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice! I'm really liking this series and hope to see more like it in the future. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills

@darellgriffin8177 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so interesting and informative how could I not watch everyone to the end? Keep em coming. Looking forward to what comes next.

@Halligan515 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really digging these new videos! It's kinda cool, last week I was yapping with Andrew Heath about making rope with my boys on our upcoming foray into the woods this last weekend. But being boys of ages 8 and 3 they got sidetracked throwing rocks at a dead rat that was in the creek, haha. I may have joined in on that.... So....no rope. Heh.

@GrumpyGrunt 4 жыл бұрын

Getting caught up on a backlog. As always, thanks for the knowledge, Josh. ATB to you, LRB and the minis.

@Ramcharger2Travel 4 жыл бұрын

Camp is looking good, loving this series.

@jeremiahacree3619 4 жыл бұрын

that's cool...good bit of info, there's always a use for good rope

@davidyanceyjr 4 жыл бұрын

Another great lesson brother, thank you.

@mlsknnr 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, this is something that I have never done. Going to give it a shot. Thanks for the video.

@MichaelR58 4 жыл бұрын

Joshua, thanks for sharing, I've never tried this before, thanks for the bank line tip . God bless brother !

@opalprestonshirley1700 4 жыл бұрын

I've never tried this but looks fairly straight forward. Stay safe.

@ajcourteau 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual! Thanks again for all your knowledge!

@davidcompanion814 4 жыл бұрын

I just wonder who where the 2 great rope makers that gave this 2 thumbs down.

@Publius_Valerius 4 жыл бұрын

GBGB is sharing this simple trick, and big rope is angry!

@davesafirellc 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT info, and ingenious!!

@guillermomelendez7950 4 жыл бұрын

I like making an overhand loop on the pull side of the whipping knot to make it easier when the whipping is thin thread, I feel it also helps me economize; what can I say, I'm a cheapskate and kind of OCD

@PondsSoloFishing 4 жыл бұрын

That looked way too easy. I am looking to make my own fishing line for a nothing to fishing video. Good stuff.

@shawnr771 4 жыл бұрын

What did you make the rope from? The whipping knot is cool but could you please do a more detailed video? Showing the entire process, how to make the tool etc. Or did I miss something?

@ROE1300 4 жыл бұрын

Take a bite, make a bight. Sometimes you crack me up to the point I must pause the video. But, all are educational and clearly entertaining.

@stormysampson1257 4 жыл бұрын

I mean, Richard, if one is listening closely, this guy makes such sweet JOKES I am beside myself! Dry dry dry...but oh so funny...!! I too, pause the video and go drag hubby in to watch a sly joke!

@ROE1300 4 жыл бұрын

Sharon Sampson Not sure “sweet” is the word that comes immediately to my mind about GB2, but I’m sure his wife would disagree. I do like his dry sense of humor.

@stormysampson1257 4 жыл бұрын

@@ROE1300 I think GBGB and his wife are definitely sweet. GBGB is at home in the woods along with his long red braid and his kids!

@ROE1300 4 жыл бұрын

Sharon Sampson If you think is “sweet” then “sweet” he must be.

@redfields5070 8 ай бұрын

Where are parts 1 through 5? I search your videos and it finds no series with this title except this one.

@stormysampson1257 4 жыл бұрын

I've got a question, GBGB! WHY do you burn off all of the sticking out fibers of the silal? Looks like fun to do...but I wanna know why?

@GrayBeardedGreenBeret 4 жыл бұрын

They tend to get in the way of tying knots and are points that can continue to fray over time.

@stormysampson1257 4 жыл бұрын

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Thanks, GBGB. I thought that might be the problem..weakening the fibers. Knots are such powerful ways to feel like you might be able to survive in the wild. I am working hard on your knots...repeating the knots out in the wild helps a whole lot.

@jamesfleming555 4 жыл бұрын

How much length do you lose in spinning the rope? If you want a 6 ft. length of finished cord, how long must the component strands be to begin with? Thanks Josh.

@GrayBeardedGreenBeret 4 жыл бұрын

Depends on how tight you twist it but it usually yields around 25-33% finished. If you want 6 feet start with 24 and you should end up pretty close.

@jamesfleming555 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@robertw4230 4 жыл бұрын

That rope spinner is pretty slick , is it made from maple saplings ?

@GrayBeardedGreenBeret 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, used some pieces from the original video when I cleared this spot for the camp. You could use anything but thats what I have a lot of

@MotorcycleMouse 4 жыл бұрын

You know what we need?!

@jsource10 4 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed and loving it so far. One question. You started with rope, did you just want to make it thicker? Can you show us how to make rope from scratch? Keep up the good work.

@GrayBeardedGreenBeret 4 жыл бұрын

Well, what I started with was twine which is a simple and relatively weak twist of material. I then took that twine and turned it into rope (although at this smaller diameter it might be referred to as cordage instead of rope). So yes, wanted to make it stronger which made it thicker. I have a video already on making reverse wrap natural cordage which will show you how to produce the baseline material for it from scratch. Welcome to the channel!