Understanding Wood Finishing, 3rd Revised Edition. Bryan Lynch

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Fusing Cords Together

      There may be times when you have several lengths of paracord, but what you really need is a single, longer piece. There are several ways you can fuse or tie smaller pieces of paracord together to get a longer piece.

      Fuse with Heat

      The first method involves melting two opposing cut ends of paracord and pressing them together for ten seconds. The melted nylon will adhere to itself, and, once it cools, it will be fused together. Be extra careful not to burn yourself when dealing with melted nylon.

      This method of fusing and ending paracord is used frequently in crafts and bracelets. While this does make a good bond, it is by no means as strong as the original cord. I caution against using it for anything beyond a clothesline.

      1. If you have a heat source that you don’t have to hold, like a lighter, you can use two hands to hold the paracord pieces. Once the ends turn black and have melted, take the heat source away and immediately press the two ends together. Hold them in place for roughly ten seconds (this cooling time can vary depending on how much material is melted). You can shape the cooling goo to make the bond stronger.

      2. If the joint doesn’t come out to your satisfaction, you can gently reheat the section and reshape. However, sometimes it is easier to cut the section out and try again. Be careful when touching the melted material, because it is extremely hot and sticky.

      Double Sheet Bend

      The second method of joining two end pieces is by using the double sheet bend. I like this method because it is easy to remember and it works well with different paracord lengths. You can use this method when tying a yarn to a larger piece of paracord. This bend works well if constant pressure is kept on the joint. When tension is released, though, the paracord can start to untie itself. On the positive side, it is easy to pull apart when you are done with it.

      1. Take two ends and loop them around each other.

      2. Pass the end of the white cord under itself and over the black cord.

      3. Repeat the previous step to double the white cord around the black.

      4. Tighten the cords and pull the two ends together.

      Double Fisherman’s Knot

      The double fisherman’s knot is a very strong joining method.

      1. Using one end, create a loop around the other cord as pictured.

      2. Pass the end of the white cord back through the two white loops

      3. Pull the two white ends to tighten the white cord around the black.

      4. Repeat the above steps with the black end around the white cord.

      5. Pull the white and black ends in opposing directions to bring the two knots together.

      Sew

      The last method is a bit more involved but holds very well. This works best with a threading needle or upholstery needle, but most people don’t tend to carry these around. (But if you are carrying paracord, I recommend carrying a few different types of needles in your pack.)

       PARA-TIP: Keep It Sharp

      A sharp cutting tool will always give clean cuts. If a clean cut is not made, the material will fray a lot and the yarns will be sticking out.

      1. Make two clean cuts, one on each end of the cord. Push the outer sheath back so that about 1–2 in. (2.5–5 cm) of the inner strands are exposed. Then, cut those strands off and pull the outer sheath back up so that the last 1 in. (2.5 cm) of the outer sheath feels hollow. Repeat this process for the other cut end of paracord. The other ends of the cords should be melted and turned into a fine point by rolling the melted ends between your fingers.

      Once the hollow ends are in place, cut a hole in one side of the outer sheath that is about ½–1 in. (1.3–2.5 cm) from the end. Thread one pointed end of one piece through the hole of the other piece and pull the strand through, leaving a few inches (about 10 centimeters) on one side.

      2. Take the melted pointed end of the white cord and thread it through the cut hole and out of the open end of the black cord.

      3. Take the melted end of the black cord and thread it through the hole and out of the open end of the white cord. СКАЧАТЬ