I love weaving, and I’ve been doing it since I was a kid. I’ve also always loved rugs, and so when my wife and I decided to buy a house, we knew that we wanted to have something special for the living room floor. So instead of simply buying a new rug or carpet, we
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While there are many different types of rope and chain, one is stronger than the other. However, there’s no way to tell how well-made or sturdy a specific rope or chain is without taking it out into the wild. Is rope stronger than chain? Chain is stronger than rope, which means it requires less material
If you’re looking to lube your wire rope, it pays to know exactly how and where to do it. The right tool for the job, combined with good technique, will ensure that your wires stay smooth and strong for years. There are three main reasons to lubricate your wire ropes: to reduce friction, to prevent
Have you ever wondered how jump rope can improve your speed? It may seem like a silly question, but it is a very valid one. Jumping rope is one of the best cardio exercises available to athletes because it is an easy way to burn calories and improve your overall cardiovascular health. Jumping rope also
If you’re playing Don’t Starve Together and want to improve your chances of survival, this is the article for you. Swinging and jumping rope allows more food to be gathered than any other method and it’s easy to implement at home or on the go. This article has everything you need to know about how
Have you ever needed to split two pieces of pro manila rope? It’s an easy enough job, but if you’re unfamiliar with how to do it without cutting your fingers off in the process, this blog article is for you. Take a look at seven different methods on how to cut pro manila rope and
Flaking a rope is a measure of progress in flaking, or braiding, strands of hemp fiber into strands of fiber, e.g., to make twine, cordage, yarn, etc. It has been done since at least 2500 BC by the ancient Egyptians and probably earlier by Native Americans. What is Flaking? When flaking rope, you are making
Jumping rope is an awesome way to get a workout in. You can use it as part of your warm-up, or even incorporate it into your workouts if you’re looking for some cardio. But what if you have trouble keeping track of how many times you’ve jumped? There are plenty of jump rope apps that’ll
Crafting rope in rust is simple but it does take time. You will need a total of six planks, one of which needs to be from the spruce tree. The other five planks can come from any other type of wood. You will also need two strings which must be crafted using the old school
Climbing rope is used for many purposes, including rappelling and rescue situations. In order to coil climbing rope properly, you need to first untwist it and then wind it into a neat circle. It’s important not to let your rope get tangled while coiling or else it will be difficult to use when you need