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Match Cord
PrimitiveTim:
I did some experimentation the other day with some match cord. I used palm fibers and it seemed to work very well. I'm eager to actually use it on my next jaunt into the wilderness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG9UBqLoz0c&list=UU9l4lrfkOEV5iNSju5GxM_g&feature=c4-overview
autologus:
Awesome video, I love your videos and your appreciation for the great outdoors. I am jealous that I don't have more time to spend in the woods. We don't have palm trees in Arkansas but most places have Eastern Red Cedar and I am sure you could do a similar thing with ERC cordage you would just have to make more since I suspect they would burn faster than the palm cords.
Grady
PrimitiveTim:
I've tried making cordage from cedar bark but I think I'm doing something wrong because it doesn't seem to turn out very well. I would imagine you would have to get those cedar fibers broken down real fine for them to hold a coal very well. Thanks for watching!
Pappy:
Very cool,great idea,problem is we don't have palms in TN. ;) :) :)
Pappy
PrimitiveTim:
Pappy, it's all about the concept. I'm sure there's some kind of fine fiber cordage in your woods
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