Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Spotted Dog on June 01, 2015, 01:55:00 pm

Title: natural cordage
Post by: Spotted Dog on June 01, 2015, 01:55:00 pm

Where is a good place to purchase natural material for cordage ? Dog bane and such.

Title: Re: natural cordage
Post by: Pat B on June 01, 2015, 02:47:49 pm

Most folks find it growing wild. Check out PA Magazine sponsors and see if any of them offer natural materials for cordage or post on the Trading Post.

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Post by: Blaflair2 on June 01, 2015, 03:12:51 pm

I know Carson at echo archery carries some primitive supplies

Title: Re: natural cordage
Post by: Spotted Dog on June 01, 2015, 04:59:40 pm

We have some nettle near by. Wrong time to harvest.

Title: Re: natural cordage
Post by: dylanholderman on June 01, 2015, 07:40:04 pm

you can also grow it in your garden, i have a 4x4 garden box with flax growing in it ;D

Title: Re: natural cordage
Post by: Dakota Kid on June 01, 2015, 07:47:36 pm

The inner bark of mulberry works well. Hemp is even better.