Ode To Jute twine

[Joezilla]

Many times we are so hung up on the flammable capabilities of jute twine, that we forget just how darn cheap it is to use around camp. Many times, I'll bring a roll of jute twine out with me and use it in many many cases where I did not want to take paracord.

on your next outing, bring some jute twine and gocrazynuts with it. Learn to make a tripod or lash stuff. Appreciate how much less it stretches than paracord. Take it apart and braid a smaller rope with it.

 

[hwpaintballer]

I use hemp like crazy, cheap and strong, I got a couple hundred feet of it in my PSK.

 

[SIXFOOTER]

Handy stuff alright. I keep a spool around for making all kinds of stuff that I don't want to be cutting up paracord for. It also lends a certain authentic look to stuff you make.

 

[Bushman5]

AMEN to JUTE!

 

[TheGame]

I love Jute twine. It is indeed a very good item to have on hand.

 

[hiwa]

When I read "ode to jute twine " , I felt like getting the Git-box , and writing a tune about it ! Actually have used it for years. Plenty strong,good for lashing poles and stuff. It's reasonably inexpensive , and holds knots well.

 

[PayetteRucker]

I have spent probably 70 dollars on jute in the last 6 months, mostly for a bushrag/ghillie suit, rifle ghillies and camouflage in general. It definitely has its uses, even the leftovers

 

[DOC-CANADA]

I use jute for basketmaking -

Net bags of all sizes -

'neck phone' (similar to a neck knife )

Snapping Turtle trap

bottle holder

copy of West Coast Native Cod Net (landing net)

shopping bag

Well, you get the idea - jute is the perfect cordage for learning and making a varied assortment of nets, bags, straps, etc. - it's cheap, relatively strong, readily available, and flammable. That's a pretty hard-to-beat combination.

Coincidentally, I'm doing a bit of a net making workshop this weekend, so maybe I'll have some more pictures to post.

Oh, I almost forgot,

fully, unravelable (sp?) jute pouches for PSK (more on this later)

Doc

 

[Munky88]

how is jute twine for survival bowstring?

 

[Odaon]

That landing net is sweet. Jute is some good stuff, I actually need to get some about now.

 

[Shotgun]

Doc Canada, I always like seeing your work. That snapping turtle trap is the bees knees.:thumbup:

 

[Loosearrow]

I use jute for basketmaking -

Net bags of all sizes -

'neck phone' (similar to a neck knife )

Snapping Turtle trap

bottle holder

copy of West Coast Native Cod Net (landing net)

shopping bag

Well, you get the idea - jute is the perfect cordage for learning and making a varied assortment of nets, bags, straps, etc. - it's cheap, relatively strong, readily available, and flammable. That's a pretty hard-to-beat combination.

Coincidentally, I'm doing a bit of a net making workshop this weekend, so maybe I'll have some more pictures to post.

Oh, I almost forgot,

fully, unravelable (sp?) jute pouches for PSK (more on this later)

Doc

Nice display, you are most talented. Thanks for the pics. I can see where that craft would be most valuable to learn after making your own cordage.

 

[Hassilov]

I found some green colored gardening jute twine and used it to make a duck blind. It's tough stuff, but biodegradeable. I also used it to string out some decoys. It floats initially but then gets soaked enough that it sinks.

 

[jackknife]

Your preachin to the choir here!

I've been in love with jute twine since my boy scout days. Always have a roll of it in my daypack. I never got into the paracord thing, as the twine was what we had growing up, and all our cordage for scout projects were done with the stuff. Camp furniture, cooking tripods, Every scout had a roll of it in his Yucca pack. It was good enough back then, it's still good for outdoors use. But then I'm an old fart and like the old stuff.

 

[skammer]

Love tying jute!

Hate unknotting jute more than life itself

If you have to leave it, its biodegradable too.

Skam

 

[SpookyPistolero]

Jute is tops! I use it more than paracord, for all the reasons listed here. Plus it's cheap. Had a similar praise a while back...
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=548566&highlight=jute

 

[Normark]

Hey Guys..

DOC..

Holy Smokes !!!

Beautiful

Eric
O/ST

 

[Joben]

I don't have a closeup picture of one, but I've made jute twine bracelets. I made one for my Mom and she wears it a lot.

After a few days the scratchy bits wear down and they are soft and comfortable. Plus you always have tinder on your wrist.

 

[DOC-CANADA]

Thanks guys.

Joben, I like your mother's knife.

Doc

 

[DOC-CANADA]

Love tying jute!

Hate unknotting jute more than life itself

If you have to leave it, its biodegradable too.

Skam

Skammer, I have to untie jute every once in awhile, to correct a mistake, etc. I find that a mini pair of needle nose pliers (and a magnifying glass ) do the job quite well.

Doc