8 Strand Herringbone Braid Variations.

So I started playing with paracord and wanted to do some experiments with color.

This is an eight* strand herringbone braid in two colors. I find it interesting how changing the order of the colors changes the overall appearance of the project.

So far, the eight strand herringbone braid is my favorite braid. The biggest reason is that when it’s evenly tensioned, the finished braid is square in cross section. It’s quite striking visually and feels very interesting.

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It’s Grillin’ Time

Just a couple quick thoughts that jumped into my head while grilling up some steaks tonight.

Some of you have outdoor kitchens with countertops & covered storage. Not me. I’m old school – charcoal and a Weber kettle is perfect for me.

Say hello to my little friend
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Adding brakes to the utility trailer- hardware (days 2&3)

Because you know I can’t do a project without things going sideways.

I decided to dry fit my wheels on the hubs before hanging the hubs on the trailer and……

One of these things is not like the others.

…..erupted in a cloud of profanity so robust that Old Man Parker* would have been impressed.

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Adding brakes to the trailer – hardware (day 1)

It turns out my trailer has been non-compliant with NJ law for the entire time I’ve owned it. Trailers over 3,000 GVWR must have brakes & a breakaway system. My 3,500 pound trailer had neither when I bought it. So, let’s get to work.

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