finally!! something bloody simplistic and fast. No fancy knots like the cobra,snake etc. etc. don't have the patience. As long as it works I don't give a shit what it looks like. It serves the purpose. Thx for a great video! :)
Two quick tips: 1) hold the two ends with needle nose pliers 2) use a candle or oil lighter to light both ends on fire I have found that I get the best melting if one or both ends are actually burning when I stick them together. That being said, I don't like paracord for backpack toggles - it's too strong.
That is a really good idea. I have never seen this done before. I just bought a Drago Tracker backpack for edc and I think I am going to give this a try. Thanks for the idea...Jason
A little late to the party but, there's one suggestion I'd make.. At about 4:24 in the video, you're showing the two ends before you light them up and push them together. When I do this procedure, I pull back 1/2"-3/4" of the inner strands and heat that up first, then make the point like you did. On the other end, I feed that through the zipper, then push the pointed end into the other end which should have a bit of space in there.. Heat that together, then slide your tubing over it (Umm, shoulda done this before heating them up..) and heat it up like you're doing. Basically, that gives you a double layer of melted goodness and will hold even better.
Interesting little setup, I've used whistle tips and glow in the dark ones, just not a fan of the knots, but this setup is interesting I just might have to try it. Only concern is like someone said total snag bait!
I really like it. I'm not sure which company uses them, I think it might be Maxpadition that has zipper pulls that are similar to how you make yours. There's seemed to have more of a flat piece of hard rubber for your finger.
Paul Hughes - These are both Maxpedition packs, and they do come with lanyard style zipper pulls with rubber hardware. I've just upgraded these to loops with milspec paracord.
It might be possible to glue these ends together too. Any suggestions on which glue would be best? Important to note too that smoke/vapor from burning/melting plastic is highly toxic. Love the concept, great vid, thanks!
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finally!! something bloody simplistic and fast.
No fancy knots like the cobra,snake etc. etc. don't have the patience.
As long as it works I don't give a shit what it looks like. It serves the purpose.
Thx for a great video! :)
Shrink tubing for marine applications has an adhesive on the inside of the tubing that might add some extra strength to the splice.
Yes, the manufacturer is called Ancor I believe. good stuff too. You can find it on Amazon
Two quick tips:
1) hold the two ends with needle nose pliers
2) use a candle or oil lighter to light both ends on fire
I have found that I get the best melting if one or both ends are actually burning when I stick them together.
That being said, I don't like paracord for backpack toggles - it's too strong.
Thank you for sharing, just what I was looking for today.
That is a really good idea. I have never seen this done before. I just bought a Drago Tracker backpack for edc and I think I am going to give this a try. Thanks for the idea...Jason
A little late to the party but, there's one suggestion I'd make.. At about 4:24 in the video, you're showing the two ends before you light them up and push them together. When I do this procedure, I pull back 1/2"-3/4" of the inner strands and heat that up first, then make the point like you did. On the other end, I feed that through the zipper, then push the pointed end into the other end which should have a bit of space in there.. Heat that together, then slide your tubing over it (Umm, shoulda done this before heating them up..) and heat it up like you're doing. Basically, that gives you a double layer of melted goodness and will hold even better.
Thank you! I just did a video on zipper pulls and one of my subs sent me here. You did a great job, my friend!
Thanks. I may have an old video on the Drago Tracker. 2 parts, may be a year or 2 old but good choice man. Great bag.
Great for using up short off cuts of Paracord that are too short for knotting. Great idea. Thanks for sharing :)
Interesting little setup, I've used whistle tips and glow in the dark ones, just not a fan of the knots, but this setup is interesting I just might have to try it. Only concern is like someone said total snag bait!
I had a similar idea with the Heat Shrink Tubes. Awesome.
I really like it. I'm not sure which company uses them, I think it might be Maxpadition that has zipper pulls that are similar to how you make yours. There's seemed to have more of a flat piece of hard rubber for your finger.
Paul Hughes - These are both Maxpedition packs, and they do come with lanyard style zipper pulls with rubber hardware. I've just upgraded these to loops with milspec paracord.
Great idea! Thank you for sharing!
How have these held up over time?
Done properly. I've done these on jackets 8+years ago,👍
Just saw your video and I always hated the stock paracord ties. I'm doing this to my bag right now. Thanks.
Cool video! Will definitely use this myself ... what backpack is that though? Looks cool and I like the deep brown color!
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Heating up the heat shrink can you use a he as t gun too?
I've got a question can you pick up the backpack without ripping off the zipper pulls you made or not???
How heavy can this method handle...
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@@REDTAILRAY yup watched it
Thank you
dude thanks ! really great idea ...totally doing to all my bags tomorrow am!
It might be possible to glue these ends together too. Any suggestions on which glue would be best?
Important to note too that smoke/vapor from burning/melting plastic is highly toxic.
Love the concept, great vid, thanks!
William Owen never tried glue, but good idea. If you try it let me know what works.
This worked out GREAT; thanks!
What size of heat tubbing did u used.
I was strolling down the comment section specifically to see if this question has been asked and answered. I'm 50% there.
thank you...
That camera zoom is annoying. So noisy
tie sliding fishermans knot and you will have same work
Sound sucks, man....