How to make Natural Cordage from Tree Roots | TAOutdoors

When out in the forest or woods, it is surprising how much natural cordage is available to you. The woods I spend a lot of time in are coniferous woods full of black pine trees (Pinus Nigra, which have shallow roots that are easily accessible with a little digging. To make the roots useable as cordage you can strip the coating off them and split the root to make it more supple and pliable. You can also add water to the root to help make knots tighter and make it easier to work with. Hope you enjoy the video - Mike.

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[ericmolitor]

I have nothing but pine on my property. And am not able to leave my property (for a while) to gather other resources. I will be doing this tomorrow as my new project for sure. I've been making and using a bowdrill set for a while now but I use paracord. I want to use natural cordage but wasn't sure how to make pine roots supple enough to manipulate. Thank you so much for this video. You've got another subscriber sir!!!

[david-]

Really awesome video, every moment showing something skilled and useful, No wasted time, just down to business. I liked the silence with on screen tips, btw

[TJackSurvival]

Well done. That split stick root stripper was new to me. I usually just use two sticks I hold together.

[kimarcher]

Always check for poison ivy before pulling up roots. Its hard to use cordage if your hands are covered with blisters.

[Wayloz]

How do you tie it off and the end to keep it from unraveling?

[Corpst]

Watching this because WWIII bout to start.

[bozzskaggs]

Some things are easier to understand when they are explained as they are viewed. The method of splitting the root and keeping both sides close to the same size is one example. Speaking instead of pointing is more engaging. .

[moriel-bareli]

Hey man, can you tie it to something and spin it with a stick instead of by hand?

[ironwoodreviews]

I love your hatchet. I have the Husqvarna carving axe

[acgill]

Awesome, educational and easy to comprehend video! Thank you! What type of knife did you use? Thanks again!

[Keykush]

Would this kind of string be good for a primitive survival bow ? Or would it be prone to snap?

[MatthewBendyna]

Can you make bow string for hunting from this?

[thibaultjaberg]

Really good video. Just pure Information! Did you actualy not talk in this one on purpose?

[matiathegreat]

What kind of knife is that? I want one lol

[jesse]

does it not hurt the tree when you take away the roots?

[tinaturner]

Where your jumper from it's nice and warm please

[SLCBushcraft]

Awesome channel!!! I've been watching your fishing channel for quite a while. I'm glad I found this one. I am also a bushcrafter. I've just started a channel. You should check it out if you get a chance. I would appreciate your feed back

[GregODay]

Good to know! If you are not going to speak at all during the video at least put some music in! Where was Jack's??? He's a great little dog!

[chadjmoore]

thanks for the knowledge but i would prefer if you talked

[earthman]

It is a cord, according to the dictionary. Why does everyone call it cordage? do they also call it ropage?