Forums > Technical Discussion > New Kevlar rope in the shop
Login/Join to ParticipateGOLD Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,617 posts
Location: Berlin, Ireland
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,617 posts
Location: Berlin, Ireland
Posted:
Just thought I'd bring this to people's attention1 inch thick kevlar rope incase, you haven't seen it already.
Does anyone have any idea's of how best to utilise this fantastic looking stuff. I think it was blackbird who posted a fire whip design before. But this stuff is so thick you could use it as your chain maybe connecting to some monkey fists?
Just thought I'd bring this to people's attention1 inch thick kevlar rope incase, you haven't seen it already.
Does anyone have any idea's of how best to utilise this fantastic looking stuff. I think it was blackbird who posted a fire whip design before. But this stuff is so thick you could use it as your chain maybe connecting to some monkey fists?
I live in a world of infinite possibilities.
GOLD Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,617 posts
Location: Berlin, Ireland
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,617 posts
Location: Berlin, Ireland
Posted:
Do you think it's possible to pierce it, stick a split ring through it and consider it safe. I'm doubtfull but these are the kind of things I'm wondering about.
Looks cool though doesn't it
Do you think it's possible to pierce it, stick a split ring through it and consider it safe. I'm doubtfull but these are the kind of things I'm wondering about.
Looks cool though doesn't it
I live in a world of infinite possibilities.
GOLD Member
Pooh-Bah
2,109 posts
Location: Philadelphia, PA - USA
Pooh-Bah
2,109 posts
Location: Philadelphia, PA - USA
Posted:
Make giant monkey fists out of it
Make giant monkey fists out of it
Let's turn those old bridges we crossed into ashes.
We'll blaze a new trail,
and torch the rough patches.
-Me
member
98 posts
98 posts
Posted:
I was thinking about making some fire snakes out of them, with a smallish knot at the end just for kicks.. But yeah, I havent been able to figure out how to safely attach them to a chain/ grips yet. it really is too think for quicklinks and i dont trust split rings even for glowstix. but yes, it WILLL happen!
jsut need to find a job.
::sigh::
I was thinking about making some fire snakes out of them, with a smallish knot at the end just for kicks.. But yeah, I havent been able to figure out how to safely attach them to a chain/ grips yet. it really is too think for quicklinks and i dont trust split rings even for glowstix. but yes, it WILLL happen!
jsut need to find a job.
::sigh::
---Formerly known as RaverRomantic---
AIM: RaverRomantic
BRONZE Member
Corporate Circus Arts Entertainer
3,989 posts
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Corporate Circus Arts Entertainer
3,989 posts
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posted:
Just an idea, not an official or even tried concept, so feel free to flame abotu why it won't work...BUT
How about loping it a few times around a ring of some sort, tying a small knot afterwards (like a filament in a lightbulb) and maybe using the kevlar thread (spool vairety) to sew it all togethr for added safety?
Just an idea, not an official or even tried concept, so feel free to flame abotu why it won't work...BUT
How about loping it a few times around a ring of some sort, tying a small knot afterwards (like a filament in a lightbulb) and maybe using the kevlar thread (spool vairety) to sew it all togethr for added safety?
HoP Posting Guidelines
* Is it the Truth?
* Is it Fair to all concerned?
* Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
* Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
member
98 posts
98 posts
Posted:
yeah, but being 1 inch rope you'd need an awfully big ring.
i was actually tinking of using a big enough quick link and then folding the rope over and using a clamp thingy like they have on ship ropes and stuff, that makes the end into a little loop...
when i get some i;ll play around and let ya know.
yeah, but being 1 inch rope you'd need an awfully big ring.
i was actually tinking of using a big enough quick link and then folding the rope over and using a clamp thingy like they have on ship ropes and stuff, that makes the end into a little loop...
when i get some i;ll play around and let ya know.
---Formerly known as RaverRomantic---
AIM: RaverRomantic
member
517 posts
Location: Sheffield, England
517 posts
Location: Sheffield, England
Posted:
You can stuff the end of the chain into the centre of the rope, and use one of those metal hosepipe clamps to tighten round the rope at the end. Cover the exposed metal with kevlar thread and PVA it all.
They work pretty well but the burn time isn't that great. There's a piccy if you click here:
www.firedanceuk.com
click 'galleries' in the firey nav-bar, then equipment.
Jo.
You can stuff the end of the chain into the centre of the rope, and use one of those metal hosepipe clamps to tighten round the rope at the end. Cover the exposed metal with kevlar thread and PVA it all.
They work pretty well but the burn time isn't that great. There's a piccy if you click here:
www.firedanceuk.com
click 'galleries' in the firey nav-bar, then equipment.
Jo.
Educate yourself in the Hazards of Fire Breathing STAY SAFE!
poo-bah
1,015 posts
Location: Austin TX USA
1,015 posts
Location: Austin TX USA
Posted:
A monkey-fist knot made out of rope this thick would be useless as a wick--it would be incredibly big, and require a huge amount of rope.
Snakes/whips would be a good use. I can imagine two ways to make 'em:
Get a 1" welded steel ring. Tie one end of the rope into a bowline knot on the ring, and perhaps tie the other end into a simple knot for a little weight.Again, use a 1" welded steel ring and twice the length of rope that you want the snake to be. Center the ring on the rope and use a hose-clamp to lock it in place. The tips could be knotted separately or together (using a square knot).A few inches of ball-chain at the top will give you swivelling and some isolation from the heat. You could substitute a large quick-link for the steel ring to save one "jumper" in the setup.
A monkey-fist knot made out of rope this thick would be useless as a wick--it would be incredibly big, and require a huge amount of rope.
Snakes/whips would be a good use. I can imagine two ways to make 'em:
Get a 1" welded steel ring. Tie one end of the rope into a bowline knot on the ring, and perhaps tie the other end into a simple knot for a little weight.Again, use a 1" welded steel ring and twice the length of rope that you want the snake to be. Center the ring on the rope and use a hose-clamp to lock it in place. The tips could be knotted separately or together (using a square knot).A few inches of ball-chain at the top will give you swivelling and some isolation from the heat. You could substitute a large quick-link for the steel ring to save one "jumper" in the setup.
Laugh while you can, monkey-boy
member
517 posts
Location: Sheffield, England
517 posts
Location: Sheffield, England
Posted:
Frostypaw,
https://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=7&t=001039#000000
check out this thread. There's no metal at all in the twisty poi - just about 8 inches of chain. The staffs are tied and glued so no metal in them either.
Jo.
Frostypaw,
https://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=7&t=001039#000000
check out this thread. There's no metal at all in the twisty poi - just about 8 inches of chain. The staffs are tied and glued so no metal in them either.
Jo.
Educate yourself in the Hazards of Fire Breathing STAY SAFE!
© 1998 - 2024 Home of Poi
All prices converted to United States dollars using XE.com