Journal of the Yurt 8

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[kphifer1]

Anybody remember the T.V. show called Grizzly Adams?

[donthelawdog]

I absolutely love who you are!

You keep everything so simple and real, even after you have had great success, you didn't change. You admit your faults and failings and never try to cover it up with editing. I appreciate that so much.

You are a special dude Dave and an even greater teacher!

[stammlager5]

Thanks for your youtube videos, Dave. I'm a big fan of your show on Discovery channel, so it's great to be able to watch your videos here on youtube. Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate everything that you're teaching us here.

[munch2006uk]

is that bank line like the crab lines you buy at the sea side ?

[plasticspine]

i just wanna keep saying how amazing this series of videos are!!

[lkmjr1]

I use a Stitch Awl, never leave home with out it! Loving the videos!!!

[laxerdude45]

Another use for the needle could be to bend it and make a hook to fish with if you had a plier or multitool

[2112Nuckledragger]

Hey Dave,

Just wanted to add something about canvas needles, I grew up north of you on Lake Erie and during high school I worked in a canvas repair shop sewing boat canvas. I was taught to use a round shank needle for sewing canvas and fabric in general because needles like you are using cause damage and weaken the the fabric treads around the needle hole by causing little cuts. Panther Primitives the maker of high quality period correct tents also advises against this in their cataloge.Thax

[wcropp1]

@wcropp1 (continued) catch fire easier, or waterproof the cord in case you need to use it as tinder? Obviously the tarring has some benefits, but it also seems to have some draw backs. Is it really the way to go? I suppose if it doesn't spook critters or melt in my pack I can get over the smell. It's still harder to break down than the non-tarred kind, though. Any thoughts?

[wcropp1]

I'm wondering why the tarred bank line is so much more desirable than the non-tarred kind? It obviously knots easier, and doesn't fray as bad, but this could be a bad thing if you separate the cordage into individual strands very often. It also kinda smells, which isn't a big deal, but does this not deter animals from your traps? I guess they're only afraid of human scent and not necessarily synthetic, chemical smells? Does it melt in the sun and get on your other gear? Does the tar make it

[NovaCat045]

@donthelawdog Agreed, I enjoy this series and its helping me learn a lot.