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**NEW COLORS** Belts made from retired climbing ropes

Tradgic Yogurt · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2016 · Points: 55
Joshua FitzPatrick wrote:

I hope the pictures work this time. Please let me know if they mess up again.

I'm wondering if the hosting site is on pne of IT's blocklists at my work, I am able to see on my phone and bought.

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10
alpinejason wrote:

What do you do with the cores from the rope? Just curious. Belts are cool. 

I'm currently experimenting with making small bracelets out of them similar to typical paracord bracelets. I haven't found a way to make them look good enough to sell yet, but I've been saving all of the cores for when I do.

Here's what I've come up with so far. I may try adding buckles or beads, but I definitely need to find a way to make them look a little nicer.

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10
Tradgic Yogurt wrote:

I'm wondering if the hosting site is on pne of IT's blocklists at my work, I am able to see on my phone and bought.

Glad it worked on your phone

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10
Ziggy Chalkdust wrote:

Rope core strands are very useful material. 

An example of such: a friend used the core strands from old rope to tie cargo nets that went beneath bannisters on the stairs to, and guard rail of, his loft in his cabin- it is very functional and looks awesome.

Also, free bump to OP; I already have a belt but best of luck in your business!

Yeah they can definitely be used for a lot of things. That’s cool what your friend did with them. I’m trying to come up with some more things to make with them.

Webfoot · · Oregon · Joined Jul 2018 · Points: 0
Joshua FitzPatrick wrote:

I'm currently experimenting with making small bracelets out of them similar to typical paracord bracelets. I haven't found a way to make them look good enough to sell yet, but I've been saving all of the cores for when I do.

When I wrote "the sheath is the part of the rope that wears the most" I was hoping that it would encourage use of the core strands as that material usually looks great even in old ropes.  However I realize that is more difficult, requiring machine braiding to be practical.  Wide flat straps made from those soft fibers would be very comfortable.

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10
Webfoot wrote:

When I wrote "the sheath is the part of the rope that wears the most" I was hoping that it would encourage use of the core strands as that material usually looks great even in old ropes.  However I realize that is more difficult, requiring machine braiding to be practical.  Wide flat straps made from those soft fibers would be very comfortable.

Right now I can’t afford to do that, but if this business does keep growing that would definitely be cool to do

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10

I’m also looking into getting metal tips for the ends of the belts

Steph Evans · · Belgrade, MT · Joined Jul 2019 · Points: 0
Webfoot wrote:

Indeed.  Why then would I pay more for it?

Because its hand crafted vs mass produced in a factory

Steph Evans · · Belgrade, MT · Joined Jul 2019 · Points: 0
Allen Sanderson wrote:

Bench with ropes:

They are fine for casual sitting in the gym. There are some others that are twice as long.

I'd buy this

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10
Steph Evans wrote:

I'd buy this

I would love to make these and sell these, but it would be extremely expensive to ship them.

Maybe Consider · · Forgiving Yourself · Joined Aug 2021 · Points: 0
Joshua FitzPatrick wrote:

I'm currently experimenting with making small bracelets out of them similar to typical paracord bracelets. I haven't found a way to make them look good or look a little nicer.

buy a loom, used off ebay. loom belts and more

if it is bug enough u can make fabric from cord and sew it into chaulk bags with phone pockets

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10
Maybe Consider wrote:

buy a loom, used off ebay. loom belts and more

if it is bug enough u can make fabric from cord and sew it into chaulk bags with phone pockets

I’ll look into that. Thanks for the recommendation!

Matt Speth · · Denver · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 45
Joshua FitzPatrick wrote:

I also offer these bracelets now. If anyone is interested, here is my website: https://fitzoutfitters.com/

The bracelets are at the bottom of the website, so if you want to check them out, scroll all the way down.

I think these are cooler than the belts (and I think the belts are already pretty cool).

Steph Evans · · Belgrade, MT · Joined Jul 2019 · Points: 0
Joshua FitzPatrick wrote:

I would love to make these and sell these, but it would be extremely expensive to ship them.

Very true! 

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10

Going to be out of town soon, so today is the last day to order without having to wait a few weeks for your belt to arrive.

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10

I'm back in town, so shipping times are back to normal which means you will typically get your belt within a week.

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10

I'm currently looking into getting some more colors, so stay tuned!

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10

If anyone wants to donate rope, please email me at joshua@fitzoutfitters.com

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10

I can pay for shipping for rope donations

Joshua FitzPatrick · · Marietta, GA · Joined Sep 2020 · Points: 10

Still working on getting some new colors for you guys!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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