Using AMSTEEL for other items

**danrum** · 02-11-2011, 08:52

Can you tell me how to make the suspension extenders and soft-shackles some were talking about. I saw one set of soft-shackles, but they used knots and I belive that it would be better to weave it. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks. Danrum

**aboyd** · 02-11-2011, 08:58

Originally Posted by Highbinder

I made a lanyard for my knife. I've set it so it's perfect as a thumb safety loop. Looks a **** sight better than the paracord I was using before, too. Excuse the poor lighting...

I gave it a try on my little EDC last night with some Lash-It, not too bad

**Roadrunnr72** · 02-11-2011, 09:01

I am not sure what others are using for suspension extenders, but here is the soft shackle. that I made. (that's again to Opie for posting).

**Roadrunnr72** · 02-11-2011, 09:02

Originally Posted by Highbinder

I made a lanyard for my knife. I've set it so it's perfect as a thumb safety loop. Looks a **** sight better than the paracord I was using before, too. Excuse the poor lighting...

I like that, looks great.

**kayak karl** · 02-11-2011, 09:04

Originally Posted by danrum

Can you tell me how to make the suspension extenders and soft-shackles some were talking about. I saw one set of soft-shackles, but they used knots and I belive that it would be better to weave it. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks. Danrum

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=13328
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=18996
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=9349

some of your answers are in these threads.

**jred** · 02-11-2011, 09:17

I use soft shackles as keychain lanyards. Always have a couple around that way

**Tendertoe** · 02-11-2011, 09:37

Originally Posted by danrum

Can you tell me how to make the suspension extenders and soft-shackles some were talking about. I saw one set of soft-shackles, but they used knots and I belive that it would be better to weave it. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks. Danrum

A suspension extender is a length of Amsteel (or Dynaglide... my new friend) with 2 dead eyes on the end. Use the locked brummel tutorial above to make the dead eyes.

I used the soft shackle pictorial from above as well. The only knot on a soft shackle is a stopper knot. It prevents the locking end from slipping of the other end and it also traps the bury and prevents it from slipping it out when you milk the locking end out.

**danrum** · 02-11-2011, 17:15

Thanks to all for the advise on the soft Shackels and extensions. I am making me some of both this evening. I am going to have to find me some Dynaglide and give it a try too. I really liked the the loop Highbinder placed on that slick knife. I think Amsteel is really fun messing around with. Danrum

**samjaynes** · 02-11-2011, 17:22

Originally Posted by Tendertoe

A suspension extender is a length of Amsteel (or Dynaglide... my new friend) with 2 dead eyes on the end. Use the locked brummel tutorial above to make the dead eyes.

I used the soft shackle pictorial from above as well. The only knot on a soft shackle is a stopper knot. It prevents the locking end from slipping of the other end and it also traps the bury and prevents it from slipping it out when you milk the locking end out.

Just reading this thread - thanks for the info, I was planning on making some soon. What are the pros and cons of the shackle, as I have heard some just stitched the end of the bury when using a locked bremmel.

**Tendertoe** · 02-11-2011, 17:35

Originally Posted by samjaynes

Just reading this thread - thanks for the info, I was planning on making some soon. What are the pros and cons of the shackle, as I have heard some just stitched the end of the bury when using a locked bremmel.

A soft shackle is a lightweight replacement for a carabiner.

Locked brummels need no stitching.