Update: I still use this band. I actually got my arms just above 16inches now. Like I said, I still use this rope and it has been 5 years. I do wish I would have made the rope a little thicker. I may experiment with a thicker rope and try some PlastiDip on the ends to have something better to grip onto. Overall I still love this thing. Cheers.

@seanjohnsovic

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing. I had the same idea but just couldn't figure our what I should use to make the rope attachable to the carabineer.

It's 2023 and I just went to Lowe's and bought 4 feet of yellow three strand twisted polypropylene rope 3/4 inch thick for $.42 a foot. $1.68 before tax. Yellow is nice and bright. I had all the other parts needed laying around to build the pull down. Nice video though! Thanks.

Very nice! Thanks for sharing :)

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

Still working good for you?

Very helpful bro you make my work easy Thank u so much... bro

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

Still working for you?

Thanks heaps, this is gonna be great for my DIY cable machine, I'll probably ziptie the ends instead of rubber banding :)

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Let me know how that worked!!!

@user-rc6mz3vu4q

Жыл бұрын

​@@Matt_Does_How_To its been 2 years and bro didnt respond😔

I made a chain one very easy, cut chain to whatever size you want,,, carabiner through the middle link, gaffer tape around each grip end until big and bulky... Job done

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

That works too! Flex those triceps!

Helpful vid. Thanks. You got a good media voice.

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for comment! I would love to have a job utilizing my voice :)

Thanks for the video

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

Still working well for you?

Nice video 😊

Great idea👏👏👏 You could also ziptie the ends vs the rubber band.

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

Someone else said this. I need to try that out if I ever have to build another!

nice.

tx for ur help

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, still work good for you?

good

Do you know how thick each rope was?

What are the width of each rope?

After spending XXXX$ on my stuff here I am saving my self 20$ 😅 I’m 100% doing this, thanks!

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good! I'll try to post more cheap hacks for my gym.

thx 4 the vid bro!

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

Still working well for you?

@mikemilla9015

3 жыл бұрын

@@Matt_Does_How_To Yes Sirrrrrrr 👍 Worked abs yesterday with it!

Did you make the lat machine ? i want to know how to make the sliding weight stack

@Matt_Does_How_To

5 жыл бұрын

The lat machine I got off Craig's list (assuming you're referring to the yellow bars and black assembly in the back)

Nice video thanks a lot you saved my 30 dollars :D

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

Still working well for you?

@viktornagy9265

3 жыл бұрын

@@Matt_Does_How_To Yeeees!

Hi thanks for the video, how thick is the Paracord rope?

@Matt_Does_How_To

6 жыл бұрын

It's 3/8" thick rope. Going thicker wouldn't hurt. I wouldn't go thinner than that.

@SAUL700620

3 жыл бұрын

@@Matt_Does_How_To where would you buy that 3/8 rope ?

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

@@SAUL700620 Sorry for late reply. This never went to notifications, hmmm..... Walmart or Amazon is fine. Get a decent strength rating.

With age the rubber band will break. I suppose the melted ends and the knot will hold it together.

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

Correct. I used the rubber bands just to hold it together. I still use this cord 24/7. It hasn't broken yet. I do wish I made the rope a little thicker.

What diameter is the individual cord, and when wrapping your three pieces of cords, do you get a 1” diameter rope?

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Domenic, each rope is 3/8". I just measured it. When you twist it together, it's somehow 1" diameter. I recommend making it thicker (Advice from 5 years of using it).

@jafar5112

2 жыл бұрын

Just buy a boat rope, they are classifield by pulling strength =) i bought some at a construction material store. Paid like 5 dollars for a couple of feets :p

How long were the ropes when you started, before twisting them?

@Bucknerspc

5 жыл бұрын

Never mind lol, watched it again.

@mychannel6054

4 жыл бұрын

4'

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried building this? Any luck? It has been a while ahah

Nice, but to much work. You can buy 2 cheap dog play ropes with a gumball at the end and put it together with a chain shakle and you can even use it as Single pulleys, tadaaa

@Matt_Does_How_To

3 жыл бұрын

That works too. I figure if you're going to work out, you probably don't mind doing a little work.