Uses for baling twine? - Page 3

tippy71 · 06-18-2009, 01:00 PM

PaintsQH DABF??

this one made me laugh I have got bailing twine stuck in my lawnmower too many times I know how frustrating it can be, but it's ever worse when it's the neighbors throwing theirs over the fence into my yard

crookedpineqhs · 07-26-2009, 09:29 AM

We use baling twine for darn near everything around here. I braided up short pieces, added a snap, and voila, trailer ties. I braided 16 strands in a 4 strand braid to make cross ties and lead ropes.
We also use it for, tying gates shut, tying buckets up, temporary fence fix till I get out there with the stretchers, even a braided twine gate to fool the horses into thinking that an electric rope gate was there.
I have also made hay nets and halters, although the halters I made required that the twine be braided first.
An old cowboy once told a few freinds and myself that he'd like to braid it into a lariat. His reason, "It's always catchin' somethin". Boy, did he ever have that right.

paso_lover · 07-26-2009, 12:22 PM

Just before the kids went to there dads, Kenya was out in the barn, got all dirty so I told her to disrobe in the mud rooom. I asked what the heck was she wearing around her waist

. "I couldn't find my belt"

She is such a farmer

farmergal · 07-27-2009, 08:03 AM

My husband used baling twine to tie the mailbox onto the post.

My chickens have decided it makes a good nesting material as they are laying their eggs on a pile of twine.

It was hot and I had to rake hay and there is no way to take a water bottle with me so I used the twine to make me a water bottle holder on the tractor.

muttduck · 08-05-2009, 10:25 AM

We keep a wad of twine in the truck we use to get square bales of hay.
Works great to tie down the top and back rows when you have no tailgate.

dixiesmom · 08-05-2009, 08:23 PM

Get a 3 foot section of PVC piping, tie the ends of 2 pieces of baling twine together and run one end through piping. Then tie twine to bars on stall or nail on door or stall front and you have a blanket holder!! I actually found a piece of PVC piping so my current blanket holder was free except for the bale of hay!

corporate cowgirl · 08-06-2009, 09:38 AM

I heard Martha Stewart is going to do a segment on twine for a show this week--she'll probably use it in a sculpture or bridal bouquet or something!

littleacres · 08-06-2009, 10:20 AM

My mother asked me to save all of the twine for her and she is knitting a tote bag that she heard about on one of the DIY stations. She is using the ornage stuff so that it will be waterpoof and it is turning out pretty neat looking. Will make a great beach bag as it won't matter if it gets wet and if it gets sandy you can just hose it off.

farmergal · 08-10-2009, 02:00 AM

Hubby chuckled and told me I had to tell you all about my new use for baling twine. Sometimes it's the simple things in life that strike his funny bone.

I wanted to hang one of those sticky fly papers you know the one that you thumbtack to the ceiling. I strung some twine and tied it to the loop in the fly paper. That way I could hang it at the height I wanted. Oops I hung it over a stall door. Now I have sticky flies falling on me, yuck! Any lower and I'd be wearing it in my hair.

But the trap was full in no time.

train2rein · 08-13-2009, 01:20 AM

It is light and easy to carry, so I use it for quick tack fixes on the trail. I think the stuff is only second to duct tape!

horsebabyhehe · 08-15-2009, 12:44 PM

last week at work i saw one of the cowboys riding a horse with a throatlatch made of orange bailing twine braided with 4 pieces. it actually was really pretty i'm thinking of doing it

Karen Cole · 08-21-2009, 06:48 AM

Wow lots of great ideas I think I'll see if the boys will do some of the halters, leads and hay nets. They can use them for a recycle project at our fair!

Karen

bunkie · 09-18-2009, 11:34 PM

Good idea on the halter, so I decided to give it a try. I wanted it a bit stronger so I braided it and then braided the braids. Here is how it turned out.

Wait til you see my next twine project, as soon as I can get a picture I will post it.

bunkie · 09-18-2009, 11:36 PM

Good idea on the halter, so I decided to give it a try. I wanted it a bit stronger so I braided it and then braided the braids. Here is how it turned out.

Wait til you see my next twine project, as soon as I can get a picture I will post it.

MontanaBaby · 09-19-2009, 10:13 AM

I always say "If the handyman's secret weapon is duct tape then the farmer's secret weapon is baling twine!!"

Rhaige9 · 09-19-2009, 11:57 AM

how to tie a twine halter http://train.iceryder.net/rope_halter2.html

islander · 09-20-2009, 08:02 PM

lol just fixed a fence with it

Horse Show Mom · 09-22-2009, 10:46 AM

Had to laugh because I just used it last week to tie my daughters spurs on. Took off the leather to clean and forgot them at home. She just thought mom was nuts but it worked. Not pretty but funtional.

enchanting · 09-23-2009, 05:14 AM

I got a redneck one. I had a dog given to me that would eat everything. She had one of those snap together plastic doghouses, and she ate the clips off it. So I took lots of twine, and fastened the top and bottom to the doghouse together like it was a giant present I was wrapping with a bow.

It worked until I was able to get her a much better doghouse that she wouldn't eat.

Rebecca · 09-25-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horse Show Mom

Had to laugh because I just used it last week to tie my daughters spurs on. Took off the leather to clean and forgot them at home. She just thought mom was nuts but it worked. Not pretty but funtional.

My husband had the leather, but was having problems keeping his spurs down.
So he hooked some baling string under his heel and tied it to both sides of the spur. The spurs didn't pop up anymore.

We also use baling string to tie sponsor banners to the rail at our local Team Penning shows.

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06-18-2009, 01:00 PM
tippy71 Newborn Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 35	PaintsQH DABF?? this one made me laugh I have got bailing twine stuck in my lawnmower too many times I know how frustrating it can be, but it's ever worse when it's the neighbors throwing theirs over the fence into my yard __________________ wiggle,wave,whack!! I love clinton anderson

07-26-2009, 09:29 AM
crookedpineqhs Halter broke Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan Posts: 90	We use baling twine for darn near everything around here. I braided up short pieces, added a snap, and voila, trailer ties. I braided 16 strands in a 4 strand braid to make cross ties and lead ropes. We also use it for, tying gates shut, tying buckets up, temporary fence fix till I get out there with the stretchers, even a braided twine gate to fool the horses into thinking that an electric rope gate was there. I have also made hay nets and halters, although the halters I made required that the twine be braided first. An old cowboy once told a few freinds and myself that he'd like to braid it into a lariat. His reason, "It's always catchin' somethin". Boy, did he ever have that right. __________________ Life's a game. Play it well.

07-26-2009, 12:22 PM
paso_lover Kid Safe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sudbury Ontario Canada Posts: 6,679	Just before the kids went to there dads, Kenya was out in the barn, got all dirty so I told her to disrobe in the mud rooom. I asked what the heck was she wearing around her waist . "I couldn't find my belt" She is such a farmer __________________ "Some people feel compelled to cut off the heads of others in order to make themselves appear taller" ---Paramahansa Yoginanda

07-27-2009, 08:03 AM
farmergal Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 6,063	My husband used baling twine to tie the mailbox onto the post. My chickens have decided it makes a good nesting material as they are laying their eggs on a pile of twine. It was hot and I had to rake hay and there is no way to take a water bottle with me so I used the twine to make me a water bottle holder on the tractor. __________________ Knowlege is out there, you just need to know where to look.

08-05-2009, 10:25 AM
muttduck Kid Safe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 6,957	We keep a wad of twine in the truck we use to get square bales of hay. Works great to tie down the top and back rows when you have no tailgate. __________________ Custom stall signs and pet portraits, Wood Burned by hand with your equine's (or pet's) image: www.WoodburnedPetPortraits.com Self Defense Supplies, Stun Guns, Pepper Sprays: https://selfprotectionsupplies.com/

08-05-2009, 08:23 PM
dixiesmom Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 434	Get a 3 foot section of PVC piping, tie the ends of 2 pieces of baling twine together and run one end through piping. Then tie twine to bars on stall or nail on door or stall front and you have a blanket holder!! I actually found a piece of PVC piping so my current blanket holder was free except for the bale of hay!

08-06-2009, 09:38 AM
corporate cowgirl Long Yearling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,086	I heard Martha Stewart is going to do a segment on twine for a show this week--she'll probably use it in a sculpture or bridal bouquet or something! __________________

08-06-2009, 10:20 AM
littleacres Newborn Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4	Tote Bags My mother asked me to save all of the twine for her and she is knitting a tote bag that she heard about on one of the DIY stations. She is using the ornage stuff so that it will be waterpoof and it is turning out pretty neat looking. Will make a great beach bag as it won't matter if it gets wet and if it gets sandy you can just hose it off.

08-10-2009, 02:00 AM
farmergal Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 6,063	Hubby chuckled and told me I had to tell you all about my new use for baling twine. Sometimes it's the simple things in life that strike his funny bone. I wanted to hang one of those sticky fly papers you know the one that you thumbtack to the ceiling. I strung some twine and tied it to the loop in the fly paper. That way I could hang it at the height I wanted. Oops I hung it over a stall door. Now I have sticky flies falling on me, yuck! Any lower and I'd be wearing it in my hair. But the trap was full in no time. __________________ Knowlege is out there, you just need to know where to look. Last edited by farmergal : 08-10-2009 at 02:03 AM.

08-13-2009, 01:20 AM
train2rein Newborn Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 35	It is light and easy to carry, so I use it for quick tack fixes on the trail. I think the stuff is only second to duct tape!

08-15-2009, 12:44 PM
horsebabyhehe Long Yearling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,094	last week at work i saw one of the cowboys riding a horse with a throatlatch made of orange bailing twine braided with 4 pieces. it actually was really pretty i'm thinking of doing it __________________ I love you, my brother! ~In Loving Memory of My Best Friend, Galahad~

08-21-2009, 06:48 AM
Karen Cole Started Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,533	Wow lots of great ideas I think I'll see if the boys will do some of the halters, leads and hay nets. They can use them for a recycle project at our fair! Karen

09-18-2009, 11:34 PM
bunkie Halter broke Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 99	Good idea on the halter, so I decided to give it a try. I wanted it a bit stronger so I braided it and then braided the braids. Here is how it turned out. Wait til you see my next twine project, as soon as I can get a picture I will post it.

09-18-2009, 11:36 PM
bunkie Halter broke Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 99	I love this twine... Good idea on the halter, so I decided to give it a try. I wanted it a bit stronger so I braided it and then braided the braids. Here is how it turned out. Wait til you see my next twine project, as soon as I can get a picture I will post it.

09-19-2009, 10:13 AM
MontanaBaby Halter broke Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 66	I always say "If the handyman's secret weapon is duct tape then the farmer's secret weapon is baling twine!!"

09-19-2009, 11:57 AM
Rhaige9 Halter broke Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gooding, Idaho Posts: 125	how to tie a twine halter http://train.iceryder.net/rope_halter2.html

09-20-2009, 08:02 PM
islander Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 884	lol just fixed a fence with it

09-22-2009, 10:46 AM
Horse Show Mom Halter broke Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central, NJ Posts: 188	Had to laugh because I just used it last week to tie my daughters spurs on. Took off the leather to clean and forgot them at home. She just thought mom was nuts but it worked. Not pretty but funtional.

09-23-2009, 05:14 AM
enchanting Halter broke Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 197	I got a redneck one. I had a dog given to me that would eat everything. She had one of those snap together plastic doghouses, and she ate the clips off it. So I took lots of twine, and fastened the top and bottom to the doghouse together like it was a giant present I was wrapping with a bow. It worked until I was able to get her a much better doghouse that she wouldn't eat. __________________ Enchanting Acres Appaloosas www.enchantingacres.com