Uses for baling twine?

amwosu · 03-11-2009, 03:03 PM

I'm always looking for ways to save money (to spend elsewhere

). Any reuse ideas for baling twine?
-Ann Marie

Orchid · 03-11-2009, 03:31 PM

I use mine to tie plants to trellises - but we use the green biodegradeable kind. I'm not sure what I would do with the red plastic stuff.

pvf · 03-11-2009, 03:47 PM

my dad's tank heater for the cattle is heated by a fire.. so we give all of ours to his to use in the burner. Might not be the best recycling away but he saves electricity.

paso_lover · 03-11-2009, 03:49 PM

Since someone broke the frame to my barn door (and I know your reading this, no names mentioned

) with the strong winds we are having it's keeping my door shut.

maplelawnstables · 03-11-2009, 04:10 PM

Oooh, oooh...I have one. I made it into a halter

. I forgot one of mine and needed to tie a horse up- so I grabbed two pieces (square bail size), tied a couple of knots, and voila- an instant "rope" halter.

Red Gate Farm · 03-11-2009, 04:17 PM

Crochetted or braided into a rug, they last almost forever!

ToveroMom · 03-11-2009, 04:23 PM

You can make a free haynet if you cut the twine right at the knot. They are rather small but make nice emergency nets.

http://www.equisearch.com/horses_car.../eqhaynet3477/

polopony · 03-11-2009, 09:03 PM

We use square bale hay string by taking 6 strands and braiding them (2 strands in each braid) and by leaving a loop at the end, you can run the other end thru it. We use these to tie up gates, fences, horses..whatever. By using 6 stings it seems to make the braids stronger and bigger. (we used to know an old feller that would braid them and then sell them for $1 each)

Gramma Sassy · 03-11-2009, 09:47 PM

Used baling twine is especially good for:

Wrapping itself around lawn mower blades in the summer

frozen into the snow it makes great little snares when one is slogging thru snow carrying water buckets or bales

emergency lead ropes/halters

tieing up plants to trellises

fixing stuff

zipper pull on my barn boots when the tab breaks thru

creating gordian knots when saved to use for fixing stuff

scrapchick · 03-11-2009, 09:50 PM

My saddle bags are tied on with baling twine.

Pretty high class.

Nikknock · 03-11-2009, 10:23 PM

Great for emergencies on trail...broken reins or girth straps. Also good for tieing loose leather flaps on saddles. Never mind when you need a belt...don't ask it's a long story.

Carri · 03-12-2009, 08:00 AM

Anti grazing reins for naughty ponies!

breburtch · 03-12-2009, 09:52 AM

Baling twine can have many uses.

-Quick fix for broken fencing(tying the broken, knocked down rails back together)till you can get it fixed properly
-broken latches on doors can be tied shut with it
-use for hanging bucket, horse toys etc in the stall
-Quick fix for certian tack when it gets broken if you can't replace it/have it fixed right away
- or if your crafty or just get bored and like doing things to pass the time you can always make lead lines and halters by braiding several pieces together

Chic · 03-12-2009, 10:44 AM

As mentioned before... it makes great reins/lead ropes. I had extra snaps so just braided the length that I needed. Worked great.

I tied together two ends of a hog panel to make a round bale feeder. Wrapped it with a lot of twine so the horses wouldn't get poked.

I have used it as an emergency shoe lace, belt and pony tail holder.

It also holds my barn door open so that the wind can't slam it shut.

Red Gate Farm · 03-12-2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

frozen into the snow it makes great little snares when one is slogging thru snow carrying water buckets or bales

Oh MAN Gramma Sassy, can I relate to that one!

Slim Pikkens · 03-12-2009, 06:30 PM

Using 4 hemp twines from square bales I fold them in half and half again and tie a single knot. Makes a great grooming whisk when the horses are shedding using the ends. The knot makes for a great massage as well.

DriftwoodAcres · 03-13-2009, 08:48 PM

Ummm, I make nifty bracelets out of them, along with a lot of cool woven decorations....I also have them as (temperary) screws on tack.

They also make good for blocking off areas

rivervu2 · 03-14-2009, 08:18 AM

Not my farm in case you're wondering!

azhorselover · 03-16-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Gate Farm

Crochetted or braided into a rug, they last almost forever!

You know I just saw this really pretty rug at Target for alot of money. I told my sister who was with me it felt like bailing twine. Maybe I should try it.

FLQuarterhorse39 · 03-16-2009, 12:22 PM

I use it to tie my buckets to the fence at feeding time. Keeps the horses from being able to tip their buckets or dump them over.

Also used for tying gates shut, tying panels together for extra support. Use them as markers[half buried] for my barrel racing barrels and poles.

Training forks!

Cheap tie downs, if yours breaks when you are about to run at a show!

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03-11-2009, 03:03 PM
amwosu Newborn Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 44	Uses for baling twine? I'm always looking for ways to save money (to spend elsewhere ). Any reuse ideas for baling twine? -Ann Marie

03-11-2009, 03:31 PM
Orchid Bombproof Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 11,048	I use mine to tie plants to trellises - but we use the green biodegradeable kind. I'm not sure what I would do with the red plastic stuff. __________________ Careful what you wish; Careful what you say; Careful what you wish; You may regret it; Careful what you wish; You just might get it. ~ Metallica, King Nothing

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pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,276	my dad's tank heater for the cattle is heated by a fire.. so we give all of ours to his to use in the burner. Might not be the best recycling away but he saves electricity. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

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paso_lover Kid Safe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sudbury Ontario Canada Posts: 6,679	Since someone broke the frame to my barn door (and I know your reading this, no names mentioned ) with the strong winds we are having it's keeping my door shut. __________________ "Some people feel compelled to cut off the heads of others in order to make themselves appear taller" ---Paramahansa Yoginanda

03-11-2009, 04:10 PM
maplelawnstables Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 499	Oooh, oooh...I have one. I made it into a halter. I forgot one of mine and needed to tie a horse up- so I grabbed two pieces (square bail size), tied a couple of knots, and voila- an instant "rope" halter.

03-11-2009, 04:17 PM
Red Gate Farm Started Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,362	Crochetted or braided into a rug, they last almost forever! __________________ "Humans is sneaky" - Scotty

03-11-2009, 04:23 PM
ToveroMom Pasture Pet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland TX Posts: 17,059	You can make a free haynet if you cut the twine right at the knot. They are rather small but make nice emergency nets. http://www.equisearch.com/horses_car.../eqhaynet3477/ __________________

03-11-2009, 09:03 PM
polopony Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 50	emergency tie ropes We use square bale hay string by taking 6 strands and braiding them (2 strands in each braid) and by leaving a loop at the end, you can run the other end thru it. We use these to tie up gates, fences, horses..whatever. By using 6 stings it seems to make the braids stronger and bigger. (we used to know an old feller that would braid them and then sell them for $1 each)

03-11-2009, 09:47 PM
Gramma Sassy Long Yearling Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,296	Used baling twine is especially good for: Wrapping itself around lawn mower blades in the summer frozen into the snow it makes great little snares when one is slogging thru snow carrying water buckets or bales emergency lead ropes/halters tieing up plants to trellises fixing stuff zipper pull on my barn boots when the tab breaks thru creating gordian knots when saved to use for fixing stuff __________________ ~God is good, but tiz best not to dance in a small boat~ VOTE FOR "DUSTY TRAILS HORSE RESCUE" DAILY IN THE PETFINDER SHELTER CHALLENGE! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

03-11-2009, 09:50 PM
scrapchick Kid Safe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 7,022	My saddle bags are tied on with baling twine. Pretty high class. __________________ ....And I will sail my vessel, 'til the river runs dry, like a bird upon the wind , these waters are my sky - I'll never reach my destination if I never try ...So I will sail my vessel ,'til the river runs dry ...

03-14-2009, 08:18 AM
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03-11-2009, 10:23 PM
Nikknock Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 1,131	Great for emergencies on trail...broken reins or girth straps. Also good for tieing loose leather flaps on saddles. Never mind when you need a belt...don't ask it's a long story. __________________ [COLOR="DarkOrchid"][B]When life gets complicated and full of s**t...go clean a stall and rid the world of some of it!!![/B][/COLOR]

03-12-2009, 08:00 AM
Carri Pasture Pet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 13,652	Anti grazing reins for naughty ponies!

03-12-2009, 09:52 AM
breburtch Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ennismore, Ontario Posts: 2,910	Baling twine can have many uses. -Quick fix for broken fencing(tying the broken, knocked down rails back together)till you can get it fixed properly -broken latches on doors can be tied shut with it -use for hanging bucket, horse toys etc in the stall -Quick fix for certian tack when it gets broken if you can't replace it/have it fixed right away - or if your crafty or just get bored and like doing things to pass the time you can always make lead lines and halters by braiding several pieces together

03-12-2009, 10:44 AM
Chic Coming two Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,580	As mentioned before... it makes great reins/lead ropes. I had extra snaps so just braided the length that I needed. Worked great. I tied together two ends of a hog panel to make a round bale feeder. Wrapped it with a lot of twine so the horses wouldn't get poked. I have used it as an emergency shoe lace, belt and pony tail holder. It also holds my barn door open so that the wind can't slam it shut. __________________ Jewlery For Your HorseThe Kelley Square "I cannot do everything, but I can do something; and because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do." Edward Hale

03-12-2009, 06:30 PM
Slim Pikkens Seasoned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,047	Using 4 hemp twines from square bales I fold them in half and half again and tie a single knot. Makes a great grooming whisk when the horses are shedding using the ends. The knot makes for a great massage as well.

03-13-2009, 08:48 PM
DriftwoodAcres Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 734	Ummm, I make nifty bracelets out of them, along with a lot of cool woven decorations....I also have them as (temperary) screws on tack. They also make good for blocking off areas __________________ I've seen my horse a million times. And yet, everytime I see her, she still takes my breath away.

03-16-2009, 12:22 PM
FLQuarterhorse39 Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MacClenny, Florida Posts: 961	I use it to tie my buckets to the fence at feeding time. Keeps the horses from being able to tip their buckets or dump them over. Also used for tying gates shut, tying panels together for extra support. Use them as markers[half buried] for my barrel racing barrels and poles. Training forks! Cheap tie downs, if yours breaks when you are about to run at a show! __________________ If you want a stable friendship, get a horse.