blrobison
ArboristSite Lurker
I'm looking to make my own chainsaw lanyard since I haven't been able to find one that quite fits all my needs. The one I have now works ok but I might add an additional metal loop or snap hook so that I can clip the chainsaw right near my hip.
My initial strategy on making this new lanyard is using tubular webbing, sew a loop on one end for girth hitching to my saddle, the other end for attaching the chainsaw will be a small snap hook, then right behind that will be a medium sized snap hook or carabiner for easy clipping to my hip loop. I may add other attachment points when I see fit but that's the basics of what I want.
The part that I'm concerned about is what kind of thread should I use for sewing this all together? I didn't really want to use traditional thread for clothing and such since I expect that quality of thread would be too weak for this line of work. I'm wondering if anyone has had any success with a certain kind of thread for arborist applications or have other advice on how to go about making a custom chainsaw lanyard.
My initial strategy on making this new lanyard is using tubular webbing, sew a loop on one end for girth hitching to my saddle, the other end for attaching the chainsaw will be a small snap hook, then right behind that will be a medium sized snap hook or carabiner for easy clipping to my hip loop. I may add other attachment points when I see fit but that's the basics of what I want.
The part that I'm concerned about is what kind of thread should I use for sewing this all together? I didn't really want to use traditional thread for clothing and such since I expect that quality of thread would be too weak for this line of work. I'm wondering if anyone has had any success with a certain kind of thread for arborist applications or have other advice on how to go about making a custom chainsaw lanyard.