Understanding Wood Finishing, 3rd Revised Edition. Bryan Lynch

cheap, and available at most stores or websites that sell paracord. You tie one end of the paracord to the frame and simply wrap the rest around it. Their flat shape means they fit well inside a pack. They can also be hung on the outside of a pack. By using one of these wrap organizers, it’s easy to hold onto those small lengths, too.

       PARA-TIP: DIY Cordage Organizer

      You can make DIY paracord organizers out of common items. For example, take a thick piece of cardboard, like an aluminum foil core, and wrap your paracord around it. The downfall is that when the cardboard gets wet, it will break apart. You can also use a soup or soda can to wrap cordage around.

       PARA-TIP: Organize Your Spare Yarns

      In my workshop, paracord scraps have a funny way of finding uses. I never throw anything out. Instead of throwing away the yarns and sheaths and scraps, use an empty sewing thread spool as a yarn carrier. You can keep adding scraps to it by tying the ends together using a sheet bend or a double fisherman’s knot. By having this spool of yarns available, you can keep more of your paracord intact instead of gutting it for material.

      Most sewing spools have a notch cut into the top, where the end of the thread can be held. You might have to use the tip of a knife to widen it slightly to accommodate the larger yarn.

      Some of these carriers are even specifically made for paracord and have a built-in razor for cutting and a holder for a lighter.