Paracord Threading Needle

This tutorial will show you how to make a threading needle to use when making turk’s head knots. You should make a few at a time incase you lose one. I purchased the 2” aluminum screw post at Menards (UPC 738287861648) for less than a $1.

You can discard the screw that came in the package.

Step 1: Tools and Material

Tools needed:

- Hacksaw

- Drill press

- File

- Sandpaper

Material:

-2” aluminum screw post

Step 2: Put in the Drill Press

Leave about half of it sticking out of the chuck. I don't tightened the chuck as much as I would on a drill bit.

Step 3: Cut Off the End

With the drill press running, cut off the end with a hack saw. Make sure you have eye protection on!

Step 4: File the End

I use a fine file to smooth down the end. Once its down to a nice point, you can use 220, then 400 sand paper to make a smooth surface if you want.

Step 5: Done

Thats it. Just about any melted end of a paracord will go into the threaded end of the needle (no need to cut/melt it any differently). If there is a big glob of melted paracord, just cut it off, and don't melt as much next time. Go out and make a turks head knot.