A maypole braider, aka a circular braider, is a type of horn gear braider that makes braided tubes, like one of those woven finger traps or that lovely bit of gutted paracord that’s jazzing up your ...

Mechanizing the production of textiles was a major part of the industrial revolution, and with the convenience of many people are recreating the classic machines. A perfect example of this is [Fraens] ...

Watch full episodes of the Science Channel Series "How It's Made." This is how rope is made. These ropes are made from thousands of nylon fibers that are finer than human hair, but stronger. To make ...