Chapter 237: Big Brother is a Craftsman
Under the cover of night, Bifang was sweating profusely as he hammered the logs again and again, trying to split them into logs of equal size as soon as possible.
There is one thing that Bifang has never told anyone else, that is, he has a mild obsessive-compulsive disorder...
If the logs are of different lengths or thicknesses, it will be very uncomfortable and will require more effort.
However, doing so is not completely meaningless. If the logs are of the right size, the raft will naturally be more solid and less likely to have any accidents.
Yes, that's right, I did this for greater safety. When surviving in the wilderness, stability is the most important thing!
[I chopped wood all day today, but I just watched it all day. It’s unbelievable]
[Lao Fang can definitely make a name for himself as a part-time lumberjack. My house is being renovated recently, so I want to ask how much it would cost to ask Lao Fang to make furniture for me? ]
[Big hammer eighty, small hammer forty]
[Wuhu? So cheap (dog head)]
[Why did Lao Fang peel off all the bark? 】
"Because I want to use tree bark to make ropes. Tree bark is the best plant fiber. It is used to tie up the raft. Moreover, plant fiber is not afraid of water. It will even become tougher after contact with water."
Bifang used up his last bit of strength to raise the sledgehammer high and smashed it down.
There was a crisp crackling sound.
The big tree under my feet broke with a sound.
"Huh, finally all the pieces are cut."
Bifang wiped the sweat from his forehead and did not sit down on the ground to rest immediately. Instead, he ran to the fire to check whether the squid was cooked. He found that the heat was just right and the aroma of burnt food was everywhere.
He sat aside, picked up the squid and started eating to replenish the day's physical energy. When he was thirsty, he drank a sip of bottled rainwater. His life was very different from that of a few days ago, and he looked like a poor farmer striving to become well-off.
Comfortable and relaxed.
After eating and drinking, Bifang began to weave ropes.
"The best rope material is actually shrubs, the stems of plants such as nettles, but bark is enough for us. Even if the quality is not enough, we can win in quantity to ensure that our raft is strong and stable."
Bifang pointed to a pile of bark on the open ground. There was so much bark that he could use it to tie up the entire raft three times in the normal way, so there was no waste at all.
It is not complicated to weave a rope. Bifang first takes a piece of intact bark, removes the wood, and then scrapes off the surface layer of the fiber with a stone. This surface layer does not increase the strength of the fiber, but makes the fiber more fragile.
Finally, Bifang rubbed the intact plant fiber on his hands to make it soft.
"Before we weave the rope, we have to be careful not to let the fibers come into contact with water, otherwise the twisted rope will shrink and become loose."
Bifang took out a bundle of fibers, tied one end together, and after fixing it, evenly divided it into three strands. Put the left strand in the middle, and then put the right strand on it, and then wrap the left strand around the middle and put it in place, and so on, continue winding, it looks a bit like a braid.
"This method of braiding is called a braided rope. The wire is divided into three strands and braided together to make a thicker and stronger rope. If you need to lengthen it, you can stagger the strands and add new fibers. The rope made in this way should be as tight and smooth as possible. If you are not experienced, you can also use the hand-twisting method to make the rope."
"Besides this, there are other methods, such as the wrapping method. That is, you put the plant fibers together and rotate them. The direction doesn't matter. The main thing is to keep the direction of rotation consistent. Because of the time constraints, I won't demonstrate it here."
As he spoke, Bifang had already raised the rope in his hand and showed it to the audience under the camera. The surprising thing was that this piece of rope did not look like it was handmade at all. It was actually no different from what we usually see. In fact, because it was handmade, the rope became more beautiful.
"There are no key points here. You may get it after practicing a few times. Girls who like to braid their hair may be more skillful. The only point we need to pay attention to is that when we make the rope, the thickness of each fiber should be equal, and each fiber itself should also maintain uniform thickness. If the thickness of each fiber is uneven, the thin part of the rope will be easily broken when it is stressed."
Bifang wrapped a circle of hemp rope around each of his hands and exerted force with both hands. The thin rope made of tree fibers instantly straightened out, leaving a deep mark on the flesh of his arms without any sign of breaking.
So strong?
The audience was surprised. They didn't expect that a piece of handmade rope could be so strong. Could they start tying wood?
"Not enough, not enough."
Bifang shook his head. "We need to weave two more strands and combine them into one in the same way. That way, it will be strong enough and will not break after drifting on the sea for more than ten days. You know, we may encounter a storm. One strand of rope may keep the raft strong, but it cannot guarantee that it will be safe in the storm. We must be fully prepared. If something unexpected happens at sea, you will have no chance to regret it."
[666, cautious enough]
[Do I have to twist the hemp rope all night? 】
[When will it set sail? I can’t wait! Go for it!]
[What should I do with the life raft? Don’t want it anymore? ]
"Of course, why ? I made the raft just in case."
Bifang shook his head. Only children make choices. Of course adults want them all.
No matter whether it is a life raft or a raft, he will not abandon either of them. Instead, he will combine them. Only when the two become one can he sail smoothly on the sea. He will not be afraid of smaller sharks when the time comes.
Come and have a shark feast!
That's called riding the wind and waves!
Thinking of this, Bifang's hands moved faster, and he rolled out several hemp ropes in a row with his hands at a very fast speed. It was not until the number of people in the live broadcast room began to decrease significantly that he realized it was late and it might be early morning in China, so he stopped and prepared to rest.
Nothing happened overnight
When the audience watched the show the next day, Bifang had already finished twisting the hemp rope and was ready to build the raft.
[Damn, is it that fast? ]
[Is Lao Fang still rubbing after he has gone offline? 】
【Dedicated and serious】
[Ah, this... Big Brother is also a craftsman, and makes a living from his craft.]
"Of course not."
Bifang shook his head. He slept in the life raft after the show ended last night. He just got up early today and made preparations before the show started. He rolled most of the bark into ropes, all three in one. Each one was as thick as a little finger and looked extremely strong and durable.
Next comes the most exciting building moment, pushing the boat into the sea!
Placing the logs on the beach, Bifang first picked out the two thickest and longest logs. These two logs were different from the other logs and obviously had different functions.
Something like a foundation?
The audience couldn't help but think of it.
But unexpectedly, Bifang lifted the two logs to the side of the life raft and then placed them on both sides of the raft.
What is this for?
The audience was completely confused.
