Diy marudai- traditional Kumihimo braiding stand

In this video I will show you how to make an affordable, easy to make kumihimo stand- the marudai.
The marudai is used in traditional, Japanese style kumihimo.
Enjoy the video!
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[@abdallahsadeloud5932]

you are perfect bro keep posting im second one

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

Thanks, Marduk. Another nice video.

[@DeeJazz]

Good job .. congratulations..just keep posting

[@travishulbert2412]

Looking forward to the tutorials using this.

[@arghc]

There is one detail your tutorial lacks: refining the surface of the mirror (top of the marudai is called a mirror). The area around the central hole should be a gentle funnel shape (start tapering at around hole+(radius/2)) and the outer edge should be rounded off. This is to reduce stress on the braiding elements, especially since you'll be adding weights to both ends. Admittedly this is less important if you're braiding paracord, a very durable substance, but important if you're braiding thread. Very important if you're braiding delicate thread like rayon or silk. Crucially important if you're braiding wire. Of course, in addition to the shape, the surface should be sanded down to a fairly fine grit as your threads will be sliding around over it, a lot.
A quote I remember from long ago (paraphrased): take a stool with a solid wood top, drill a hole in it and then *sand the snot out of it*. 8-)

[@Kateoe]

But the cutting boards do have rounded edges and are sanded to a very fine grit?

[@bobbyhall3636]

I hope we can circle-back to our first project, and find-out how to create something other that the dog-leash. I'm thinking keychains, etc. I'm looking forward to seeing how to finish the marudai, with the thread/paracord/rope/whatever cut-outs to load the cord.

[@kzookid2051]

A marudai doesn't have slots. The weight of the bobbins and the bag keep the tension on the cords to keep them in place. Foam disks have the slots to hold the cords because they're hand-held and don't stay level constantly, and they get set down. They need the slots to keep the cords from sliding around.

[@tanalee229]

It would have been nice to show what it is used for, Marko. The "funnel" edge for the center hole mentioned by someone else is essential for a smooth "flow" of the cord. But nicely done. Thank you! ... Love the rope mat, too!

[@Paracordguild]

Will be a while till I transition from the disc to the marudai, a lot to cover on the disc and plate for now.

[@Delboyu2525]

do you have a tutorial for the rug that the stool is standing on?

[@Paracordguild]

This is the one you are looking for:
czcams.com/video/eQAcDzyibkE/video.html

[@derholzwurm360]

und was macht man mit dem Teil

[@brplatten1273]

Ok what is it and how do you use it ?

[@TheMcmonies]

Google is your friend... It is used for Kumihimo braiding

[@tanalee229]

I know what it is and how to use it, but I found that to be missing in this video, too. : )