text: what uses can you for twine rope? in research for make believe  man  going  back in time,(15 cen.) with twine, baking soda, and a pocket knife. could some one please help me . thank you twine rope was used to strap or secure timber together to create a raft, a lean too, secure a knife to a pole to create a spear.  to bind splinters of wood to make a barrel for water or wine. to make a catapult or a trebuchet, which were very affective when armies invaded a fort or castle.