Yes I have. When I was a little boy, our hemi engined Crysler blew the fan belt near the salt river. An apache cowboy rode up and braided a temporary belt out of Yucca. We drove slowly back to the gas station without incident.Just remember the cardinal rule about plant use: learn the skill,then use modern materials. It doesn't take much human activity to denude small areas.Exotic plants are exempt and may be obliterated.<br><br>