First try at a bull

[Rachel McCollough]

Aaaaand I couldn't help myself...
Waxed and made a twisted taper loaded fall, three lines of sufix leaded line, stitched shut. Loop for cracker. And a tapered sinew cracker.
I took the pic before I waxed the fall... It was getting late.

Tyler, loaded fall definitely.
You know what you're talkin bout

[Ron May]

Rachel, have you tried to crack it yet ?

Ron

[Rachel McCollough]

Yes sir I couldn't wait.... I'm not patient enough! Stiff at first but after all four of us had a turn it started gaining some fluidity. Lonnie said it was fairly accurate, and I could see it tracks straight enough that with a bit more cracking it will be on.

[Ron May]

Rachel, outstanding .

Ron

[Rachel McCollough]

I was fairly tickled about it. thank you :-)

[Sir Roger Tuson]

You are an inspiration to us all Rachel. No fear in trying new techiniques and and self critical enough to get things right! Awesome.

[Rachel McCollough]

Thanks, Roger, you've been a huge inspiration too. The whip you made with the firecracker colors and black? Fantastic!!! And your knots....
I may have to go to the shop and tie a knot with my rasp.

[Ron May]

Rachel, tying a knot with your rasp you will have to watch out for fraying.

You could make your own TH-1 by using the tube from a toilet paper or paper towel roll and pins. It's not as good or solid to work with but it would work in a pinch.

Ron

[Sir Roger Tuson]

Thanks, Roger, you've been a huge inspiration too. The whip you made with the firecracker colors and black? Fantastic!!! And your knots....
I may have to go to the shop and tie a knot with my rasp.

Thank you Rachel. I did like that one! Yes, I do like doing the THs.

[Tyler Blake]

That's really cool Rachel!

[Robert Gage]

Splendid, Rachel!

[Rachel McCollough]

Ron fraying would definitely be an issue! I need to just hang in there and tie the Turks Head on, great idea on the cardboard tube as well, thank you!

Roger I'm glad you enjoy tying them, they are beautiful knots. I'm going to get it one day. I can't wait to see what you're making for the donation whip! I have a core started...

Thanks, Tyler! I am delivering an ox whip today so I will be in town and finally get to see some video, yeah!

[Sir Roger Tuson]

I'm working on the second belly of the Charity Snake at the moment. Overlay colours yet to be decided but I must confess to leaning towards a Coral Snake design as I've never done one.

[Tyler Blake]

Roger, I recommend it- it's a fun pattern to do, and very attractive besides!

[Rachel McCollough]

Roger that would really be cool!
Here's Hagen giving the whip a whirl.
https://youtu.be/JuozpMp08Jk

[Robert Gage]

Ha! Well tested, Hagen!

[Ron May]

Rachel, he's turning into quite a whip cracker.
It handles nicely .
Thank you for sharing that.

Ron

[Tyler Blake]

He's doing really well!

[Rachel McCollough]

Thank you Mr. Robert, Ron, and Tyler! Hagen says thank you very much too.

[Sir Roger Tuson]

Nice relaxed action from both Hagen AND the whip!