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Sven, done that and it was not good
So i got more and more annoied about this problem and decided to do something about it.

I gave it good binding and 18plat sleeve.


Now it feels like it really has some meat on it. As i made few rollouts it felt about right. I'm going test it today. You really can see how fast that white starts to get dirty

Looking good Jyri.

Ron

Nice

Thanks!

It is different whip now i didnt take video to see how it flows, but it feels a lot better now.

It looks great, and looks like you executed a cool fix!

Thank you Rachel!

So i finally got a moment for this project.
I made brass spacers, cutted birchbark, stackked them and peened it.


After 40-60min in oven about 100c i peened it some more and gave it rough grinding



After that i started to figure out the final shape


Next time i will get the size and shape ready. I put it to drill and grind it while it spins. Then i make wooden cover to that steel.

This is going to be splendid, Jyri! Is there any chance it will be ready for Wednesday, Finland's 100th birthday?

Thanks Robert! I hope it would be. It needs about 1,5-2hr to finish it.

It's looking very good Jyri.

Ron

Looking great Jyri!

That looks very nice, Jyri.

Thank you!
Today i sanded it to final shape and made a tube from curly birch.


Next step is to make foundation to the transition and make a knot. I have to make new fall and clean it up a bit and hopefully take some picks outside if i have sunlight.
Bircbark really feels like heaven in your hand

Looking very good, Jyri!

That look so cool, Jyri, beautiful craftsmanship!

Thanks!
Here is the knot

It looks kind of bulky, but the thong is a little beefy. The handle really balances the whip as it is one heavy handle.

Very Nice! Good work!

Cool Jyri! I love how the heel looks. Good job!

Fantastic!