Whip Basics. The Forum

Rachel McCollough wrote:VERY nice plaiting, Roger!
It's a beauty!

For what it's worth I only close loop bind all TT core and belly ends, and just a few inches past the transition- from 4" to 14" of closed loop, but more than that of x binding.

Hi Rachel.

I sometimes experience that my belly ends get too stiff if i bind them - do you have any experience to share in that sence?

Very nice whip Roger - looks amazing

I don't mean to side track your thread Roger
Morten I use a Twisted Taper for my belly ends so they are already "stiff" in a sense, but like a cable will bend. I close loop bind over any TT as it covers and holds in place any drops in the twisted taper and also I've found it absolutely necessary to completely bind a Twisted Taper all the way to the tip (but not the plaited part of the belly necessarily- just the TT) as plaiting from the tip can be tricky and easy to twist if you're not really careful. If you have any more questions let's move to the Question and Answer section so we don't clog Roger's beautiful build thread! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXTjbY5MQbA&app=desktop

That's a beauty Roger!

Thank you Rachel, that was confusing me slightly; I've done ungutted TTs in the past and so the plaiting over the handle seemed like it would be bulky but now all is clear . How do you get a good weight from the whip if the core is all gutted?

Matt I'm going to copy your question to the questions and answers section so we don't sidetrack Rogers build thread, ok? I will sure do my best to answer you there.

Some folk use lead shot in their core, some use leaded fishing line. I like to use more bellies, so often two over a thin core and then yhe overlay. Just started doing 3 bellies in my heavier whips

Oops sorry Roger

I really don't mind the 'hijack' It's all good info.

Good! I would say it won't happen again but I would likely be telling a fib. A big, big fib!

With all this info out there there's no telling where we can spiral off to :P. My upcoming build thread will probably devolve into a discussion about cats.

Wow. my absolute respect for that work, This seam is a beauty. I even dont get the seams nearly this straight on short whips. Great work

Thanks Sebastian. I've worked really hard at trying to pull equally with both hands and slowing down a bit to ensure a good tension in the strands.

Dude, that's a mammoth effort.
Cracked it yet?

Not yet, gotta attached the fall and cracker. This week...

The combination of colors looks beautiful and both the plating as well as the taper are superb !!!
Congratualtions for having completed this Herculean task Sir Tuson !!!

All the best
Ben

I don't know how I missed this thread before but I'm glad I caught it this time. That whip is awsome. The colors are amazing together. I'd have to say that is probably the length and size whip that I prefer for general cracking. As Robby says not for the bom bom bom but for relaxed cracking. Once you get that mass in motion it is a beautiful thing how they just crack themselves. Can't wait for the final pictures.

Guys, the 11' is complete. Knotwork all done and I just need to wax it. Hopefully this week and I'll get some pics up.

Wow first time I've seen this thread.
Congratulations on the completion of this whip!
I have to agree, the color coordination and pattern is really appealing! And 11 feet long is getting up there!
That must have been quite a workout on your fingers mate!
I am looking forward to seeing the pictures

Congratulations, sir. I can only imagine how frustrating it was trying to keep strands that long untangled whilst braiding.

It actually wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Just slow to begibn with then speeding up as the cords shortened!