Whip Basics. The Forum

Paul what I've seen you do you will be even better, you have the ability. Just practice. You can do it!!! I've said it before, but- here you have the information and support, the best accurate information and best possible friendly support, it's just application from there. All that I do well came from our community here at WB, other beginners and professionals! And first, from Robby, for the opportunity to have WB and learn. It is what he has made it. Best place on the Internet.

Thank you, David! My youngest says he wants one like that but with black and gold... Sounds like a good idea for Christmas!

Aw now Taylor, professional I am not, but thank you
I have a bull whip to conquer if it doesn't whup me first. After the swipe ship sheep shop . I will have to send it to you for inspection of the knots, Taylor, if you would be willing to look them over when I get to it. But you would have to crack it and make sure they are solid...

Your youngest has good taste. Black and gold are my colors; I just love the regal look of it. My next whip will be in black and gold. Maybe this time, it'll be a bit better.

David, that he does . I will show him! I'm sure your next whip will be, you strive for excellence so each will be better! Oh I am excited to see what you make, David!!!

It would be my honor Rachel. Only because Lasse is so far from us.

Oh Thank you, Taylor! My tightening the knots down just seems to go wrong every time. But, when I get back from Minnesota, I'm gonna get that bull done one way or another. I'm tired of it hanging on my 2X4 stud wall taunting me. So, November-December. I sure hope!

8 ft 16 pl 12 inch handle.

Am I seeing things or are there two slightly different colors? Looks great.

Nope, you're not seeing things . I had these big intentions of making this for the whip swap. All coyote brown from a 3,000 ft roll. Yeah- the company had rolled 3 1,000 foot rolls on the same roll, but they evidently were slightly different. Couldn't see it until I waxed. Decent thong moves ok but, oh was I..... Frustrated!

Oh I forgot to say, thank you Craig!

Craig's eyes are better than mine. I can't see the difference. It just looks very nice!

Rachel - I think the variation in color actually adds to the overall esthetics of the whip. It's like when you watch them lay wooden laminate floor on the DIY shows. The slats never look the same so the trick is just too lay all of the slats out and arrange them so that none of the identically colored slats are grouped together. That's the same effect your whip seems to have.

Thank you, Mr. Robert!
Thanks, Craig. It's one of those things that are frustrating at the time and have to get a little space from it to see it differently. Like staring at a painting too long, I reckon!

That looks really good. The two slightly different colors work together quite nicely, the thong looks more alive this way than it would with just one solid color.


- Pokkis

Ok. Now that I look at it closer, what's up with the last six inches before the fall? That's some different technique that I'm not familiar with.

That whip looks like a very handy working whip to me. The handle has no unnecessary decorations and/or edges - it looks solid and authentic. The twisted fall adds to the overall look, and the (kind of) two tone colored thong brings it to live. You just used the wrong word. It is not "Frustration". The word, you were looking for, was "Proud"...

Robby

Nice work!

I especially like your idea of a temporary " try it out" handle.
Sure is better than completely finishing the piece and finding out
it's not quite right and having to take off a finished handle to be able to
work on it.

With all the experienced makers and practitioners here on WB I really have inspiration and aspirations.

I like the look. I think the color change worked in this case. That happens sometimes even with the same manufacturer. I've had 500' spools of rust color change to 2 different colors after waxing. You did just fine and as Robby said, be proud

Very neat looking whip with a beautifully consistent taper, you should really be proud : )

Thanks, Pokkis, it does show movement better even though it is just a slight difference. You are right!
Robby thank you, I guess I just needed to back up and see it differently!
Thanks, Ron! I feel the same way about all the experienced makers/practitioners on WB, we have so much good to learn from!

Craig, the twisted end, though done many different ways, is a common way to finish a cow whip. I really like it for simplicity and quick to tie on fall! I usually try to put an inch of twisted taper for every foot of thong but I altered my core a bit and have been having a good bit of difficulty sizing subsequent layers as I want. Instead of a seven foot I end up with an 8.... If I want a 6 it turns out a 7.... I have enough practice now I can sit down and do the math. I hope

Rachel, this is a present for me, right? Yeah? OMG!!! :P