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Sparky, you could make a "fire bullock whip" and really burn the calories with a workout.

Ron

Ron! That was actually my next idea haha I would have to really think it through though, to make it as durable as possible, but somehow still stiff.

Dann you Sparky...now I need to make one. I wasn't sure I was going to, but this settles it. What did you use for the handle, if I might ask.

hehehe you're welcome for helping you make the decision!
I used a 19mm diameter oak dowel. Originally wanted to use 16mm, but it was WAY too flexy, so I went 1 size up. Hope that helps!

That helps greatly.

Beatiful whips Sparky! Bullock seems very interesting!

That is quite possibly the coolest thing I have seen all day.

Thanks Jyri and Scott!! ^_^ Third day of having it and I still act like a child on christmas day with the bullock lol

I really like the plaiting on the handle of that bullock whip. Great work.

Sparky, your plaiting skills are awesome. I love your designs.

Thank you very much Chris and Roger! ^_^

That plaiting on the handle took me over 8 hours to do, only because the plait count is very high for the diameter, and therefore the fancy plaiting kept bunching up and I ended up having to do some weird vice action to get the staff in position (since my computer desktop is my workbench haha)

I've finished with two new whips! ^_^

I've been meaning to make myself a normal bullwhip for ages, cause my skills have improved so much since the last one I have haha Here's what it looks like!



Now, my gf is starting to get into whips, and while I have red hair, she has blue hair! And so, since mine was a fire themed whip, I decided to make her a water themed whip~



Finally, today we were at my gf's bestie's house, and she had this awesome dog sculpture out the front. I HAD to take a photo!



Also, here's a little bullock whip cracking~

https://youtu.be/RtxBNE85qy4

Hope y'all enjoy~

Splendid work, Sparky! I especially like your red bullwhip!

Great work Sparky!

Very nice, Brandon.

Sparky, you just keep getting better!

Sparky, your new whips look superb, thank you very much for sharing!

All the best
Ben

Brandon, I love the fire/water theme with you & your girlfriend. That bullock whip is just too cool. Well done!

Seems like I completely forgot about this thread :O
Thank you everyone! ^_^

Sparky - I really like the blue, what, and black whip. I really like whips that are non-symmetrical. I created a similar whip when I was copying a pattern of cord that was used by my Wood Badge den for our woggles.