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- Wed May 17, 2006 10:30 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: 8-plait bullwhip
- Replies: 15
- Views: 807
The handle is a little darker. I usually end up cutting ...I come over to the Cities about every Thursday to go swing dancing at the Tapestry. The dance starts about 10, so any Thursday you want to hang out, just let me know and I'll come over early. -Adam How come I live in Mpls and have never hea...
- Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:22 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: The Incredible Dissappearing Cracker!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1218
They can really fly (since they're moving at Mach 1+ hehe). Always try looking about 20 or 30 feet ahead of your crack direction. That's where mine ended up the one time I lost my cracker. If you tie the tip of the fall instead of the cracker it should solve the problem. I haven't lost one since I b...
- Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:15 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: New Whips
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2245
- Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:32 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Just bought my first whip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 549
Woohoo! You have hours and hours of fun ahead of you, congratulations! :D Just take it slow and be patient. When I first started cracking, I made the mistake of trying to do too many cracks at once...I was just swinging the whip all over the place (hehe, musta looked funny). Got myself some nice wel...
- Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:01 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Murphywhips.com Update
- Replies: 5
- Views: 374
- Fri Oct 15, 2004 12:25 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Just got my Joe Strain
- Replies: 15
- Views: 763
- Mon Aug 23, 2004 11:21 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: My new Indy whip from JERRY R! (PICS)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 678
- Mon Aug 16, 2004 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Cabelas safari shirt
- Replies: 13
- Views: 734
- Mon Aug 09, 2004 4:32 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: applying shellac
- Replies: 1
- Views: 188
- Fri Aug 06, 2004 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Webbing belts online source - UPDATED - BELTS ARE HERE!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 1888
Got mine right here:
http://www.georgia-outfitters.com/page49.shtml
Great price, great belts
Recommended by this thread:
http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic ... ight=belts
http://www.georgia-outfitters.com/page49.shtml
Great price, great belts
Recommended by this thread:
http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic ... ight=belts
- Fri Aug 06, 2004 11:06 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Well, I finished my first whip!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1324
- Thu Aug 05, 2004 1:27 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Well, I finished my first whip!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1324
- Thu Aug 05, 2004 10:27 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Well, I finished my first whip!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1324
Wow, Jace, that's an amazing first whip! I'm glad to hear you were able to get something out of my site. I know I'll be going back to review it in detail when I start my next whips in a couple weeks or so. -Mark Thanks Mark! Your site was EXTREMELY helpful and I referred to it often during this pro...
- Thu Aug 05, 2004 10:24 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Well, I finished my first whip!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1324
- Thu Aug 05, 2004 10:14 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Speaking of kangaroo hides
- Replies: 3
- Views: 248
Whoa, this is not good news at all. It figures this would happen just as I've begun to embark on whipmaking as a new hobby. :? But, whipmaking losses aside, I do feel for the little hippity-hops. Those poor animals having to go through that sort of suffering and starvation is just terrible. Even tho...
- Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:52 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Proud new "Baby Daddy" of Joe Strain Whip !
- Replies: 7
- Views: 564
- Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:47 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Well, I finished my first whip!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1324
:shock: ... One question for you, though: How much did the cow hide cost? I think I know the hide you're talking about, and in my experiences, the stuff is costly (amongst other reasons, that's why I make nylon whips). ... High Regards, Indiana_Hall The cow hide I bought was $3.99 a square foot and...
- Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:35 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Well, I finished my first whip!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1324
... The veg-tanned cowhide does look a lot like veg-tanned/bark-tanned kangaroo hide. The only thing that I would wonder is how that tannage will hold up compared to a 'roo whip. Same here. I haven't cut my roo strands yet, but I'm sure they'll be less prone to breaking during stretching than the c...
- Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:14 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Bring it on! I have ordered my Wested horsehide!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1220
- Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Mk VII source, 10 "beat up" bags, £5 each July -04
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1873
- Tue Aug 03, 2004 11:59 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Well, I finished my first whip!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1324
- Tue Aug 03, 2004 11:58 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Well, I finished my first whip!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1324
Just a question, where did you get your side of cow leather from? It looks nice, and most of the cow I've been coming across has been kind of crappy. Thanks, Jim Hi Jim, I went down to Tandy Leather and picked out the cowhide myself. Nice natural veg-tan. I went with 2-3 oz since I don't have a spl...
- Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:01 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Well, I finished my first whip!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1324
Hehe, wow, thanks for the positive comments. I'll do my best to answer some of your questions. This was my first whip ever, I cut and tapered all strands from a side of cow leather, no fancy math degree required ;). I just took my time and took notes along the way to help figure things out. I had no...
- Mon Aug 02, 2004 9:18 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Well, I finished my first whip!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1324
Well, I finished my first whip!
Whew! It took me awhile, but I've just completed my first whip. Since this first one was only a test to see if I could actually do it, I used cowhide. My next one will be made from 100% Aussie 'roo. My hat's off to the blokes who make plaited goods on a regular basis, because they take a LOT of time...
- Wed Jul 28, 2004 9:39 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Shellac for whip...any recommendations?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 509
- Sat Jul 24, 2004 8:16 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Shellac for whip...any recommendations?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 509
check out my thread...it talks a lot about comparing colors of shellac : http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8489 Thanks bud, it was actually your thread that got me to start this one. :wink: Beyond that and this thread, I just got David Morgan's new book in which he talks a bit about she...
- Thu Jul 22, 2004 5:24 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Shellac for whip...any recommendations?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 509
- Thu Jul 22, 2004 2:29 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Shellac for whip...any recommendations?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 509
Shellac for whip...any recommendations?
I'm nearing the end of completing my first/practice whip and was wondering a bit about shellac. It's been brought to my attention that many whipmakers use it as a final finish coat on their whips. Are there any particular sorts of shellac folks around here like? As an alternative, has anyone tried N...
- Mon Jul 12, 2004 3:54 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: kangaroo hide whips
- Replies: 15
- Views: 664
- Mon Jul 12, 2004 1:41 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: About to Order a Strain Whip....AMBER PICS !! ...UPDATE 7/12
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1412
- Mon Jul 12, 2004 11:36 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: About to Order a Strain Whip....AMBER PICS !! ...UPDATE 7/12
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1412
I must admit, this is the first time I have heard of anyone using a shellac on their whips. I sorta like it. It gives the whip a durable looking finish. However, I'm wondering if any other whipmakers use shellac? What might be the pros and cons to it? Would it get flaky, or does it evenly wear off? ...
- Thu Jul 08, 2004 11:15 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Making a whip...strand width question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 816
Robert, Jerry, Adam and Paul, thank you all again for the advice. I echo your sentiments exactly, better too wide and too long than too narrow or too short. Not much you can do with leather that isn't there ;) . I just put the 2nd belly on last night and it went quite well. It took me about 3 hours ...
- Wed Jul 07, 2004 10:07 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Making a whip...strand width question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 816
- Tue Jul 06, 2004 3:37 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Making a whip...strand width question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 816
- Tue Jul 06, 2004 2:22 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Making a whip...strand width question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 816
Making a whip...strand width question
Well, I've decided to try my hand at making a whip and I'm making great progress so far. However, I have a question and would greatly appreciate any input from you whipmakers. Using the strand width calculation ( (dx4.6)/n=w ), I've found that the combined width of the strands wraps the handle about...
- Sun Jun 27, 2004 12:19 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: new cowhide bullwhip pics
- Replies: 7
- Views: 510
Adam, you do really nice work. I've peeked at your web site before and found it interesting that you experiment with other hides in addition to kangaroo. It's nice to know the ups and downs of cow vs. deer vs. roo. I'm fiddling with learning to make a whip right now myself using leather scraps (I th...
- Thu Jun 24, 2004 1:31 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Reduction in cost
- Replies: 23
- Views: 882
That's great news, Paul! Well, great in that it'll make my whip purchase easier to explain to my wife ;). No need for guilt, craftsmanship is hard to gauge in dollars. If you feel more comfortable with your new pricing, that's what's important. However, be careful not to sell yourself short, don't f...
- Mon Apr 19, 2004 7:33 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Bashing with a humidifier?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 666
- Mon Apr 19, 2004 3:36 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Bashing with a humidifier?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 666
- Mon Apr 19, 2004 11:14 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Bashing with a humidifier?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 666
Here's another option for ya: I just finished bashing my Akubra Federation Deluxe last night using the steam from my iron. It worked great! I found it a bit easier than steaming with the tea kettle, which I also used the night before. I also used the iron to flatten and re-shape the brim on a regula...
- Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:04 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Goat or lamb?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1865
I have the authentic lamb and it's great! It's light-weight enough for warmer weather, but keeps the cold out fairly well if I wear a sweater beneath it. I prefer the lamb because its texture is softer and smoother than the goat. However, you can't really go wrong with either choice, it's really up ...
- Mon Mar 15, 2004 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: ebay problem with Mk-VII bags
- Replies: 17
- Views: 769
- Fri Mar 05, 2004 4:23 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: I finally did it, Distressed and lookin good!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 938
Hey, that looks pretty good! Sandpaper is also what I used back in 1989 on a bomber jacket I had (I had no idea where to find a real Indy jacket back then). In fact, I used one of those vibrating power sanders and it made the whole thing quick and easy (however, I'm not sure I'd choose that weapon t...
- Tue Mar 02, 2004 10:33 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Wested cut; big/small?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 843
- Tue Mar 02, 2004 5:48 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Wested cut; big/small?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 843
- Mon Feb 16, 2004 3:44 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Contest Whip Picture UPDATED PHOTOS.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 624
- Fri Feb 06, 2004 8:46 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: I just ordered my Wested!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 836
- Thu Feb 05, 2004 10:54 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: I just ordered my Wested!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 836
- Thu Feb 05, 2004 4:37 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: I just ordered my Wested!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 836
I just ordered my Wested!
Sorry, I know these kinda threads probably get rather tedious, but I just ordered my FIRST Wested! I'm so excited about it that I had to share it with everyone here. I'm already counting the days til it arrives. :D As a new member, I was a bit hesitant to just go ahead and pull the trigger on this p...
- Wed Feb 04, 2004 12:12 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Never too cold for the lamb... ;) (pic + update)
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2015