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the keeper join MUST have north, south , east , west movement to be able to function correctly

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Hi Holmes,

Stock whip keeper , lenght will depend on width, with the hinging being on the handle keeper with little or no hinge on the thong . It should be loose enough that the handle keeper be able to hinge in any direction. you dont want it too tight.

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Hi all
Here is a diagram that may be useful for those wanting to re-tie the fall hitch.

Cheers
Chris Barr
http://www.deadringer.com.au
Editor APWA Journal
http://www.apwa.org.au

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Great Stuff Adam congrats from AUS.
Looking forward to seeing you in Australia shortly .
Cheers
Chris

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G'day Aldo, 0.6 would be the min. for a 6ft 12 plait all roo construction. You won't have to much left over. This would be pretty much standard for most whipmakers in Aus. Yes, cut all the wider parts of the whip from the outside of the hide starting with your core then the bolster then your belly s...

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Hi KeepaySF

Check this link out it will help you http://www.apwa.org.au/forum/viewthread ... read_id=79

Cheers
Chris

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G'day Holt, I would not be to concerned, this will not affect the action to much, mainly cosmetic. The best thing to do would be to give it a good roll on a solid table with a smooth peice of timber about 2- 3 inches wide then let it hang instead of storing it rolled up. This is more than likely cau...

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CONGRATS ... Adam , we knew you could do it ..
safe trip back to Oz mate ,
the Barr klan

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G'day Mannie, It is Called Hassett's Four corners This trick was originally performed By Dan Hassett, single handed then later , his son Charlie Hassett perfected the routine with 2 hands. I have a short video of Charlie (Now 70) performing this trick, that I took when visiting with him a couple of ...

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Gday ya'll, what a great idea... especially for those starting out . Thought I'd send you some prices for Chris's work & a reference to the site - where we have a bull pictured . up to & including 8ft - 12 Plait - AU$670- 10ft - AU$690- (prices as of 18/6/08 + subject to change without notic...

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G'day Adam
Will be looking forward to the visit had a great time when you were here last .
Yes we will definately look into doing an article or 2 whole you are here.
Cheers mate
Chris

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Hi all The Australian Plaiters and Whipmakers Association has a new website http://www.apwa.org.au . I know that there are quite a few members that frequent COW that may not know about the new site . Also others that have an interest in whipmaking that may like to join the APWA as I've seen quite a ...

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Morning Ya'll have a little more time this morning .. thought I should add in a couple names .. 2 of our most respected whippies in Maurice Doohan & John McMaster .. hence the Trophy being called the Doohan/McMaster Trophy ( the prize the plaiters chase over here - for the national championships...

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Gday IndyW/Bee, Kerri Barr here , yes mate , plenty of great whippies here in Oz - your welcome to order through us , & have your dad contact us , once he arrives , to arrange delivery . Chris - my other half - is 5 times Aussie Champ , The other names that bear on this Trophy are Dennis Gardner...

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Hi All Have just Put another knot instruction on the website , 7 bight 9 part this is a very simple knot to tie and can be doubled to increase the size . Looks very attractive if you use 2 colours . Check the downloads section of our site http://www.deadringer.com.au or follow the link in the previo...

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Hi all
If any one is interested in a particular pattern we would be more than happy to construct a diagram of instruction ... Will be putting up some more basic pattern designs shortly will keep you all posted
Cheers
Chris & Kerri

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Gday Sergei,
no probs .. we're hoping to get some more onto the site sooner rather than later !
take care & bye for now
Kerri

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Hi all Have added a downloads section to our website which has some instructions on plaiting patterns and also on how to tie some turkshead knots ... these can be viewed at http://www.deadringer.com.au/forum/downloads.php will be adding a lot more stuff like this in the future ... Cheers Chris &...

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G'day all If you are interested Chris has just done some updates on the website with quite a few different whips, you can take a look at them here http://www.deadringer.com.au/album/leather_gallery.html A couple of close up shots and enlargements of the whip pictured above ... Have a great day Cheer...

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Hey Dan,
thanks for your reply ... passed along your message to the boss ... :*)
handle is 6"s between the knots , 8"s in total

steel handle foundation with double plaited belly .. all solid roo
" she's as sweet as "

have a good one mate
Kerri

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G'day all, here's a pic of a kotcs style bullwhip Chris has just finished ... he's been talking about making one for a while now .. thought you fellas would be interested in seeing the finished piece . she rolls out beautifully + makes a fair amount of noise ... 12 plait in Saddle Tan ( which was a ...

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Hi ST I use shellac flakes all the time ...for small quantities use a sealable glass jar fill it half with flakes then fill with Metholated spirits put the lid on then give it a shake every couple of minutes for about 10 minutes . Set this aside and let it settle (this can take from a couple of days...

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Gday y'all in the present ~ the last journal to come from ramskull has been posted, the material - from members - that is still there, to go to print , is coming along with everything else, to be passed over to the new editor/s of the journal . There is a lot of concern starting to build over here ,...

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G'day ya'll, well Chris & I made it home from our 3000km trip , only just though , more than half the state is in flood , the far north, where Ron's funeral was held , experiencing the start of a fantastic wet season ,hence, they were cutting the highway behind us as we headed for home & if ...

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Hi All, sorry we hadn't already done this , however , it was a 24hr non stop drive for us to get up here & we had to leave asap. Ron's funeral is on tomorrow which is the 12/1/08 @ 10.30am ( our Aust EST time) We will be passing on your tribute , at the funeral , that this 21 crack salute is occ...

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Hey all,
just thought I'd let you know that this is the time of the funeral.. This time exactly .. in 2 days ... might help with any time differences .
Cheers
Kerri

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In all seriousness...we have done a synchronous crack(s) in honor of fallen brethren. The last significant one was right after 9/11. I believe we lost a member in NYC on 9/11. I am sure the forum members here would be up to it, given that we at least know the day of the funeral/memorial. A volley o...

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Hi Everyone Thanks to all for thier kind words ....Kerri and I will be attending the funeral on Saturday .... We have been asked to say a few words on behalf of the APWA and will be Quoting the messages that have been posted on the various forums that we know of and personal emails that we have rece...

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Hi All Thanks Mola for posting this I tried last night but the server was down for repair ... This is a great loss, Ron will be missed dearly by all who have read his books ...He is a legend in plaiting cirles all over the world and there would not be a whipmaker or plaiter alive that hasn't gleaned...

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Hi Paul Here are some photos Of the Glen Innes whips http://www.deadringer.com.au/COW/12GI.jpg http://www.deadringer.com.au/COW/close1.jpg http://www.deadringer.com.au/COW/close2.jpg Pic of some handles laid out Adam mentioned you like that sort of shot . There are 2 whips in this pic that Adam made...

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Hi all Just thought you guys would like to see a pic of the whip that Adam made for Glen Innes http://www.deadringer.com.au/PICTURES/DSCN1813.jpg Adam did a great job with this whip and I thought he was very unlucky not to have placed higher . Kerri and I feel very privileged that Adam came to visit...

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Hi Whiskeyman Interesting subject... There are quite a few factors that contribute to the darkening of whips not just age ... handling them .. the plaiting soap that is used when making them ...and the tannery at which the hides were tanned .. Packers tannery can have different shades with different...

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G'day Adam

Hey what about "Madman Whiprich" Has a bit of a ring to it ..
Cheers mate
Chris
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G'day Paul Stockwhip classes... "Open" This classes is open to anyone... "Novice" This class is open to anyone who has not won at any of the major plaiting comps... Junior : Open to anyone under the age of 16 or 18?? counts you out mate ;0) Plaited Belt .Open to anyone Plaited ha...

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Hi Paul The only specific for the Glenn Innes comp is it must be a stockwhip... 2 toned work is looked upon more favourable than single colour work ,length and string count is at your own discretion.. The organisers of the comp are looking to make this bigger and better every year. last year there w...

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Congrats Simon very nice looking whip . We didn't send anything down this year after Sydney Royals packing methods damaged the pendant that Kerri made last year which cost $400 to get fixed... .. I really like the 2 tone grape vine on the handle and your pattern work is very striking ..Keep up the g...

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Hi James
If you substitute the crisco for mutton/rendered sheep fat you would have a pretty good dressing/plaiting soap. Try to stay away from any of the oils .
Cheers
Chris
http://www.deadringer.com.au

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Hi Adam
I'll agree with you on a copy of the bound journals of the APWA the most comprehensive text on the art of whipmaking that you can get...
cheers
Chris Barr

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Hi Paul GREAT photos ...allways something to be learnt from the old whipmakers. Terrific job on the handle reproduction .... will be a tuff ask to make a thong to suit . Would love to see some bigger pics if you would like to email them to me direct.... If you still have the hendo thong with you ,ha...

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Gday to all,
wondering if anyone knows the wherabouts of Jerry Rasmussen, heard that he had shifted to somewhere near Wisconsin, late last year. Urgently need to make contact & any help you can pass on would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Chris Barr

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Hi Condor
I am very interested in your stock whip handle it looks unique.
Could you suuply some more info please ?
Cheers
Chris

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Hi all You could use a small bit of twisted rawhide as the handle foundation . Then flexability could be determained by the diameter and how tight it has been twisted.Have played with this idea a bit and it seems to be very effective especially for snakewhips.Rawhide is very versitle stuff and very ...

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Hi
Yes ,Simon I was wondering about the "Vendor" Tag also. As I have been making a few bullwhips of late .
Congrats on your effort at Sydney this year .

Cheers

Chris Barr
www.deadringer.com.au

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