Club Obi Wan

jabahutt70

Whipdude, thanks for the kind words in your review. I'd been waiting to post anything, in case others had any questions. Doesn't look like it, so thanks for the review.

~Steve.

http://www.neawhips.com

jabahutt70

Yep, I'm stilllll waitin' on ya Stokes. Come on now, lemme hear ya!

Steve.

jabahutt70

Hollowpond, thanks for posting that vid, it was gr8! And you're very welcome. Looks like it was a lot of fun with the kids. I'll post it soon on the Noreast Whips Blog. It'll be on this page, http://noreastwhipblog.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!67BCBDB7CB3E81F4!176.entry . Steve. http://www.neawhips.com

jabahutt70

Nick, gr8 lookin' mini-Indy! Looks nice & I love the taper to it. Looks like it's fun to use. Good job.

Steve.

www.neawhips.com

jabahutt70

I received my copy a week ago today, so last Friday. Just watched it through last night on my laptop and thought it to be an excellent video for beginner whipcrackers. Also, as Tony mentioned somewhere, it's a great resource to learn some tips on teaching others how to crack. We all have friends &am...

jabahutt70

Thanks for posting the pics, Shagbd, and thank you for the kind words Dan & Chris! Also, I'd like to thank both Joe Strain & Paul Nolan for breaking down the specs for me, as well as the extra pics from Paul, much appreciated guys! The fall is also cut by Joe, as I really like the way he mak...

jabahutt70

The final owner of the whip you returned (after two months of enjoying it I might add), said it is the best whip he ever cracked and has a Steve huntress whip. He ordered another. R What's this? Now MY name is being dragged through the mud?! :lol: Just kidding, really, though maybe a bad joke and a...

jabahutt70

Hey Dalexs, looks pretty good, though the short strands I know musta really frustrated ya. On the knot foundation, I'm not sure how much electrical tape you put on, but if you can replace some of it with something a bit coarser, then the nylon will grab a bit better. I've used vetwrap a few years no...

jabahutt70

Yes, "Stratum Foundationing" is a patent-pending, revolutionary method that will take nylon whips into the next realm of whipmaking! :lol: right. Variety is the spice of life, and sometimes new words help make common terms sound a bit more interesting. Btw Tomek, whip looks good! Steve.

jabahutt70

Hey Tony, good to see you back! What forums like this need is whipmakers who have good bits of knowledge and like to start interesting debates

. Anyway, good to see you back.

Steve.

jabahutt70

I'm a little confused, Gus. Is it a 3rd plaited belly, or an extra bolster? The reason I ask is because the word bolster was in parenthesis next to the word belly.

Steve.

jabahutt70

Good looking whip, nammann. I agree with you on the way whips appear when bevelled on the flesh side only. To me, they look cleaner. Mike Murphy told me a while back he does this to his 8 and 12 plait whips. Good job!

Steve.

jabahutt70

Lauren, are the handles some type of composite, either plastic or fibreglass? How do they compare in weight with wood or cane?

Steve.

jabahutt70

Lauren, thanks so much for the compliments! It means a lot to me when another whipmaker gives kind remarks about a whip I've made, especially one of yours & Paul's caliber. Tell him I said thank you, too, :) . I think that if the fall knot looks a bit large, it's due to the nylon material itself...

jabahutt70

Hey Dan, thank you once again for the review. I always ask that people give me an honest review, what they like and don't like about a whip I've built them. So thanks again for the kind words. Though some of what you said Dan may be too deep for some people, I think that was an excellent explanation...

jabahutt70

Hey Tony, no worries! Thanks for posting the answer to my question. At least those little crops are good for something. I've thought of using them for the same purpose, as they're all over the place on ebay. Now I see it...that is the snake you made in the tutorial, aha :D ! I know you don't like th...

jabahutt70

Tony, great thread you started! I've enjoyed reading every post, even the really long ones, won't say any names :D . But great looking stock whip, love the colors. Can I ask what you used for the handle? The straightness of it doesn't appear to be cane. Dan (the fish), thanks for so many kind words!...

jabahutt70

Thanks Ron, much appreciated! I'm glad you didn't feel "ganged up on." Sometimes in forums the tone of the written word isn't translated as easily as the form is. But that's what makes forums and this country great, differing opinions! Keep up the good work on your whips and hope you stay ...

jabahutt70

I have to agree with Tony here, as I believe there's much more to learn from Murphy's video than just plaiting. Besides, has anyone here actually ordered it? It's a common mistake many people make in evaluating a product, whether it's a physical product or informational one, to judge the worth of so...

jabahutt70

Why was this poll needed? Right, I was thinking the same thing, hollywood. I think polls can be fun at times, but these things were stated at the beginning that they were costume pieces. Besides, for the original $200 price, you can get a well-made, functional cowhide whip by a decent whipmaker. St...

jabahutt70

Sounds pretty interesting, Louie. Can't wait to hear how it comes out.

Steve.

jabahutt70

Right on, Whiskyman! I agree with you and everyone who's praised Joe's Work. This thread reminds me of when Joe posted that he wasn't supplying Western Stage Props with any more Indy whips. I wonder if this is the reason, though I wouldn't want to start a rumor. But if a distributor who was selling ...

jabahutt70

Thanks for saying that, Boggstandard. If you buy a POS whip off ebay, it's your own fault. There almost always seems to be a nice used whip from a well-known maker, as well as brand new whips on there. Do some research and ask questions.

Steve.

jabahutt70

I asked those guys selling these whips who in fact was the "master whip braider." The reply was that they couldn't divulge their source, which I thought was pretty lame. But honestly, I wouldn't mind taking one and beating it around some.

Steve.

jabahutt70

Hey Cracker, nice looking whip, I think you did a good job! I understand what you mean about the shellac, as I still have mixed feelings about it myself. Some colors look better with a bit of shine, and some don't. But good job, keep it up!

Steve.

jabahutt70

Hey JMObi, I realize you're in Australia, but have you asked anyone at the store if they would allow you to buy just a few feet of the lead? Around here, Home Depot and Lowe's usually have a bin with a roll that can be chopped down to whatever length you want, priced by the foot. A few linear feet w...

jabahutt70

Nice job, Louie! Personally, I don't think the turk's head looks too square. Looks good to me.

Steve.

jabahutt70

Thanks for the plug, Louie, much appreciated! Hope the whips are holdin' up and doin' you well.

Steve.

jabahutt70

I recently got a similar reply from the seller, Nick. At least they are making an effort to clear themselves, lol. Guess we'll never know how much truth was in it. I didn't get a chance to read what Joe wrote before it was edited out, was wondering what it said.

Steve.

jabahutt70

Thanks Jim & Jared, comments much appreciated! The black one is 8 foot, the brown 10 foot.

Steve.

jabahutt70

Hey folks, just thought I'd share some pics of a couple nylon whips recently built for the same tv show in Germany some others had mentioned earlier, I believe Paul Nolan and Nick (Pagey). The brown whip was an attempt at making a similar whip to the Indy IV movie, minus the handle strap. Steve. htt...

jabahutt70

The whip looks awesome, Bernardo! Everything looks spot on. I was wondering, as I know you pride yourself in building the closest looking and handling whip to DMs Indy whips, about the transition in your whips. From my own experience and others' info, Morgan doesn't bind the transition area of handl...

jabahutt70

Welcome aboard, James! That's pretty cool you get to help in operating a steam locomotive. This is a fun place to come, hope you enjoy yourself!

Steve.

jabahutt70

A chair leg can be more deadly than the Glock in the right hands. And a whip is the same way. Of course the man who makes that chair leg deadly will also have the sense to know that it's probably a bad idea to face a man with a gun with a chair leg, but if his mind and body have been primed for suc...

jabahutt70

That whip looks gr8, Lauren! Almost as good as one of Paul's Lil Indy's. Keep up the good work.

Steve.

jabahutt70

Sure thing Cracker, you're welcome and thanks for the kind words! Tying any kind of turk's head was a challenge at first, so I know what you mean. It does help if someone can show you in person, but until then, keep tying them and trying to improve. I used a mandrel to practice a few th's at first, ...

jabahutt70

Hi Cracker, I've been building nylon whips for a few years and have experimented with a number of different methods for every aspect of the construction. As far as waxing the whip, I myself don't do it, but have in the past. As Dan said, it is a matter of preference. In my opinion, a whip that is co...

jabahutt70

Hey Satipo, I don't think you're nit-picking, I understand your question. In fact, after I posted that message, I kinda thought something similar to what you asked. I love Indy's image, I love the gear, but my point was for us not to overlook the spirit of the Indy character. I understand how people...

jabahutt70

I'm excited about the new movie, the new whip, everything! Because I love whips, it doesn't matter to me what style is used in the new flick. A DM whip isn't the only bullwhip out there, and I can't understand why a different whip, hat or jacket would put off anyone from seeing the movie! Whatever p...

jabahutt70

That is funny, Paul, it does look as you said, with 3 strands on the outside, but more on the inside, lol. Like Dan said, the big knot in the middle of the fall looks like what used to happen to me back when I first started cracking, all tangled & stuff. Definitely think it's an old photo. Steve.

jabahutt70

Hey Louie, lookin' good! They seem to be tapering pretty well, and from vids I've seen sound like they crack pretty well, too. Just curious, but on the whip that Mr. Morgan said was too light, did he make any suggestions as to correcting that in a future whip of the same size? I get the feeling, tho...

jabahutt70

Thanks, TR! I had a special going on through Sept. 3rd for an 8 foot Indy style. Looks like I'm just going to extend that until the end of September, as it was kinda short notice. That's an 8 foot Indy style nylon for $105 plus shipping. Normal price is $130.

Steve
jabahutt70

jabahutt70

Hey Folks, Just thought I'd throw up a couple of pics of an Indy style nylon whip that's going out to a customer. I think this customer is here on COW. Let me know what you think. [img] [img]http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/6186/8footblackindycl3.th.jpg[/img] [/img] [img] [img]http://img458.images...

jabahutt70

Lookin' good Louie,

. Now, just a guess, but the way the thong tapers, I'm thinkin' it's a beefy whip. What I mean is, it looks a good med-heavy whip, which I like, btw. Nice job!

Steve
www.neawhips.com

jabahutt70

Thanks Paul, glad I wasn't seeing things. Sounds like a pretty good idea, minimizing the spot a bit. May even kinda bolster that spot. That's funny about the chips, would be cool to see on video.

Steve.

jabahutt70

Hey Adam, I was wondering how your shows are coming along. About how long is a typical show you do?

Steve

jabahutt70

Impressive looking whip, Paul! I noticed on the 1st & 2nd photos something in the fall hitch that I hadn't in previous whips of yours. Is that a strand wrapped around the end of the thong where the point goes through the slit in the fall? If it is, does it have a purpose? The whip looks nice &am...

jabahutt70

I don’t think it’s a blown strand you’re seeing Steve. I’ve actually seen small gaps in the plaiting just like that in several other bullwhips made by this particular whip maker, a few of those whips are sitting to the left of me right now. It’s usually where the strand is dropped in to the whip, i...

jabahutt70

That gap to me looks like a blown strand, or broken, I should say. Especially given the location of it, I'm sure the whips used get pretty beat on. Thank you, Bink, for saying what you did. The character isn't the uniform itself. Whatever the character happens to use in the movie, it's just an exten...

jabahutt70

Bernie, that looks fantastic, as always! One question...when you do that many individual patterns, do you sit down ahead of time and actually map out what you're gonna do, or just go with what comes to mind as you're plaiting? Outstanding!

Steve.

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