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Thanks Jim I appreciate it.

Take care,

Nick

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Ive cracked whips in the snow and they have been ok but where I live we get the lake effect and with that and the wind chill we get into the negative degrees and it's waaaaay too cold to want to go outside and crack them. Burrrrr!

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Hi Riku1914, yes, all whips get tested before being shipped out. I like what these smaller whips feel Like, much quicker to use. I prefer any whip 6 feet and under since that's all I use. I have a couple whips from other whipmakers that are 8 and 10 feet but I never cared for how they handle compare...

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Ok I see what your talking about, it does look weird?

I'm not sure why it looks that way in the photo. Kinda wish I had the whip to take a better photo. In the one section it looks like there are 3 little strands. So much for that photography class I took! Oh well. It looks better in person.

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Thanks kwad,

yes this is an 8 plait whip from heel to tip.

Take care,

nick

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Actually if you look at my avatar pic you will see what another one looks like with the different color knot. Ok thanks again

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Hi all, The reason for this is that the customer wanted the knot this way. It is meant to be a one pass knot with a wide strand and a thin strand that runs next to it. I have done a few knots this way on other whips usually the thin strand is another color but on this it's the same color. If you che...

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Hi All, Its been awhile since I had posted anything on here so here goes. This is a 3.5 foot (mini) Bullwhip I recently finished, The construction of this whip is a 6 inch steel nail foundation, roohide wear leather, roohide core, 4 plait roohide belly, kiphide bolster, 2nd 4 plait roohide belly, 2n...

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Hi All, I would suggest using just plaiting soap, When I first started whipmaking all I had was a tub of Fiebings leather dressing and thats what i used and I found that it made the strands harder to get a good grip and I think its a waste of good leather dressing to use for the plaiting and it puts...

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So much for keeping this short. LOL

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Here's what I'm going to do I'm going to simplify this whole conversation and answer all the questions. The best whip to learn on you have two choices (1) a 6 ft whip. (2) a 7 ft whip. These lengths are good for all heights and can do alot of different style of cracks. But wait... What about indoor?...

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I would ask the person what they plan on using it for? I don't really know if height has anything to do with it depending on what you plan on using it for. indoor use, wraps, target work, fast whipcracking, etc.... I myself would say for an Indy style whip to do the Indy cracks an 8 foot whip but fo...

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Adam,

You have to go to the Fish Market and watch them throw the fish around! maybe pull out a whip and cut one in half while its flying through the air!

just a thought.

Have fun!

Nick

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Thanks Adam, I think Ive been watching too many of your videos :clap: That was my first attempt and I wasnt even trying to do this but I got into the flow and kept going until I moved my left foot and thats when the right handed whip popper got a knot in it which was kinda upsetting but it was a goo...

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if you check out this knot that I have done, you can see where the last part of the lace is tucked under another pass of the knot lace and it is cut off flush.

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Caber, Ok what you want to do with this after you have completed the last pass of the knot is to cut the strand VERY CAREFULLY as close as you can to the knot. A little bit might show but that is ok. You want to make it look as if you cannot see the beginning and ending strands sticking out of the k...

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Turks head knot: after you have tied the knot on go back with a lacing fid and take out any slack that is left in the knot, i do not use any tacks to hold these in place as these should be held on by the pressure of the knot so everything must be tight just like braiding the thong you want it tight ...

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Howdy caber, I would say either the keeper is not tied on tight enough, the string you use to wrap around the leather keeper at the end must be tight almost to the point of hurting your fingers while wrapping it on, I use a wooden piece of dowel rod and wrap the string around it and use the dowel as...

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Ok here is a video of me attempting to crack my 3.5 foot stockwhips as many time as I can.

Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E6FvL9RJK8

Take care,

Nick

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Ok here is a little video that I posted demonstrating my PH Whips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xnsJ6pVFKo

nammann

Very Nice Job Lauren,

These look very cool and I think I might have to break down and buy a pair of these! PM or E-mail me the details When you have a free minute.

Take care,

Nick

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Hey, I want one !!

Thats a great lookin whip, Paul and Lauren do awesome work, I really like the longer handle Indy style whips like this one. Good choice! Enjoy cracking it.

Nick

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Gio,

Like the whip, Good lookin ring, nice job. 7foot is a good length for that style whip.

Take care,

Nick

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I think it all depends on the whipmaker, and the materials used, only because its lighter than a Morgan whip does not mean its not a good whip. I have used 2 to 3 oz veg tanned cowhide for the bolsters and I have used 1.5 oz kip hide for the bolsters and also done some whips with all roohide for the...

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HEy All

If anyone is interested in these mini whips just send me a PM and I can fill you in with all the details, I have one of these that I crack occasionally and they are fun to use.

Thanks for the comments!

Take care,

Nick

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Thanks Franco I do think the 8 plait looks good on these, I have noticed as I work with the 12 plait with the mini whips although it looks "Indy" but it just does not look as good as the 8 plait does. The 8 plait seems to work better with the smaller whips like these. I guess I will have t...

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Hello All, I have a mini bullwhip that I wanted to share, this one pictured has a 6 inch steel nail, leather core, 4 plait kangaroo belly, double bolster and an 8 plait kangaroo overlay ending in 6 plait. http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/nickammann/mini%20whips%2009/DSCN0811resized.jpg http://...

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Thanks Chaney and Scott for the good comments.

Chaney, I am glad to hear that the whip is working out well for you and that you are finding whipcracking an enjoyable sport. I look forward to hearing how you progress in the Art of Bullwhiping.

Enjoy!

Nick

http://www.nickammann.com

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You can also try a Tractor Supply store if there is one near by, I have purchased the thicker poly from them and it works well. I use the Coats & Clark brand nylon and Poly upholstery thread from Walmart. You do have to use more than the thicker poly but it makes excellent poppers/crackers. Nick...

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Well, I have to say. For $100 that doesn't look like a bad whip! How does it crack? BUT: For a beginner whip I would suggest a 6 foot, 10 inch handle Bullwhip and not a snake whip. You can do pretty much everything with the 6 foot and the 10 inch solid handle is better for accuracy in target work an...

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Robby, I like that Idea, and I like the style of all 3 of those whips, color and all, That is a good choice of whips to market. If I were to purchase a whip from each of those vendors these would definetly be the 3 that I would pick. Good choice. I look forward to seeing these in the future. What ca...

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Bernie,

I couldn't help myself, after I saw your post I had that image in my head and had to put it on here, Im Glad you liked it and Thank You very much for the Comment I do agree the look of the under two over two is a nice pattern.

Take care,

Nick

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Here you go Bernie, Just to Humor you!

Take care,

Nick

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I am adding my 2 cents in here, To be honest with you when I first started leather braiding I did not have alot of access to the Internet and the only place that I knew where to get leather was a local Tandy Store and they do not supply or carry Kangaroo, Not everyone has access to certain supplies ...

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This post caught my mind because I am a whipmaker and I do not agree with speeding up the process of darkening or even breaking in a whip un-naturally because I know how much Quality Time,Patience, and Experience goes into making these works of ART, and yes, they are Art Pieces. Whipmakers create In...

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You also have to put into consideration the oils and greases that are put into the whip? not everyone uses 100% safe chemical free harmless oils? Kero, Motor oil, fuel, etc are some of the chemicals that have been used in leather plaiting soap and conditioners. When you go into a tanning bed you do ...

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I was just wondering :-k why one must alter a work of art instead of letting it naturally age and darken on its on over time? a Tanning bed, Seriously? Maybe I am missing something here but tanning beds are known to be harmful to the human body, I mean you are basically sticking yourself into a low ...

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Hey Paul/Lauren,

Website looks great!

Nick,

www.nickammann.com

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Oh wait some of those might not work, I thought that the flower went in the hoop and then into the hat? Darn it

so "nothin but net" might not work?

Maybe "Nothin but Hat" trick

Nick

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Howdy there Chris, I am going to try and help a little...here we go How about "the CC hat trick" "Chris Camp's world famous hat trick". "The Alley OOP". "nothin but net" trick. "still thinking of a name" trick? :lol: "Chris Camp The Whip Guy's W...

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Depending on the length and weight you have to adjust to it. Especially if all you have used is a 10 foot whip, I mostly use 4 and 6 foot whips and I have toyed around with smaller whips like shot loaded snake whips,pocket whips, etc....and there is a bit of difference with weight and how quick the ...

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Thanks Steve, I Have one of these that I have been testing out for the past 3 weeks and these are pretty cool little whips. I am going to try this with a double belly to see what the weight comes out but I believe that if I add anymore weight towards the thong I will not be able to balance the weigh...

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Hello Everyone, I have created my own version of a "mini Indy" style bullwhip and so far this is what I came up with. I have also been toying around with other styles of mini bullwhips which I posted on my website and here is a couple photos of an Indy style. Send me a PM If anyone is inte...

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Hi Indiana Jake I would suggest White Alum Tan for the fall 4-5oz for a lighter fall 8-9oz for heavier falls. OR Latigo also works same oz as Alum tan leather. Any of the whipmakers who post on COW usually have falls already precut and ready to replace. FYI If you have any question PM me thanks. Nic...

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I just wanted to announce that I have a website up now and if anyone is interested please check it out. Thanks and have a great day!

Nick Ammann
http://www.nicholasammann.com

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Just finished this 5 foot bullwhip and I wanted to post a couple photos. It has a 12 inch weighted handle for balance, It is 8 plait from the butt to the end of the braid and has 2 tone 7 x 6 knots. http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/nickammann/5foot8plait12handle%202008/Dscf2247-1.jpg http://i1...

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Canasta, Glad to hear you like the handles!, I was going to actually experiment with a 4 footer and wrapping almost the whole whip like some of the older western whips just to see what it would look like with the solid leather over the braid with the buckstitching and then maybe have the last foot o...

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Chris,

I like the video! and hey that whip looks really good!

Take care,

Nick

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Nice Job Lauren! Thats a really nice looking whip. I like the pattern in the handle "simple yet unique" Awesome!!

Nick

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Whiskeyman,

Great looking whips, very Indy!! Nice job

Nick,

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