Club Obi Wan

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thefish wrote: I TRIED to get a little mud-slinging going with the Glock comment.

Well, everyone knows the 1911 is far superior, so there's no reason to sling mud about it! ;-)

/stainless steel aluminum frame Kimber Pro Compact for me....

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I think Boggstandard has it right. It's character . It's about not only the animal from which the leather came, but the individual handcut strands that make up the whip, knowing it came out of one big hide. All nylon cords are uniform width, artificial, and lack "soul". I also don't buy th...

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Geez, the leather vs. nylon whip debate is turning into our own "emacs vs. vi" war!

UNIX geeks know what I mean.

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I bought the Cabela's shirt in tan and returned it. It was slightly too big for me (I wear a Medium) and the tan color was too dark, IMHO. I should have gone for stone.

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On the Wested site for the pants, the color looks *really* light, but in your pic they look like what I'm looking for. Is it true that with the Westeds you just have the one color choice and perhaps their photography on the site is bad? Here, on the site these look way too light: http://www.ekmpower...

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I bought the bag from him and was impressed with the fast shipping from Singapore. The bag is pretty decent, and I have no complaints. It could use a new strap sometime, but for now it's Close Enough (TM).

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I don't roll or twist my core. I use a kip hide that I cut in a triangle shape (long, skinny triangle) and then make a cut lengthwise so it turns into a double-core. This is attached with sinew to the handle spike which already has a piece of wear leather on it.

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Looks great! I like the black roo. How do you make your core? Twisted?

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here might be a little twisting, I could be wrong as the photo angles are throwing me off a little Yes, there is a bit of a twist unfortunately... While plaiting I tend to tie it to a hook on the wall using a strap of leather, and as I was plaiting it came out of the strap so I had to tie it up aga...

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Hey folks, I just want to say thanks for all the great advice given in this forum. It's really been a joy getting into whipmaking as a hobby. Thanks especially to Louie. I just finished my third bullwhip! It's a 12-plait, 10-foot kangaroo (brandy-colored). There are definitely some issues with it, b...

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Good question. I have an affinity for the antiques myself and often wish I could wear a pocket watch on a chain like in the olden days. Indy does the same with his weapon choice since he has a powder shot revolver in KOTC so I think he would have a chain type pocket watch. My 2c. :wink: I don't wea...

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Do you consistently apply a coat of it as time wares on? Does shellac do the same as pecards ? Over time and use I'm sure most of it will come off, so you can apply more, but I would NOT use it as frequently as you would Pecards. Shellac is like a glossy coating, and does not work its way into the ...

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IndyFalco wrote: and where can you purchase it?

I bought a can of it at a local Lowe's for a few bucks.

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OK so these aren't from thowing whips, but from actually plaiting one! My index fingers are killing me this morning after plaiting about 7 feet of my current 10' whip last night. It seems to be my index fingers and pinkies that get the abuse (I wrap the strands over my index finger, down around my ...

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Darth Indiana wrote: It's waterproof and will never taper.

Nice pun. Intentional?

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Swiss army knife Mini maglite Small notebook of lined paper Pen Towel* Camera Extra battery for camera Emergency bread and/or cheese Extra magazine of .45 ACP * "A towel, it says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have. Partly it has great practical value -...

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floyd1977 wrote:Fine then, I wont try it... you sold me...
But I am going to jump out of a plane in an inflatable raft, that must be a safe and reasonable stunt....

Let us know how it goes.

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Shagbd wrote: Hmm, this sounds like a Mythbusters question...
I happen to know Adam Savage and hes a whip enthusiast himself... maybe i should email him? lol

Absolutely! I think they need an Indy-centric movie myths episode (they did the raft drop, right?).

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Most well-constructed whips would most likely hold your weight, but it would damage the whip beyond repair. The leather would stretch out of shape and could even break a few overlay strands. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED! Certainly not with a whip that cost you quite a bit ;). That being said, as a kid I go...

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I have been wondering a few things... first of all, how much would it cost to make my own 10 foot whip...I don't know how many plait, and also, i have no clue about the braiding/twisting of the whip....could someone point me in the direction of a website with detailed instructions or just tell me h...

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Just to clarify, is this the exact pair in question? http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=washable-year-round-wool-trousers&categoryId=51906&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=502715&cat4=502702&shop_method=pp&feat=502715-t...

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Just to clarify, is this the exact pair in question? http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=washable-year-round-wool-trousers&categoryId=51906&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=502715&cat4=502702&shop_method=pp&feat=502715-tn...

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Any time your ears ring you have caused trauma to your ears. As someone who is currently dealing with Tinnitus, let me heartily recommend using ear protection. Permanent ringing of the ears is no fun at all, trust me. I would go to your local hardware store and pick up a pack of those little foam ea...

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Just curious, but is there anyone else besides me that cringes at the thought of a nylon whip? Perhaps I am, as my son suggests, a dinosaur. But, to me the words whip and nylon are not compatible. I fully admit my bias so, mea culpa. I'm glad you posted this, because I've kinda been feeling the sam...

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I ordered the "tan" color and ended up sending it back! I thought it was way too dark, and had a bit of a greenish hue. Ended up getting a close-enough LL Bean shirt and it's much better.

So, if you're getting the Cabela's, in my opinion you should order the stone color.

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Hey guys, an update. I just finished my second bullwhip, which I tried to model after a Raiders. This one is a 9-foot natural roo hide 12-plait bullwhip. Two 4-plait roo bellies, two kip bolsters. It was great having a holiday weekend with some extra free time to finish this. I kept track of the tim...

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Indakin wrote:from what i can even remember, he only actually cracks his whip in raiders. Its always used to disarm or swing from on the other films.

Well, remember the lion in the beginning of LC, if that counts...

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Sure, there's not much to talk about, but that doesn't mean this thread should be hijacked for yet another bash-KotCS thread. I remember seeing Harrison practicing some whip work in the cemetery; I believe it was to whip the blowgun away from that guy before he could shoot Mutt. They apparently repl...

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I hate to be a nag, but isn't this thread supposed to be about whip work in the Crystal Skull? There are plenty of general movie discussion threads elsewhere.

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actually, the "official" indy bullwhip is probably this one: http://shop.indianajones.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=1221346;category_id=1208236;pcid1=;pcid2= don't know if it's been posted about yet, that's what I was looking for. guess it's time to update the whip list. It may be &q...

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Right?

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The velcro just allows you to adjust the length of the holder. Once it is the right length to keep your whip snug while snapped, just snap and unsnap to hold the whip. The velcro looks like it is just meant for adjustment.

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Can you be more specific about the pants? Which type did you order from LL Bean? Thanks.

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Anyone have any good suggestions on a place? Otherwise, I'm going to be hitting up local military surplus and mens store looking for them. The gun belt / web belt should be easy enough but the bag strap, whip holder, and gun holster I'm more worried about. A local army surplus store near me had a w...

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nicktheguy wrote:they're grey

And notice they're *outside* the jacket!

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swcrazyfan wrote: Seriously, you'd be stupid if you didn't use ploys such as that to help raise your companies sales.

That's a good point. I guess people who really know what they're looking for will find it all obvious.

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I guess the jrzjoe whips are good if you want a cheap 4-plait, but what rubs me the wrong way is the way he includes pics of the Indy costume, Indy whip, and even titles the auctions "INDIANA JONES tan bullwhip". Very misleading. He should just say it like it is, and not try to convince pe...

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Hey, nice work, particularly for a first bullwhip! Like Dan, I can find a couple of little issues with the overlay strands, and maybe something with the wristloop too (can't see it too well though). But overall you've got some really great stuff going on here. What plait number is that wristloop? A...

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I think it's funny when folks say black and brown don't go together. Despite vintage boots (going back over 100 years and more, even) that are black with brown trim, It's perfectly fine to wear the two colors together today. You are absolutely right. Both are neutrals and work fine together. I thin...

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Wow, thanks guys! Yeah, it's my first bullwhip, and I only did the one stock whip before it. I'm just such a perfectionist that it took me a while to get started and I made sure to take my time. There are indeed some errors in the plaiting that stand out to me since I cut all the strands by hand (th...

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A while ago I posted an image of the stockwhip I made following Ron Edwards' plans, and so after that I decided to jump in head-first and make a kangaroo bullwhip. With much assistance from the expert knowledge of folks here on the board (especially Louie), I finished my 12-plait 9-foot KotCS-style ...

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I also just ordered the Cabela's Safari shirt and it shipped out today. If you need it soon, I would recommend that one!

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Just try exercising your right protected by the 2nd amendment ... ooh, boy, that's a whole 'nother level of disgust and anger.

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As a kid I used to swing on my whip all the time in a huge willow tree in my backyard. I got really good at whipping it around a branch, getting it to hold, swinging, and then being able to get the whip off the branch... it's actually possible! ;) The trick is to get it to wrap cleanly from one side...

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TonyRush wrote:Sorry to sound completely ignorant....but what is this from?

Tony

It's from an episode of the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (Mystery of the Blues).

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You should know there is never the Only One Whip Purchase (OOWP). It's a sickness you know. Now you've opened yourself up by not wanting SA. The world just got much, much bigger then an early 80's DM. You'll be back. We know you will. I'd say check out Louie Foxx. I'd second the recommendation for ...

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I took the text and pictures and turned them into a PDF document. munakuppi, do you mind if I host it somewhere and provide a link? This is a great resource.

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There used to be a fantastic haberdasher on Fifth right downtown. It was run by two brothers but closed down about five years ago (they were in their 80's I believe!). Back in 95 or so I bought a pretty nice fedora there and a Homburg that I still wear every winter.

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So in the living room is right out? Dang.

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In order, there are four: Preparing for the knots: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEo1PaoHktY The Turkshead: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fRxZD8JfpQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfrbUTnAni0 The transition knot from handle to thong: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WHG3v5biNY Great find! This is ...

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Re: What exactly is "shellac" ?

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Finished my first bullwhip