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Thank you!

I'm pretty much obsessed with Indy whips and recreating them in artificial materials to match them as close as possible to the leather ones.
This material is quite close but I need to adjust the taper as it's a bit thicker than 550 cord.

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As of now I'm introducing new material for my Indy whips. It's 6mm wide nylon paracord which allows 12 plait overlays to match the original leather Indy whips. This is the 8 foot Indy whip in brown with an 8 inch lead loaded handle, steel shot loaded core, 2 paracord bellies and 12 plait overlay fro...

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Hi, if you are looking for an proper Indy whip then in that budget you can get a great nylon whip but not great leather whip unless it's cowhide but they are pretty rare to get. Kangaroo hide whips are rather pricey unfortunately due to the hide cost and skill needed to craft the whip. So to sum up ...

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Yep, Whipwarrior asked one of the whipmakers to replicate the whip Morgan offered. It had darker knots indeed.
They are pretty rare to find these days.

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My version of Classic bullwhip for whip artists. David Morgan offered them in the past - they were basically the Indy whips but in 16 plait and with a short 8 seam section on the transition. This one is an 8 footer in brown paracord with 2 plaited bellies and shot loaded core and lead loaded handle....

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I regularly wear cargo pants. I have two pairs - dark olive and tan. I don't wear them with my Indy shirt though. I prefer a t-shirt and a checkered shirt. I don't know if i phrased t wrong or I read your comment wrong haha. I edited the post so it reads a bit better. I meant specifically with the ...

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I regularly wear cargo pants. I have two pairs - dark olive and tan. I don't wear them with my Indy shirt though. I prefer a t-shirt and a checkered shirt.

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Just check it here: https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/

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Okay, I'm sharing them below: Lengths of whip's internals, required hide size etc.: https://bricksafe.com/files/tomek9210/whips/chart1.jpg/640x363.jpg Strands lengths: https://bricksafe.com/files/tomek9210/whips/chart2.jpg Strands arrangement: https://bricksafe.com/files/tomek9210/whips/finalover.jp...

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I saved those photos so I can share if mods allow it.

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You need to check if the BBs fit you paracord. I used cords from various manufacturers and the width and thickness vary despite the fact that all of them were listed as 550 type III cord.

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Paul Stenhouse was last active in 2018 so you probably won't get an answer.

You can just copy the tutorial from his original posts and paste into MS word document

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You won't get a quality whip for that amount of money. Only a costume piece like Todd's costumes whip or Magnoli clothiers whip.

If you want a quality whip you either need to save more money or get a Paracord whip.

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There are two: https://giovanniceleste.it/en/ and https://www.witchcraftwhips.se/ They work full-time. Both are well known for great whips. You won't be disappointed. What's your budget though? Roohide whips are pretty expensive and no whipmaker I know currently offers cheaper alternative of cowhide...

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As for the lead loaded handle you will need some glue or epoxy to attach it to the handle. For the core you will need a sinker cord which is a bit wider Paracord to put your BBs into it and slide onto the steel rod. Or you can use regular paracord, stuff it with BBs and use some duct tape to attach ...

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Thanks for being willing to help! I have most of those supplies except for the lacing needle, which I hope to get soon. Will a 6 mm fiberglass stake work as a substitute for the steel rod? Or is it too much of a weight difference? -WNY Indy Save the fiberglass rods for other whips. If you want to m...

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Please let us know when you start plaiting. I'm willing to help you out.

Materials and tools you'll need:
Hook or vise
Scissors
Lighter
Lacing needle
8 inch steel rod with diameter of 6 mm
Artificial sinew
Lead (optional)
BB shot
Staples and stapler
Rolling board

Cheers!

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300 ft should be enough for an 8 footer with 2 bellies of 8 and 12 plait and 16 plait overlay, maybe even 280 ft. But better cut too long than too short. Adding strand is a lot tougher than cutting one. Be aware that the first whip will not be perfect. It's a trial and error path. But don't discoura...

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You can't make a Paracord whip with 2 bellies and 12 plait overlay. The cord is too narrow. It has to be 16 plait.

Nick has a tutorial for an Indy bullwhip, 3 bellied with 20 plait overlay if I remember correctly.

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this may be a mistake. I don't know the cut of the jackets, maybe one has dropped shoulders and the shoulder line is lower than true shoulder line and the sleeves are shorter then.

I'd contact Weed to be sure.

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The price is fair indeed. And color options too!

As for the sleeves I think that any seamstress should be able to shorten the sleeves.

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Indy pants are generally roomier than today's standard slim pants. After all they are supposed to be from 1930s.

I think they look great on you. I'd adjust the length though. They are a little bit too long now.

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Not necessarily. You can make a nylon whip to weigh as much as a leather one. When I make my nylon Indy whips I use longer steel shot core and lead foundation in the handle. In the result the 10 ft Indy bullwhip may weigh even 900 grams.

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I can fully confirm that nylon whips are durable and they don't require as much maintenance as the leather ones. When it's wet, let it dry. That's all. Cracker changing is pretty easy to do and you have to change crackers every now and then in leather whips as well.

And they are a lot cheaper.

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I bought this backpack on allegro (Polish ebay) for about 40 bucks: https://a.allegroimg.com/original/1129dd/8c7be9684eb5a301d7a095a91734/Plecak-meski-na-laptopa-miejski-do-szkoly-do-pracy-A4-Paolo-Peruzzi It has an internal laptop pocket and it's very comfortable to wear. It's my everyday carry whe...

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These ones have positive reviews among cosplayers and Indy gear fans:

https://www.luosjiet.com/collections/in ... ctoe-boots

They literally look like Aldens.

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You could leave it in the sun for few hours and grease it every now and then. It changes color a lot. As far as breaking in - heavy use is the only option I believe. Try some patterns - 10 cattleman's cracks, 10 slow and fast figures 8, 10 volleys, 10 coachman's cracks and so on. Then change your ha...

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Few years of regular whipcracking, suntan and dirt and it will look like a stunt whip from Temple of Doom bridge scene

Try volley cracks. Rapid direction changing should help to break it in faster.

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I'd say it weighed between 800 and 1000 grams.

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That's a lot of leather to put in motion

My Del Carpio's 8 footer weighs around 800 grams but the balance is mainly in the handle as it's lead loaded.

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Great! It cracks pretty much effortlessly. Weight does its work. By the way - how much does it weigh?

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Now show us how it cracks

But watch out for your arms, they might get tired quite fast while using such a monster!

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Awesome job!

Did you add more layers inside or used thicker leather to get it such thick?

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Keep us posted!

Have you used fiberglass for a handle?

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Nice! Is it 6 or 8 footer? It's hard to tell because of that thickness :O

Will you dye it?

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If I remember correctly the handle diameter is around 25 mm and the diameter above the ringknot is nearly 30 mm. The handle is 7 inch fiberglass with short steel cable section extending to the thong, then two bellies and 2 bolsters made of chrome split cowhide and 12 plait overlay ending in 8 plait ...

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808whips made a replica of Terry Jacka whip for a guy from the video Western New York Indy posted - try to contact him at https://www.facebook.com/808Whips/ and maybe he will share some measurements. I also have some photos I saved over the years, there are some pics of KOTCS whip with a measuring t...

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It's posted here: https://indygear.net/cow/viewtopic.php?t=75168

My FB page: https://www.facebook.com/nylonwhipspl
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/nylon.whips.pl/

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My 8 foot Indy whips are 210 EUR, which is in your budget

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Generally UK size = EU size - 10, so you would need 46 or 48 size jacket. There are sizing charts on the off the rack jackets so check them out, measure yourself or jacket that fits you and place an order

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What a collection! Totally envying you

Any chance for more photos? Maybe some close-up of handles comparison?

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Rob wrote: ↑Wed Jul 31, 2024 12:07 am
The shirt's care label says 100% polyester, but it feels nice on (even straight out of the bag), and is very light.

I know that sport t-shirts are made of polyester but not shirts. I'm sweating already just reading this

Let us know how it's after being washed and dry.

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Yes, especially when you have only one lacing needle and you need to work backwards 13 strands

But all in all it's worth. My brown belt I made from the cord I use for Indy whips is my favourite to wear. My wife has 4 belts I made for her plus 1 roohide belt I bought her years ago

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Thanks

Braided belts are pretty universal. You don't have to make any new holes if you need longer belt.

They are quite demanding to make though, I think I can make a 4 ft bullwhip faster than such belt.

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This is the 4ft bullwhip - lightweight and fast, volleys are surprisingly pleasant with this one: https://bricksafe.com/files/tomek9210/whips/IMG_20240705_153843985.jpg/800x602.jpg This is the matched pair for training the two-handed cracking. It's made from the same cord I make my Indy whips. I mad...

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Awesome! The tiny one is excellent! But does it actually fit into a pocket

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I recently made 3 whips for myself to train more. And I have a couple more in the queue

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I switched my Magnoli bag for this vintage style backpack:

It has the Indy vibe of KOTCS and DoD backpacks I was looking for.

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I have a replica bag from Magnoli and I used it as my everyday carry bag for years. I had to change it for a backpack, because I need space for a laptop, but if I didn't, I still would use the bag everyday. The quality is excellent. Nothing happened to the single stitch and I have used it in many di...

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Nice! Everybody starts somewhere

What year did you start your adventure with whipmaking? I started around 2008 when I was still in high school.

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Knot size depends on the tie's width and thickness, so if the tie isn't too narrow it will look good with 4 in hand knot.

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