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- Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:14 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Real bull whip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 301
Re: Real bull whip
it was inevitable. Very long time i have problem with fall leather. I made very serious investigation, just for finding good ones but with no good results. Near my town it was huge factory, but before few years it was shut for domestic trade, so i was forced to use other materials. This bull p.... c...
- Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:00 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Whip #2 10' Nylon Indy
- Replies: 14
- Views: 450
Re: Whip #2 10' Nylon Indy
Thanks you Belial124 for details. if i understand core is made with 2 plaited belies ? 8 and 12 ??? it is good idea, to take some note, and i do it very often, but sometimes i was overwhelmed by fact that i start to make new whip, so i forgot to do it... maybe it sounds familiar to you
- Wed Oct 08, 2014 3:47 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Whip #2 10' Nylon Indy
- Replies: 14
- Views: 450
Re: Whip #2 10' Nylon Indy
It is very nice whip. I recently decide to make one whip using paracord. So i have question, how many plaited layers, and amount of paracord for whole whip (in meters). Thanks a lot
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:17 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Real bull whip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 301
Re: Real bull whip
Cracking is not problem, cracker or popper do the job. As i say, i have problem with fall, but now it is solved. This material is extremely strong and from now i'l try to produce enough amount for my need, but from one bull (animal) i can make only 4 fall. Just for info, my cracker is made from aram...
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:49 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Real bull whip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 301
Re: Real bull whip
http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac189/dzeridrejk32/23_zpsa163157a.jpg http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac189/dzeridrejk32/22_zps60a769dd.jpg http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac189/dzeridrejk32/25_zpsc8c945e2.jpg http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac189/dzeridrejk32/24_zps5fe2637e.jpg easier ...
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:04 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Real bull whip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 301
Real bull whip
First i want to explain title. Why Real Bull Whip ??? It is simple, because it has one part made of, one of the most durable organic material in animal world, bull’s ***** core. Actually fall itself is made of this material. I decide to use this particular material because since i start to make whip...
- Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:24 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Another whip video! But this one looks fancy-shmancy!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 251
Re: Another whip video! But this one looks fancy-shmancy!
It is very nice, and very good for learning proper strikes. I am not so good in cracking but i trying. Nice video...
- Thu Apr 10, 2014 4:57 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: My first stock whip
- Replies: 1
- Views: 115
My first stock whip
Halo to all. For a long time i have an idea to make whip like this, but constant desire of making bullwhips, keep me far-off finishing my first stock. So finally it is over. Handle is wooden rod in core, cover with 16 strands. Length is 50 cm. Thong is 250 cm in length, 12 strands. Core is shoot bag...
- Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:00 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Everyday carry whip?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 616
Re: Everyday carry whip?
In recent time i made few EDC snake whip. Here some pics... http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/534/togw.jpg http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/24/img3887av.jpg http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/820/i3ck.jpg For first two, i have good feedback from customer about every day use, and concealed carry. Whi...
- Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:03 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Aged Lone Star snake whip
- Replies: 4
- Views: 155
Re: Aged Lone Star snake whip
Thanks now we planing to repeat same process on one 8th footer. I just need to make one. Except that we wanted to achieve this effect on whip, we also wish to see, how heavy greasing takes effect on strands itself. None of the strands is not lost firmness and even plaiting is not weakened, or distur...
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:26 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Aged Lone Star snake whip
- Replies: 4
- Views: 155
Re: Aged Lone Star snake whip
Thanks, whip is made of three plaited belies, no shoot bag core, or bolsters. First layer is made of tiny weighted lead rope covered with four strand. Above that 6 strand, and final 8 strand. Top plait is made of 12 strands, ending whit 6 strands. Length is 110 cm. Star on the top is made with Tendy...
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:59 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Aged Lone Star snake whip
- Replies: 4
- Views: 155
Aged Lone Star snake whip
During this hot summer, my friend Deki and i, decide to make little experiment on one of my whips. We want to achieve aged effect on whip. For that occasion, we make mixture of pure bees wax and edible linseed oil in 1 by 1 ratio (in weight). Mixture is melt together and then set aside to cool. It i...
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:06 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: The first successful sale of Indy bullwhip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 350
Re: The first successful sale of Indy bullwhip
Thanks a lot
- Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:52 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: The first successful sale of Indy bullwhip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 350
Re: The first successful sale of Indy bullwhip
I just watch video, and i am sure i l try to tie fall hitch in this way next time. But i have another question. What type of leather is that white fall. But please, describe it to me in technical manner. Is it cow hide or what ??? Is it vegetable tanned or alum or something else. In Serbia we do not...
- Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:55 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: The first successful sale of Indy bullwhip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 350
Re: The first successful sale of Indy bullwhip
Thanks to both for advice. I am aware of the particular problem, but sometimes that knot just do not wont be tied properly. In fact, in mu first whip it is tied perfectly. Right now i make new bull whip and when finish i l post photos of new fall hitch.
- Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:06 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: The first successful sale of Indy bullwhip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 350
The first successful sale of Indy bullwhip
Before few weeks i have costumer request for Indy 8 ft bull whip. Gay from Croatia see my whip album on net and he want one for himself. I know this is maybe not interesting for forum, but it was very important for me, not so much because of money, but confirmation of my skill. So I wanted to share ...
- Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:30 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: My latest snake whip
- Replies: 2
- Views: 93
Re: My latest snake whip
Thanks a lot for compliment, i see you are from Texas, my snake whip before this i called LONE STAR http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/600/ls1u.jpg http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/209/ls2v.jpg http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/705/ls3d.jpg http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/405/ls4g.jpg http://image...
- Tue Jun 04, 2013 11:00 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: My latest snake whip
- Replies: 2
- Views: 93
My latest snake whip
This is my new snake whip. Plaited section is 140 cm long. It is made of calf leather and core is made of 3 plaited layers, one top of another. This time i l try to make two colors whip, but i have problem how to find red color for leather. In the end i just use red permanent marker and colour stran...
- Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:24 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Black Jack Snakewhip
- Replies: 3
- Views: 159
Re: Black Jack Snakewhip
Yes, whip it is little firecracker. There is no lead core but, butt knot is weighted whit lead, and it give him good balance. In the other hand, movement of arm should be little quicker. Sound of crack is very strong and surprising sharp. I decide to make tin snake whip just for one reason, to make ...
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 3:58 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Black Jack Snakewhip
- Replies: 3
- Views: 159
Black Jack Snakewhip
Hello to all, this is my first snake whip. What to say... 12 strands reducing to 11, 10, 9, 8 , 7 and finish with 6. Core is all made of plaited belies. First of 4, second, 6 and 4, after that 8,7,6,5,4, and final as i say with 12 strands. I decide to make core whit out shot bag, because i think thi...
- Sat Nov 24, 2012 4:59 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Calf leather 10 feet bullwhip
- Replies: 5
- Views: 215
Re: Calf leather 10 feet bullwhip
Is it just the pic or does your handle have a curve? Next whip try skiving your strands on opposite sides for the overlay, so they sit more neatly one atop of the other. Your taper looks good though! Well done. Chessboard pattern on handle is little longer then nail in foundation of handle, so when...
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 3:32 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Calf leather 10 feet bullwhip
- Replies: 5
- Views: 215
Calf leather 10 feet bullwhip
Hi to all... http://imageshack.us/a/img22/1262/53729575.th.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img13/3595/24akb.th.jpg This is my second bullwhip. It is made of calf vegetable tanned non colored leather. Length is 10 feet or 3m. It start whit 12 strands, then 10, 8, 7, and finish whit 6 strands. I planed to ...
- Wed Sep 05, 2012 3:37 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Wojcicki's DVD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 329
Re: Wojcicki's DVD
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- Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:52 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: 5 ft. saddletan stockwhip, half plait handle.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 262
Re: 5 ft. saddletan stockwhip, half plait handle.
Whip is really wonderful. What kind of wood is used for handle ???
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:07 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: My first bullwhip
- Replies: 14
- Views: 241
Re: My first bullwhip
well, when you say that, it's sound like it is, but i do not now. I have little problem whit terminology. You, guys on forum, always use that terminology for different hide types, but in my language, there is no names for a lot different types of hide. I try to find some people from leather industry...
- Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:23 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: My first bullwhip
- Replies: 14
- Views: 241
Re: My first bullwhip
Aldo, thanks for your opinion about length of fall, i did not know about that, and i will fix that problem. About fluffiness of hide, i did every thing you say, but still have same problem. It is hide, and it must be changed for something different. I use best part of hide for overlay. Thanks again ...
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:13 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: My first bullwhip
- Replies: 14
- Views: 241
Re: My first bullwhip
p.s. i just measure plaited tip of whip, you have good eye. Diameter is 8,5 mm, as you say...
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:49 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: My first bullwhip
- Replies: 14
- Views: 241
Re: My first bullwhip
riku1914 thanks for all your suggestions, you spent the time to tell me what you think and I appreciate it. I will try to go on and apply your advice. I have to say that my greatest support was bernie46 and his ytube whip making videos. When I create something new I will send pictures, and again, it...
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:55 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: My first bullwhip
- Replies: 14
- Views: 241
Re: My first bullwhip
Thanks a lot, I appreciate all suggestions. I have some problem whit butt handle knot, it is not easy to calculate width of strands and i have a little gaps in it. Also flash side of mu leather is not compact enough and when i cut strands edges become fluffy. But all in all, i am satisfied for the f...
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 6:16 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: My first bullwhip
- Replies: 14
- Views: 241
My first bullwhip
This is my very first 12 strand bullwhip. It is made from cowhide. Handle is 21 cm in length over all. Wrist loop is 16 cm long, 6 strand flat. Butt handle is double 6 part 7 bite and it is long 5 cm. Handle itself is in chessboard pattern and it is 13 cm long. Thong is in cow tail pattern, start 12...
- Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:49 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: 6' 12 plait indy style kangaroo bullwhip - With Video
- Replies: 9
- Views: 343
Re: 6' 12 plait indy style kangaroo bullwhip
Thank you for information, i understand. I thought about that, and I will put the weight on the end in order to have better balance. It's the same principle as in medieval swords that have heavy pommel on handle end. I just wanted to see which method you use to do this, once again thanks ...
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:31 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: 6' 12 plait indy style kangaroo bullwhip - With Video
- Replies: 9
- Views: 343
Re: 6' 12 plait indy style kangaroo bullwhip
Whip is really beautiful. I have a question, you mentioned a lead counter weight. Soon I finish my first bullwhip so I wonder in what form is that lead in handle, like weighted rope or pieces of lead ??? Thanks
in advance...
in advance...
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:15 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: whip key lanyard
- Replies: 4
- Views: 133
Re: whip key lanyard
You do not need patience to make this. Just cut the tape of leather, length of 60 cm, 2 cm wide, and divided it into four strips and starts plaiting from the top, not as usual, from the handle. When you stay on the 7 inch reverse plaiting from round to flat about 2 inch (plaited length) flip over an...
- Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:52 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: whip key lanyard
- Replies: 4
- Views: 133
whip key lanyard
Hello to all I just saw 64plaited whip by Bernie47 and it is magnificent. Before I promised to post pictures, the small whip-like key chain. It's easy to make and looks nice. if you have any questions about this feel free to ask. http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/9163/50864400.th.jpg http://img857....
- Wed Oct 26, 2011 10:15 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: New member from Serbia
- Replies: 13
- Views: 335
Re: New member from Serbia
http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/3524/70667501.th.jpg http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/7179/48716194.th.jpg http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/9575/27282548.th.jpg http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/7713/83601191.th.jpg http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/9193/17268882.th.jpg a brief description S...
- Wed Oct 26, 2011 4:06 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: New member from Serbia
- Replies: 13
- Views: 335
Re: New member from Serbia
Reading the forum I noticed that members sometimes do not know what they can still make. I would put pictures of the slingshot that I made, because it is good for beginners in leather braiding . Made from calf leather 4 string. I know it is a forum dedicated to the development of whips, but perhaps ...
- Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:38 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: New member from Serbia
- Replies: 13
- Views: 335
Re: New member from Serbia
Thanks, I appreciate the support
- Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:23 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: New member from Serbia
- Replies: 13
- Views: 335
Re: New member from Serbia
Thank you for your support. I decided to put these three pictures, I know that you saw many similar, but these are mine. The first photo is the second braided belly, and the second photo is final bolster, which is long 240 cm, or if you like 8 foot. By the way, great for cracking even without cracke...
- Fri Oct 14, 2011 5:53 am
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: New member from Serbia
- Replies: 13
- Views: 335
New member from Serbia
First I would like to greet all members of the forum and say a few words about me. My name is Misa and I live in Zrenjanin, Serbia. I'm an archaeologist by profession, and you probably guessed who was the inspiration for this, however, real life in archeology course, is not like a movie. Back in ele...