strand length?

ST · Post by ST » Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:19 pm

I was wondering how long to cut the strands for a six foot bullwhip?
I heard somewhere, 1 1/3 of the desired length; is there a general rule of thumb regarding the length? How much length, of the strands, will be lost in braiding?

Any help would be wonderful.

IndyWhips · Post by **IndyWhips** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:34 pm

Better a little too long than to run out of string

I'd go 1 1/2 at least.......

Tony

PyramidBlaster · Post by **PyramidBlaster** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:46 pm

Yes, I go by 1.5x...That works out to spot-on.

That is for Cut & stretched length versus Finished (braided) length....Applies to the shorter strands, too.

munakuppi · Post by **munakuppi** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:05 pm

Oh... 1.5x after the stretch...
I've been cutting my strands 1.5x before the stretch.
No wonder my strands are allways 2-3 feet too long.

Been wondering why i can barely make a whip out of
two hides... go figure.

PyramidBlaster · Post by **PyramidBlaster** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:14 pm

Oh... 1.5x after the stretch...

Yeah, I only remembered that because I USED to make leather whips....Now I do nylon...No stretching (or paring, or soaping, or tapering) required....

Think a Kangaroo is in the works in the next year, though.....Just call me a glutton for punishment...

munakuppi · Post by **munakuppi** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:59 pm

Maybe I should start and try "pre-stretch" while cutting. Should get closer to the right final length right away...

pre-stretch...
I don't mean that try and stretch the hide but string. Cut some - stretch - cut som more - stretch...