New 8 ft Indy Whip

Cracker · Post by **Cracker** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:39 pm

I finished this whip today. I believe this is the best one yet. I'm very pleased with the way it turned out and the fall knot is only half bad, rather than the tangled mess I usually end up with

IndyWhips · Post by **IndyWhips** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:56 am

Excellent Jim,

the knots are very impressive, you can see massive improvement each time you post....Good Job!

Tony

LemonLauren · Post by **LemonLauren** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:28 am

Yeah, you've got some really good things going on with this one, particularly the knots (the turksheads along with the fall hitch). Huge improvements with each new whip you post, definitely.

Have you taken her out for a few test cracks yet?

Lauren Wickline
www.midwestwhips.com

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:59 am

The knots came out really great, but by the way, the whole whip looks awesome :!: :!: Fantastic work

Cracker · Post by **Cracker** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:31 am

Thanks guys, and yes Lauren, I took it out right after I finished it. It cracks wonderfully. I tried my best to make it to the same dimensions that Sergei had posted in his drawing. The heel knot came out to the exact same size in both width and length (to the mm). The handle is 2mm oversize, the wrist strap is 1mm undersize. The transition knot is 5mm too wide, I should have used thinner lace than I used for the heel knot but didn't realize it at the time.

ST · Post by ST » Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:10 pm

Awesome

but what is it mad of?

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:18 pm

Great job and thanks for sharing. tell us more about this whip. What kind of leather, how many of them you made before this one etc?

Cracker · Post by **Cracker** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:44 pm

Thanks, it is made of veg tan calf. This is my 3rd leather whip but I have made 6 nylon whips. This one has six plait and 8 plait bellies and two bolsters.

crazylegsmurphy · Post by **crazylegsmurphy** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:47 pm

Sweet!

May I ask how much the leather was, how long it took you, and where you got all the materials?

Thanks,

Cracker · Post by **Cracker** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:05 pm

All the leather came from Ebay. I would guess I've got around $60 in leather total in the whip. It's hard to say how long it took me because it has been in the works for almost 3 weeks. I couldn't work on it the past 2 weekends because of other obligations. I would just work on it a little bit each day after work.

crazylegsmurphy · Post by **crazylegsmurphy** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:14 pm

Cracker wrote:All the leather came from Ebay. I would guess I've got around $60 in leather total in the whip. It's hard to say how long it took me because it has been in the works for almost 3 weeks. I couldn't work on it the past 2 weekends because of other obligations. I would just work on it a little bit each day after work.

Sweet really? I have often wondered if it would be cheaper to just try and learn to make one instead of spending like $900 on one. I live in Alberta, Canada, and if there is one thing here, it's ranchers....I wonder if I could get some leather here.

Did you cut it yourself and everything? (if you have another thread detailing these questions please point me to it)

I think you did a great job!

louiefoxx · Post by **louiefoxx** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:06 pm

the whip looks good. Did you notice you have two crossed strands in the thong? You can see it in the middle of the bottom picture of your post.

I hate it when that happens, I won't notice it until I've braided a foot or so past it, then it becomes an issue of whether or not to go back an fix it.

The whip is fantastic for your 3rd leather one. Here's my third one:

xoxo

Louie
http://www.bullwhips.org

Cracker · Post by **Cracker** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:56 pm

Hi Crazylegs, yes I cut the strands from whole hides. If you want to learn, start with some para cord.
Louie, it's not crossed. The plaiting soap has obscured the line between the strands.

crazylegsmurphy · Post by **crazylegsmurphy** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:59 pm

I totally think I would like to learn! Seems really hard, but really fun.

Any sources for paracord you could point me too...and any sources for Roo hides?

Sorry for bombarding you with questions.

Cracker · Post by **Cracker** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:25 pm

No problem Crazylegs. Read this thread if you haven't already.
viewtopic.php?t=25992
I got the nylon from a couple of sources: Ebay and the internet. I haven't bought any roo yet, so I can't help with that.

Captain Ron Solo · Post by **Captain Ron Solo** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:54 am

Solid job!

Ron

Arthur Dent · Post by **Arthur Dent** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:38 pm

Great looking whip! started on my next para-cord soon to catch up with a leather one.

Cracker · Post by **Cracker** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:05 pm

Thanks Ron !
Arthur, be sure to post pics of your whip when you finish.

PyramidBlaster · Post by **PyramidBlaster** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:21 pm

I'm in the process of a 10' nylon 'Indy' whip, as well...To match my 12'--Hope to have it done in time for the Whip Enthusiasts meet this Sunday!

Here's my 12':

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj73 ... cial08.jpg

I actually had to rework another strand into the Turk's head...Because 3 passes didn't quite cover it...Cracks like a dream! My best yet...

giovanniceleste · Post by **giovanniceleste** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:37 am

Jim Excellent Awesome

$\:D/$
my compliments
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Cracker · Post by **Cracker** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:40 am

Thanks Gio !