First kangaroo build

mlawson · Post by **mlawson** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:19 am

Earlier this week I finally received the kangaroo hide that I ordered and I finished my first kangaroo whip, my fourth whip to date. The kangaroo is pretty amazing and it was a lot different to work with than the cowhide. Overall it was a much more pleasing material to use, but I have to say that I found the paring a lot more difficult than the calf I've used previously. This resulted in some strand uneveness that I am not happy about, especially since they were perfect before the paring, but I am still happy with it overall and it cracks well.

TurnerME · Post by **TurnerME** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:04 am

I think it looks excellent. Very nice job. I am very envious of the members of COW continual display of talent. I hope you keep it up. Very Nice work.

BOINKFFD · Post by **BOINKFFD** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:24 am

Very nice. How long did it take you?

Canuck Digger · Post by **Canuck Digger** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:13 pm

Nice whip and good going!

mlawson · Post by **mlawson** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:27 pm

Thanks! I dunno exactly how long it took. Maybe 15 hours??

Canuck Digger · Post by **Canuck Digger** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:09 pm

That's not bad considering yer starting. Very good!