KotCS whip (nylon)

[G-Roberts]

Hi guys. Just made this for a guy here in the UK and wanted to see what u think He wanted matching knots instead if the dark brown I want to use for the KotCS whips I think it looks great Its made in marroon


Sorry for the poor quality as its dark outside.

[willthebold]

Nice job! How many bellies did you use? 16 plait overlay?

-Will

[mrkaboom]

Hi there im based in the UK and am interested in a whip from a UK based whip maker as the US import duty is crippling. How much you asking for fella?

[Indiana County Jr.]

Excellent craftsmanship!


Crack On!
Allen

[G-Roberts]

Thanks for the nice comments guys Its 12 plait with an 8 plait belly on a cable core mrkaboom, If you want prices check out my site: http://www.midlandwhips.com 10% off for COW members too. I am a new maker and only make nylon at the mo. If you see something you like just email me. groberts1@hotmail.co.uk

[eaglecrow]

I can't tell much from the pictures, but it seems at least to be a though whip, congratulations

[willthebold]

How do you go about getting the taper in the 8 plait belly? Do you use some kind of bolster, or is the taper just from dropping strands around a non-tapered core?

-Will

[G-Roberts]

Its all in the cable core and dropping strands in the belly. For example, Nylon 12 plait 8ft Indy... Start with an 8 inch, 8mm steel rod ground down the last inch and an 8 mm cable. For the first 12 inches of the cable leave as is, then for the next 12 inches cut the outer covering at a long taper. This will leave you with 3 inner wires. cut all the wires at 4 ft including the handle. Then cut 2 wires back at equal proportions between the 4ft mark and the end of the tapered cover. All ready for the 8 plait belly. You take that out to the 6ft mark dropping your first 2 strands at the end of the shortest wire. Then drop the next 2 strands when they get crowded leaving you with 4 strands to finish. All ready for the 12 plait overlay. Hope that answered your question lol.