Made my first nylon bullwhip-New pics of my second whip
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Made my first nylon bullwhip-New pics of my second whip
It was so much easier the second time around for sure. I was able to do it in about half the time.
This one is a 8ft, 16 plait nylon bullwhip, I also used different materials for the handle, core, and bolster. I got the handle loop the right length this time, lol. It cracks extremely smooth with very little effort.
Its also going to be for sale in the Cairo Bazaar for a low price: http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=45300
-Scott
This one is a 8ft, 16 plait nylon bullwhip, I also used different materials for the handle, core, and bolster. I got the handle loop the right length this time, lol. It cracks extremely smooth with very little effort.
Its also going to be for sale in the Cairo Bazaar for a low price: http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=45300
-Scott
Last edited by fuzzjunk on Thu Feb 04, 2010 11:42 am, edited 3 times in total.
Re: Made my first nylon bullwhip
I like the taper in the whip. The only thing I would object to is the very short wristloop, but that's only aesthetic. Congratulations!
Happy New Year!
Aldo.
Happy New Year!
Aldo.
Re: Made my first nylon bullwhip
Thanks, I know the loop is small, I didn't account the extra length I would need because of the turks head knot. The way the the knot wraps around the bottom of the handle cinched up about 2+in. of the wrist loop.
Re: Made my first nylon bullwhip
VEry good work for a first go!!!!
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Nice work. Just curious, I don't own a whip but was wondering why you used nylon? I that the material suggested to learn with before moving onto the more expensive leathers?
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Looks good. Your next one will be even better!
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I fixed a couple of things, and took some better pics, not from a cell phone this time.
My second Indy whip is just about done!
My second Indy whip is just about done!
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Great looking work, fuzzjunk!
I own a nylon whip. The reason I went with nylon was the lower purchase price for a whip I'll only crack occasionally. There is significantly less maintenance involved with a nylon whip and it can be used in all weather as opposed to a leather whip that shouldn't be used in very wet conditions. I specifically went with the maker I did based on the positive reviews from BullWhipBorton.
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Indiana Jeff
I can't speak for fuzzjunk's choice, but based on what I've read here the cost of materials for nylon whips is significantly less. Basically a 1000' spool of nylon paracord gets you started. Some have written that it's easier to learn with nylon, but others have written leather is easier for learning.lantzn wrote:Nice work. Just curious, I don't own a whip but was wondering why you used nylon? I that the material suggested to learn with before moving onto the more expensive leathers?
I own a nylon whip. The reason I went with nylon was the lower purchase price for a whip I'll only crack occasionally. There is significantly less maintenance involved with a nylon whip and it can be used in all weather as opposed to a leather whip that shouldn't be used in very wet conditions. I specifically went with the maker I did based on the positive reviews from BullWhipBorton.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
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Re: Made my first nylon bullwhip-New pics of my second whip
New pics of my second whip are up. Also its for sale in the bazaar.
-Scott
-Scott
Re: Made my first nylon bullwhip
You nailed it Indiana Jeff, took the words right out of my mouth.Indiana Jeff wrote:Great looking work, fuzzjunk!
I can't speak for fuzzjunk's choice, but based on what I've read here the cost of materials for nylon whips is significantly less. Basically a 1000' spool of nylon paracord gets you started. Some have written that it's easier to learn with nylon, but others have written leather is easier for learning.lantzn wrote:Nice work. Just curious, I don't own a whip but was wondering why you used nylon? I that the material suggested to learn with before moving onto the more expensive leathers?
I own a nylon whip. The reason I went with nylon was the lower purchase price for a whip I'll only crack occasionally. There is significantly less maintenance involved with a nylon whip and it can be used in all weather as opposed to a leather whip that shouldn't be used in very wet conditions. I specifically went with the maker I did based on the positive reviews from BullWhipBorton.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
I am going to try a kip hide whip soon, once I find a supplier locally to buy the hides.
Thanks for the kind words.
-Scott
Re: Made my first nylon bullwhip-New pics of my second whip
Fuzzjunk, I am interested in purchasing the whip. PM sent