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G-Roberts
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by G-Roberts » Thu Oct 07, 2010 5:04 pm
Hi guys,
Here is a 12 ft 16 plait nylon Indy in chocolate brown,
Hope you like,
Graeme
IndianaBravo
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by IndianaBravo » Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:34 pm
I like!
Gotta get me something like that for the wet months ahead!
kwad
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by kwad » Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:52 pm
Very nice!!
Don't see too many 12 footers.
Did you extend the binding out on that one?
G-Roberts
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by G-Roberts » Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:38 pm
Thanks for the compliments guys
Just normal binding in this one. I always make the nylon whips very stiff.
Noah
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by Noah » Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:28 pm
That's a very nice whip! Great job!
G-Roberts
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by G-Roberts » Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:42 pm
Thanks Noah
jeanfifi
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by jeanfifi » Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:49 am
Very nice!!
JP
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by Kentucky Blues » Sat Oct 09, 2010 3:52 pm
That thing is PERFECT! I swear it looks like it's actually made of chocolate! Whoever gets this one is a very lucky person!
-KB
fenris
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by fenris » Sun Oct 10, 2010 9:21 am
Wow!!! That's a really beautiful whip! I wish I could make a whip that beautiful... I can't even perfect a turk's head knot.
Nexus6
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by Nexus6 » Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:06 am
fenris wrote: ... I can't even perfect a turk's head knot.
Did you see
THIS ? (specifically last sentence, first paragraph)
Hollowpond
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by Hollowpond » Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:00 pm
That is the most awesome nylon whip I have ever seen! Great job!
Travis
G-Roberts
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by G-Roberts » Mon Oct 11, 2010 3:32 am
Thanks for the awesome comments guys, This is now with a very happy customer in Scotland
Graeme
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by Hollowpond » Mon Oct 11, 2010 6:02 am
Like I said, Your nylon plaiting kung fu is good!!! Have you ever done a Zorro whip with the conchos, and all?
Travis
fenris
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by fenris » Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:57 am
Nexus6 wrote: fenris wrote: ... I can't even perfect a turk's head knot.
Did you see
THIS ? (specifically last sentence, first paragraph)
I can kinda do it, but nowhere as nice as most of you can. I also have a problem with keeping it on the whip... Hahaha! For some reason, it won't stay on the butt.
tomek9210
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by tomek9210 » Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:05 am
fenris wrote: I also have a problem with keeping it on the whip...
What do you use for turkshead base?
BTW, great whip Graeme! I'm looking forward to see more of your beauties!
fenris
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by fenris » Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:18 am
Before I just used electrical tape. I'm toying with the idea of using some epoxy putty (the same one I used to sculpt my staff of ra headpiece) as the base and shaping it into a nice round shape.
I used that on my 3.5' whip, but as the butt itself, no turks head knot... painted it a mahogany color to match the dark brown color of the whip. It actually looks like wood when I was done.
G-Roberts
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by G-Roberts » Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:33 pm
Hollowpond wrote: Like I said, Your nylon plaiting kung fu is good!!! Have you ever done a Zorro whip with the conchos, and all?
Travis
I've never thought about doing one but will surely give it a go when I have some time
Thanks again for the great comments everyone
Graeme
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by Noah » Mon Oct 11, 2010 3:31 pm
If you ever get a chance to make one, I'll be looking forward to it!
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by Indiana Bugs » Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:36 pm
Even not knowing a whole lot about whips, you can tell thats a beauty just by looking at it.
kwad
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by kwad » Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:43 pm
Man, you really plaite that nylon TIGHT!
You've got hands of steel my friend.
Keep them pictures coming Graeme!
I missed your "latest whip" posts when you were gone.
Good to see you're back.