My quest bullwhip

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tomek9210
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Re: My quest bullwhip

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I decided to plait a few whips for my own use, some stockwhips and an Indy bullwhip. Here it is:

- 8.5ft Indy whip;
- classic construction - shot loaded core (lead and steel shot), lead loaded handle, 2 bellies, 1 bolster, 12 plait overlay;
- darker ringknot typical for Raiders look.

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Looks great, it gives me some Joe Strain vibes.
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Very nice, Tomek! Love the darker ring knot. :clap:

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Re: My quest bullwhip

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Thanks guys!

It was a shame not to have any of my own whips so I decided to braid an Indy whip, a single stockwhip and a pair of stockwhips :CR:
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Well, you HAVE to own your own brand! It's so satisfying using a whip you made yourself. Totally different experience than cracking a bought whip. :TOH:
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First whip in 2023 - classic 10ft Indy bullwhip in brown.

Usual specs of shot loaded core, lead foundation on an 8 inch spike, two bellies and 1 bolster covered by 12 plait overlay.

One unusual feature is the cord used for the buttknot. It's 10 mm wide while the overlay strands are 12 mm wide (pre stretching). I think it makes a better, cleaner knot, with not so much overlapping.

Happy cracking in 2023!

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Looking good. The three pass heel knot looks great in nylon! :TOH:
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tomek9210 wrote: Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:39 am First whip in 2023 - classic 10ft Indy bullwhip in brown.

Usual specs of shot loaded core, lead foundation on an 8 inch spike, two bellies and 1 bolster covered by 12 plait overlay.

One unusual feature is the cord used for the buttknot. It's 10 mm wide while the overlay strands are 12 mm wide (pre stretching). I think it makes a better, cleaner knot, with not so much overlapping.

Happy cracking in 2023!

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ooohlalalala!! awesome, very clean plaiting!!!
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Thanks guys.

I always admired Ben Scott's heelknots as they were super clean with no overlapping strands. I still need to learn a bit how to do it.
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