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Re: My quest bullwhip
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:26 am
by tomek9210
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.
Re: My quest bullwhip
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2022 1:06 pm
by IJJTM
Looks great, it gives me some Joe Strain vibes.
Re: My quest bullwhip
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2022 2:08 pm
by bearbeast
Very nice, Tomek! Love the darker ring knot.
Cheers,
Bear
Re: My quest bullwhip
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:10 pm
by tomek9210
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
Re: My quest bullwhip
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:42 pm
by bearbeast
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.
Re: My quest bullwhip
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:39 am
by tomek9210
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!
Re: My quest bullwhip
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 3:41 pm
by bearbeast
Looking good. The three pass heel knot looks great in nylon!
Re: My quest bullwhip
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:18 pm
by Mikeynts
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!
ooohlalalala!! awesome, very clean plaiting!!!
Re: My quest bullwhip
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:51 am
by tomek9210
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.