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strand length?
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:19 pm
by ST
I was wondering how long to cut the strands for a six foot bullwhip?
I heard somewhere, 1 1/3 of the desired length; is there a general rule of thumb regarding the length? How much length, of the strands, will be lost in braiding?
Any help would be wonderful.
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:34 pm
by IndyWhips
Better a little too long than to run out of string
I'd go 1 1/2 at least.......
Tony
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:46 pm
by PyramidBlaster
Yes, I go by 1.5x...That works out to spot-on.
That is for Cut & stretched length versus Finished (braided) length....Applies to the shorter strands, too.
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:05 pm
by munakuppi
Oh... 1.5x after the stretch...
I've been cutting my strands 1.5x before the stretch.
No wonder my strands are allways 2-3 feet too long.
Been wondering why i can barely make a whip out of
two hides... go figure.
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:14 pm
by PyramidBlaster
Oh... 1.5x after the stretch...
Yeah, I only remembered that because I USED to make leather whips....Now I do nylon...No stretching (or paring, or soaping, or tapering) required....
Think a Kangaroo is in the works in the next year, though.....Just call me a glutton for punishment...
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:59 pm
by munakuppi
Maybe I should start and try "pre-stretch" while cutting. Should get closer to the right final length right away...
pre-stretch...
I don't mean that try and stretch the hide but string. Cut some - stretch - cut som more - stretch...