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32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:54 am
by bernie47
Things seem a bit glum
around here so here is a whip that I was recently commissioned to make for a customer in Canada in the hope that it brightens things up a little.
http://www.em-brand-whips.com/bullpics/ ... t-copy.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The brief was to make a 32 plait bull whip that looked like a diamond back rattle snake. When I first started I thought it would be a breeze but after undoing the whip for the third time found that it wasn't all that easy after all. Live and learn.
PS. Another whip I recently made was a stock whip for the Tasmanian Mountain Cattlemens get together. This has been a yearly event for the past 28 years for which I donate a whip for the junior section of the whip cracking competition.
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Kind Regards
Bernie.
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 6:10 am
by fifthchamber
Stunning craftsmanship on the finished plaits though....Amazing design, and great styling...
Highly impressive work...My hats off to you Sir..
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:09 am
by TheSavoryTrim
Oh my goodness, absolutely stunning! I would be reluctant to crack such a thing of beauty!
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:15 am
by Weston
Bernie you are an artist of the highest order! That diamond back pattern is stunning. I'm not sure why you thought it would be a breeze; nothing about that looks easy to me! Thanks for putting them up.
Weston
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:53 pm
by darksideman13
That is just breath taking. It is really a piece of art. A whip like that belongs in a museum.
TheSavoryTrim wrote:I would be reluctant to crack such a thing of beauty!
TST, I have to completely agree with that!!
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:22 pm
by Holmes
That is AMAZING work. Making whips like those must have taken forever!
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:27 pm
by rawvoodoo
Its so beautiful all I could do was stare at it. Truly astounding.
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:09 pm
by bobm2004
Bernie those are both amazing whips!!! Truly functional art!!
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:14 pm
by TREX
Bernie,
I have to agree with everyone- I Especially love the rattle snake design! it's a one of a kind, & just beautiful to look at! Hopefully I will have the pleasure of owning one of your works of art in the future- Keep up that amazing work! -T.Rex
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:01 pm
by TheSavoryTrim
The patterning on that stock whip is gorgeous as well. You are truly an artist and your work is masterful!
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:42 pm
by rjccj
Wow. Your work just leaves mean speechless. Amazingly beautiful stuff.
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 12:32 am
by hit80s
I love the rattles at the end nice touch !
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:14 pm
by DarenHenryW
Great looking work, Bernie! Very impressive!
DHW
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 3:12 am
by Danny Dravot ESQ
Wow, that is cool. With a whip like that on your hip, you could excuse an Ophidiophobe for trying to burn it with a torch!
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:56 pm
by Nexus6
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:20 pm
by bernie47
Danny Dravot ESQ wrote:Wow, that is cool. With a whip like that on your hip, you could excuse an Ophidiophobe for trying to burn it with a torch!
I bet that had everyone reaching for the dictionary
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:05 am
by Cracker
Just amazing work, both are beautiful Bernie.
Jim
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:08 am
by ST
Canada Eh. I wonder if he lives nearby, probably not, nobody lives nearby.
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:59 am
by Satipo
What fantastic workmanship! That's a really special whip. Although, its design means Indy could never use it, of course.
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:00 pm
by Indiana County Jr.
Bernie,
Your work never fails to amaze me!
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:39 am
by riku1914
bernie47 wrote:Things seem a bit glum
around here so here is a whip that I was recently commissioned to make for a customer in Canada in the hope that it brightens things up a little.
http://www.em-brand-whips.com/bullpics/ ... t-copy.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The brief was to make a 32 plait bull whip that looked like a diamond back rattle snake. When I first started I thought it would be a breeze but after undoing the whip for the third time found that it wasn't all that easy after all. Live and learn.
PS. Another whip I recently made was a stock whip for the Tasmanian Mountain Cattlemens get together. This has been a yearly event for the past 28 years for which I donate a whip for the junior section of the whip cracking competition.
http://www.em-brand-whips.com/stockwhip ... ckwhip.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Kind Regards
Bernie.
Hey Bernie, i didn't know you on this forum, i'm the guy that's been emailing you the past couple weeks
Re: 32 plait bull whip
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:49 pm
by darthinvictus
That is the single coolest whip I have evere seen!!!!!!!
awesome work.
