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by Ben Varsek
Fri 13. Oct 2023, 23:35
Forum: Whips (+++ public thread +++)
Topic: My whips this far
Replies: 191
Views: 66610

Re: My whips this far

Jyri, you've realy gotten a huge talent and skill for mixing different types of cords in one overlay. Superb work!

All the best

Ben
by Ben Varsek
Fri 13. Oct 2023, 23:32
Forum: Whips (+++ public thread +++)
Topic: Legend Collector’s Whip #4 by MG Whips
Replies: 9
Views: 13668

Re: Legend Collector’s Whip #4 by MG Whips

Rachel, "unique" or "fancy" would be understatements - an entrie overlay without herringbone - WOW

All the best

Ben
by Ben Varsek
Thu 5. Jan 2023, 19:14
Forum: Makers and Masters (+++public thread+++)
Topic: The "Making of" Gallery - Ben Varsek
Replies: 130
Views: 62886

Re: The "Making of" Gallery - Ben Varsek

Thanks Ron :)

Yes, the shift/90 degree rotation of the patten was planned. It's the same concept as on the black and silver grey target whip.
It probably won't be everybodys cup of tea, but I like it.
by Ben Varsek
Wed 4. Jan 2023, 14:02
Forum: Makers and Masters (+++public thread+++)
Topic: The "Making of" Gallery - Ben Varsek
Replies: 130
Views: 62886

Re: The "Making of" Gallery - Ben Varsek

An older build that I haven't posted so far: A 16 plait 6,5 foot hidden handle bullwhip with 2 bellies in coyote brown and caffe late Paracord. I did use the flip and shake method on this one and the pattern on the handle is twisted by 90 degree from the middle point on. https://i.imgur.com/CfKgLBZ....
by Ben Varsek
Wed 4. Jan 2023, 14:01
Forum: Makers and Masters (+++public thread+++)
Topic: This is the Gallery of "Ben's Custom Whips" - Ben Varsek
Replies: 25
Views: 15467

Re: This is the Gallery of "Ben's Custom Whips" - Ben Varsek

An older build that I haven't posted so far: A 16 plait 6,5 foot hidden handle bullwhip with 2 bellies in coyote brown and caffe late Paracord. I did use the flip and shake method on this one and the pattern on the handle is twisted by 90 degree from the middle point on. https://i.imgur.com/CfKgLBZ....
by Ben Varsek
Mon 5. Dec 2022, 22:01
Forum: Whips (+++ public thread +++)
Topic: My whips this far
Replies: 191
Views: 66610

Re: My whips this far

I realy like the way you've worked in the smaller cord into the thong - very good job!
by Ben Varsek
Sun 14. Aug 2022, 16:04
Forum: Whips (+++ public thread +++)
Topic: My whip journey so far :)
Replies: 229
Views: 52295

Ross, what a herculian task!
Very good job, the craftsmanship looks superb!
by Ben Varsek
Sun 17. Jul 2022, 10:22
Forum: Whips (+++ public thread +++)
Topic: Whips by Ethan Mitchell
Replies: 167
Views: 53621

The knob that you've made looks like a very good match for the imperial red thong, very good job!
by Ben Varsek
Thu 30. Jun 2022, 16:24
Forum: Whips (+++ public thread +++)
Topic: Whips by Ethan Mitchell
Replies: 167
Views: 53621

Ethan, very good job, I'm looking forward to see the finished whip!

If you want to see in advance how colors will change by waxing them, you can simply soak a sample string in water.
by Ben Varsek
Fri 24. Jun 2022, 11:13
Forum: Makers and Masters (+++public thread+++)
Topic: The "Making of" Gallery - Ben Varsek
Replies: 130
Views: 62886

Robert, yes dirt becomes a lot more visible on white whips than on any other colour, which requires cleaning them on a regular basis. A pure white tone can also get a yellowish stain over time, thats why I went for silver grey on this one.
by Ben Varsek
Thu 23. Jun 2022, 15:53
Forum: Whips (+++ public thread +++)
Topic: Whips by Ethan Mitchell
Replies: 167
Views: 53621

Ethan, looking very good! You can try to make the first segment (1-2 Inches) of the 4 strand TT super tight . After some rolling, this usualy creats an even "transition of the tension" (the tightness of the first Inches of TT will "pull" on the 4 plait strands during the rolling).
by Ben Varsek
Fri 17. Jun 2022, 17:53
Forum: Makers and Masters (+++public thread+++)
Topic: This is the Gallery of "Ben's Custom Whips" - Ben Varsek
Replies: 25
Views: 15467

Ethan, thanks! I got the measuremnts with the help of the faceplait generator: Just measure out how many strands of the seam will fit into the desired length of your handle one of your previous builds. In the next step you can start designing your fancy plaiting. Counting the strands at the seam wit...
by Ben Varsek
Fri 17. Jun 2022, 17:43
Forum: Makers and Masters (+++public thread+++)
Topic: The "Making of" Gallery - Ben Varsek
Replies: 130
Views: 62886

Rachel, thank you very much!
by Ben Varsek
Thu 16. Jun 2022, 14:32
Forum: Makers and Masters (+++public thread+++)
Topic: The "Making of" Gallery - Ben Varsek
Replies: 130
Views: 62886

Ron, Robert, thank both of you very much :) !
by Ben Varsek
Thu 16. Jun 2022, 14:21
Forum: Makers and Masters (+++public thread+++)
Topic: This is the Gallery of "Ben's Custom Whips" - Ben Varsek
Replies: 25
Views: 15467

An 8,3 foot Target Bullwhip with an 39cm Handle (=15,35 Inch) with 2 plaited Bellies (10 plait and 12 plait) in silver Grey and Black:

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by Ben Varsek
Thu 16. Jun 2022, 14:19
Forum: Makers and Masters (+++public thread+++)
Topic: This is the Gallery of "Ben's Custom Whips" - Ben Varsek
Replies: 25
Views: 15467

A 7 foot Bullsnake in imperial red with an 6 Inch handle, 2 plaited Bellies and an 6 point English Eye:

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by Ben Varsek
Thu 16. Jun 2022, 14:17
Forum: Makers and Masters (+++public thread+++)
Topic: This is the Gallery of "Ben's Custom Whips" - Ben Varsek
Replies: 25
Views: 15467

A 6 foot hidden handle Bullwhip with a 6 point English eye in black with red 275 cord at the handle, 2 plaited Bellies (8 plait and 12 plait), 10 inch handle:

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by Ben Varsek
Thu 16. Jun 2022, 14:14
Forum: Makers and Masters (+++public thread+++)
Topic: This is the Gallery of "Ben's Custom Whips" - Ben Varsek
Replies: 25
Views: 15467

A 6 foot Bullwhip with 2 Bellies (10 plait and 12 palit) with an 10 inch handle in arctic blue and indigo blue:

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by Ben Varsek
Thu 16. Jun 2022, 14:12
Forum: Makers and Masters (+++public thread+++)
Topic: The "Making of" Gallery - Ben Varsek
Replies: 130
Views: 62886

Using several layers of open loop binding makes it easier for me to control how the rigidity tapers. For this particular whip I did use 3 layers of open loop binding. On the first layer, the further I'm going away from the handle, the larger the space in between the loops gets, which creates a taper...

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