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Whip #16 is complete. Four strand 650 tapered twist core with one belly and 24 plait over lay in 275 cord. 16 plait carapace and grip in 650 cord. 18 bight 16 part two pass herringbone knot for the heel knot with a 1” wooden concho. 7’ long with a 10” fiberglass handle core. I just finished the heel...

Hey Y’all!
I was recently able to do some more work on a whip I started awhile ago. Hope you guys are doing good!
https://i.imgur.com/oLagq3T.jpg
Handle still needs finishing touches before epoxy, then just a fall and cracker.

Ten years is a ton of time for an online group, thanks for all the time you put into this Robby! And thanks to everyone for making this forum what it is.

Very Cool Rachel! That whip is a beauty.

For me the first one the keepers had a better fit, but that was probably because I made the handle before watching the video so it had a 5 plait keeper like the thong. The second one is a tad tighter due to the 7 plait stock keeper and larger dowel diameter. I personally am going to use the typical ...

I will be putting the black stockwhip up for sale on my facebook page for $150+ shipping. But if anyone is interested...

Here are some pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/d2xAbQFhhXCJ2L4o9 The whip with a brown thong is based mostly on Nick's latest video, the all-black stockwhip is my version based on it. I did several things differently like using a light layer of sinew to keep all the strands together, and bound a ...

Cool! Have fun with it Flemming!

I've put the matched set aside for the moment and have been working on Australian stockwhips again. I made one thong using Adam Winch's design that Nick demonstrated in his latest video, the handle I made before watching the video so it is a bit different. For example a 5 plait keeper and 16 half-pl...

Looking great Rachel!

I agree...and a picture of a well-plaited, coiled whip sometimes has something almost ‚hypnotic‘ in it... one could look at it for minutes! Wolfgang, That it what I do, I pull it up in a tab and zoom in so that it is almost like it is sitting in front of me! :P I've actually learned a bit about pla...

Cool Roy! Bet he'll love it!

I believe the "swell" is called a swing belly. I don't much about it other than that it gives added performance, and also makes it stay on your shoulder better(at least in theory).

Not bad!

I think they are just asking longer to load that usual... I'm sure you are doing great though Collin.

I can't see your pictures for some reason... What are you using to host them?

Very cool Jessie! That looks perfect for can cutting. You could probably cut through two with that beast!

And don't feel pressed to meet those standards(I know I still have a ways to go), we all learn best at our own pace.

Collin,
Thanks! Whips with a fast taper tend to be fast, but take more effort to crack. Whips with a with a slower taper move slower but take less effort to crack.

Collin,
Nice start! The PH whip and that black bull look pretty good.