Whip Basics. The Forum

A few weeks ago I ordered 100' of luminescent white paracord. I was going to make a black and white whip with it. The whip I'm finishing now is red and white for a retiring co-worker who likes the Arizona Cardinals. I used regular white on his, but I wanted to do the knots in the luminescent white. ...

I guess if I used simple math 26.5/20=1.325. Take all strands measurements times that? On all layers?

26-27', I meant.

Robert - And that, sir, is something that I'm struggling with. I start with measurements provided by nicks whip shop videos. However, I always end up short, forcing me to extend the length of the last two strands/four plaits. For the six foot whips, he calls for 20' strands at the end. I need betwee...

Curt Baumgardner wrote:Been thinking about using my serial numbered 1st ID CSM coin as a concho. neat idea.

I made a whip for a co-worker using one of his old unit coins.

'Most' phases. I missed some of the final steps. http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/Craig_Frank/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0541_zpsxfxqlbce.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/Craig_Frank/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0542_zpscv7cbehg.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/Craig_Frank/Mobile%20Uploads/...

This was my 8th whip and my second attempt at an 8.5' four layer whip using hockey tape and sinew. EOD stands for Explosive Ordnance Disposal, a past job for me in the Army. The colors used are representative of the officially registered tartan for EOD kilts. This is not my best whip, but it was def...