Whip Basics. The Forum

That would surely be my main priority.... sleep.... and love on the pups.
They would go a long way to heal me from the job reality.

Ron

It's looking great Mark.
The fancy plaiting is very eye catching.

How does it crack? ( stupid question for sure)

Ron

Hayes, it might be as you suspect, but it also might be the cord reacting to the hot wax, if that's the way you waxed it.

All paracord are not created equal.
Polyester cord is prone to twisting more than nylon. Mix the two and you are going to see a very negative result.

Ron

Mark is right.
I remember finding a mistake after completing 4' of overlay.
That was so fun.
I was so tempted to just leave it, but I would always know it was there and it would bother me ..... forever.

Ron

Hayes, your style is rapidly going into the "recognition" stage.
One look and you can tell that this is a "Hayes" whip.
I love the color and the satin finish is spot on.
Be proud.

How does it crack?

Ron

Great looking whip Mark.
I didn't even see the purple until the close up. Great color choices.

Ron

Hayes, very nicely done.
You're going to have some happy customers.

Ron

Be proud Hayes.
I had a feeling Mark would be pleased.
Thanks Mark, for the evaluation.

Ron

Hayes, I like your signature handles.
They are quite recognizable.

Ron

Nice Ross. Good taper and the concho is cool.


Ron

Nicely done Hayes.

It definitely has your signature look.

Ron

Hayes, that is the proof of improving. Being to recognize what works and what doesn't and improving on that information will take you far to becoming a premier whip maker. I also split the artificial sinew to make less bulkier crackers. I also do this while combining the smaller strands, like you wo...

Very nicely done.
You are really making progress.

Ron

Great looking handle.
I like the shape of the "cup" part.
Your ferrules are becoming a part of your whip signature.
Nice.

Ron

Looking good Hayes.
The TT core will most certainly loosen up with usage.

Ron

Great looking whip Rachel.
I agree with Mark, I love the color.

Ron

Hayes, the only thing that I can see is, it tapers quickly towards the last 1/4 (?) of the tip, faster than it appears to taper in the middle and top of the thong. Remember, this is not necessarily wrong. There's as many ways to make a whip as there are makers. As long as you are getting the results...

Hayes, put the order in your wife's name, then she can get the packages and you get the contents.

Ron

I agree with Rachel about Paracord Galaxy and E.L. Wood cord. Being nylon, it melts better and more evenly. That comes in real handy if you ever have to join cord, or stick dropped ends to the thong after cutting, and the end cords of a TH knot as well. Made in America too, I believe. With cord made...

Hayes, I like the attention to detail.

Ron