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Tonight I started to build the whip that Ben won in the raffle. I offered the choice of a traditional cow whip or a cup style woodie bullwhip. Ben chose the cup style bullwhip in black with an Ash handle.
Any good whip starts with a good core. This twisted core is wrapped tight with many layers of sinew. This nearly destroyed my fingers tonight but it was worth the effort

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o760/47royboy/3BBA56AF-FB81-4998-894A-35D67548E8D3_zpscxpfkhnx.jpg

The first belly is 8 plait and I went with the chessboard plait for 12 inches. This will give it some stiffness and spring.

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o760/47royboy/C8980B09-62C1-40C7-97B1-3465DC03A59C_zpsjiuj2hsr.jpg

More to come

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2 Reply by Ron May

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Ben is one lucky fellow.

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3 Reply by Robert Gage

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Ron May wrote:

Ben is one lucky fellow.

Agreed! Roy, that looks as near perfect as any human being could manage.  smile

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4 Reply by Robby Amper

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What you're doing there is the beginning of a great whip. And Ben is a lucky guy!
But what I like best, is the "Poster" in the background. That sums up pretty everything I
value.

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5 Reply by Rachel McCollough

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Looking great, I bet Ben is super excited!  Thank you for sharing the build with us.

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6 Reply by Robert Gage

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Robby, I hope you mean both posters! The mottoes - and the dogs!  smile

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7 Reply by Roy Partin

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Thank you all! Robby, I love that sign. Lindsay has signs scattered around the house that always give great inspiration when needed.

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8 Reply by Roy Partin

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I finished the first belly of 8 plait to 6,5,4. My next quest is binding. I am contemplating how I am going to bind it. I remember Devin stating that this type of whip doesn't need much binding. Should I go with that, or should I bind the crap out of it? What are your thoughts?

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o760/47royboy/E53C8E21-7AFB-4DA2-90E3-EBA0D8250A2E_zps2lh6trsd.jpg

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9 Reply by Ben Varsek

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WOW !!!

Dear Mr. Partin,
THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!

The TT core that you've made looks superb, the sinew binding is as tight as it could be and the paliting is spot on - it's all is proove that this is the work of a true perfectionist - thank you so much Mr. Partin !!!

All the previous comments are absolutely right:
The dogs are the main focus of this campaign and I am very excited to be the lucky winner of this awesome prize smile !!!

All the best
Ben

10 Reply by Rachel McCollough

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Roy that looks super!  Very exciting build!

On binding, may I humbly suggest about 14-18" progressive binding at the transition?  Give a little feel and stability but allow it to still immediately form a loop?  Let the rest fly... Unless of course you add a TT.

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11 Reply by Rachel McCollough

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I meant give it a little EXTRA feel and stability.  Sorry.

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Roy, I think that Rachel has a good idea on that. smile

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13 Reply by Roy Partin

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Gotcha Rachel, thanks for the advice. You have built a few a these, so I figured you would know. Would you use closed loop, open loop, or both?

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14 Reply by Jessie Edwards

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Ben is soooo lucky smile

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Anytime!  I use both, 1 layer closed loop first keeps everything smooth on first belly.  I generally do 3 layers open, on top of one layer closed.  6, 12, 18".  Starting at 1/4" spacing and expanding out to 3/4".   On second belly I use no closed loop, only open.

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16 Reply by Roy Partin

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Thanks Rachel that helps a bunch. I didn't follow your directions exactly, but it gave me a dang good starting point. I'm happy with the binding on this first belly. It has a nice regressive stiffness

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o760/47royboy/B170B851-4715-4430-918C-8AF33440132E_zpspbpgxyi9.jpg

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17 Reply by Rachel McCollough

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Looks great!  It looks like it's got good life and feel to it!

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18 Reply by Ron May

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Boy howdy Roy, just look at that taper. smile
That binding looks digressive indeed . It should progressively help increase the energy of the wave loop very nicely.
Nice job.

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Roy. this is so exciting! Your attention to detail, your experience, and your willingness to innovate are producing something quite remarkable!  smile

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20 Reply by Ben Varsek

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Outstanding work Mr. Partin !!!

The bound first belly is looking excellent - thank you so much for sharing the pictures smile !!!

All the best
Ben