The making of whip #2
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- Ben Varsek
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@ Ron May:
I have only done a single pass 6-7 TH with interweave as a heelknot on one whip so far. The measurements for the heel knot foundation had the same diameter that I used for the transition knots (overall 2 mm larger than the thong in diameter), only the lengh was a little longer (17 mm).
In terms of size its the smallest heelknot I have ever made but since I have medium to small hands it feels quite comfortable to me.
Here is a picture of it (I did it in one solid color but it is the same 6-7 TH with interweave that is shown in the Youtube videos that you have posted):
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Greetings Ben
I have only done a single pass 6-7 TH with interweave as a heelknot on one whip so far. The measurements for the heel knot foundation had the same diameter that I used for the transition knots (overall 2 mm larger than the thong in diameter), only the lengh was a little longer (17 mm).
In terms of size its the smallest heelknot I have ever made but since I have medium to small hands it feels quite comfortable to me.
Here is a picture of it (I did it in one solid color but it is the same 6-7 TH with interweave that is shown in the Youtube videos that you have posted):
![Image](http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/Ben_Varsek/Peitschen1/P1020269_zpsqj7ksvtp.jpg)
Greetings Ben
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- Robert Gage
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The whip "Blue Lightening" (AKA W2) is completed.
It needs to be cleaned up and waxed.
The heel knot needs a little adjusting to center the eagle but I
will do that just before waxing.
Now the hard part will be not cracking it very much before
waxing.![smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
This one is light years ahead of the first one no doubt.
Thanks to every one in your support, guidance and advise.
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Ron
It needs to be cleaned up and waxed.
The heel knot needs a little adjusting to center the eagle but I
will do that just before waxing.
Now the hard part will be not cracking it very much before
waxing.
![smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
This one is light years ahead of the first one no doubt.
Thanks to every one in your support, guidance and advise.
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/6yTMKNE.jpg)
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/GdXWxzk.jpg)
Ron
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- Robert Gage
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Here's a video of the cracking of Blue Lightening.
It really is a heavy whip.
Ron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cWqfy1erKs
It really is a heavy whip.
Ron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cWqfy1erKs
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Mr. Robert, it does flow well, but being so heavy it kind of "jerks" my arm a little.
The transition is not near firm enough though.
I am not going to crack it much until I can wax it so I can see the difference in the performance after waxing.
Ron
The transition is not near firm enough though.
I am not going to crack it much until I can wax it so I can see the difference in the performance after waxing.
Ron
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Philbert, absolutely right.
I think the transition is not quite a 'noodle' like the Zombie Bumble Bee was
but most definitely needs to be bridged a lot stronger. I think the wax will help a little
but not nearly enough to cure it.
Thanks Roy.![smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
I think the wax will help with the performance of the whip.
Taking out the air and making it more of a cohesive unit will make it better.
Ron
I think the transition is not quite a 'noodle' like the Zombie Bumble Bee was
but most definitely needs to be bridged a lot stronger. I think the wax will help a little
but not nearly enough to cure it.
Thanks Roy.
![smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
I think the wax will help with the performance of the whip.
Taking out the air and making it more of a cohesive unit will make it better.
Ron
It's ok if you disagree with me.
I can't force you to be right.
I can't force you to be right.
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