Roy Partin
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Appreciate it Roger, Pokkis and Mario. Pokkis I think I agree with you on this cowboy color thing. This brown looks even more rugged than the rust. Thanks for that observation Lasse. Yes if our bodies hold up then we can tweak on these whips until we are called home. Even then we still wouldn't be satisfied.
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Great looking whip!!!! as Always Roy. I like the color combination the wooden handle with the dark thong. Again Great work!!! Roy
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This is the "Striker" cow whip that I recently finished. First of all, I must admit that this build was for my own amusement. I wanted a light and accurate whip for target/routine work when playing in my yard. The 6 ft 12 plait overlay is in rust and acid brown color. The first 2 feet are in an under 1 over 1 sequence. The point is 6 plait and the twisted fall is attached with a snakes head hitch. This is the first time that I have utilized double drops. I am pleasantly surprised at how smooth the drops and taper are. The 8 plait belly is plaited nearly the entire length in an under 1 over 1 sequence. The core is a tightly bound tapering twist. The handle is an 18 inch piece of Goncalo Alves branded with spiraling reptile scales. The heel knob has an alligator tooth inlay. This is the first time I have tied a turks head knot on a handle. I want to give a big thanks to Taylor for the advice on TH knots.
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I echo all these remarks. What a whip! It's not only elegant - it simply cries out, "I'm efficient! I deliver!" And the photos with the Croc head also suggest the inescapable message, "I bite!"
Roy, until fairly recently, I would have thought an 18 inch handle with a 6 foot thong would be unwieldy - unbalanced. I'm gradually moving towards a preference for longer handles (not least because of the 10-footer you made for me, with its 16 inch handle). As I've said before, I've only even handled one rather poor stock whip, but I begin to see why the Aussies say that's the ultimate whip for accuracy and control.
This whip is a real masterpiece. Please let us know how it behaves over the coming weeks....
Roy, until fairly recently, I would have thought an 18 inch handle with a 6 foot thong would be unwieldy - unbalanced. I'm gradually moving towards a preference for longer handles (not least because of the 10-footer you made for me, with its 16 inch handle). As I've said before, I've only even handled one rather poor stock whip, but I begin to see why the Aussies say that's the ultimate whip for accuracy and control.
This whip is a real masterpiece. Please let us know how it behaves over the coming weeks....
'Less is often more!'
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Okay, okay. I see your point, Roy. If you are really that unhappy with that whip
and want to get rid of it...I will do that for you. Just send it to me (as the good man
I am, I even pay the shipping!) and I will get rid of it for you. No, really, no need to
thank me. I am more than happy to help you.
Hey, Taylor tried it with the "welcome present for the new member". Didn't work out.
So I thought, I could try another trick. Doesn't work either, hm?
Great work, Roy. As always, Sir!
Robby
and want to get rid of it...I will do that for you. Just send it to me (as the good man
I am, I even pay the shipping!) and I will get rid of it for you. No, really, no need to
thank me. I am more than happy to help you.
Hey, Taylor tried it with the "welcome present for the new member". Didn't work out.
So I thought, I could try another trick. Doesn't work either, hm?
Great work, Roy. As always, Sir!
Robby
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Thank you all so much for the support and compliments. Robby if the day comes that I'm bored with this one then I will send it your way, BUT I just don't see that happening soon. Yesterday I had a blast sniping dandilions and clover blossoms in the yard. The accuracy is pleasing me. I hope to get some video of this one in motion to post.
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