Stockwhip handles
- Jeff Roseborough
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Stockwhip handles
I thought I would post a few pictures of my current projects. I have been working on a 3 stockwhips along with the Whip Swap Whip.
The somewhat matched pair two toned handles will be for my own use. I will add 4ft thongs to them. I want to learn two-handed routines.
This next handle is in progress. It is for an order I received a couple of weeks ago. It is going to be a 12plait 6ft stockwhip in saddle tan. I completed the plaiting on the handle but still need to trim the strands, build up the butt foundation, and tie on turks head knots. The keeper is already attached.
The somewhat matched pair two toned handles will be for my own use. I will add 4ft thongs to them. I want to learn two-handed routines.
This next handle is in progress. It is for an order I received a couple of weeks ago. It is going to be a 12plait 6ft stockwhip in saddle tan. I completed the plaiting on the handle but still need to trim the strands, build up the butt foundation, and tie on turks head knots. The keeper is already attached.
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Man Jeff, those are very pretty!
I'm seeing a bit of a twist in the plaiting toward the keeper on the tan one - is that intentional? I've not tried out fancy plaiting yet...was considering trying it on the swhip ship whip.
Was wondering also if you are beveling just one side of your strands like \__/ or both like <__>? In the photobucket album there is a black handle with gorgeous fit on those strands!
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I'm seeing a bit of a twist in the plaiting toward the keeper on the tan one - is that intentional? I've not tried out fancy plaiting yet...was considering trying it on the swhip ship whip.
Was wondering also if you are beveling just one side of your strands like \__/ or both like <__>? In the photobucket album there is a black handle with gorgeous fit on those strands!
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Thanks all for the great comments. The twist was unintentional. I believe it creeps in if I stop halfway through. I should plait in one session for handles and whips.
I tried to match the patterns but there are a few mistakes along the way. The strands are a bit wider so the pattern is stretched out a bit. It doesn't matter much to me as these will be for my own use. I could also sell them separately with no problems.
I beveled the undersides "\___/" of strands. It helps to make them lay flatter. I also roll the heck out of the stock. The stock you saw in Photobucket may have been my Murphy stockwhip handle. I can only dream of doing work as good as he did.
I tried to match the patterns but there are a few mistakes along the way. The strands are a bit wider so the pattern is stretched out a bit. It doesn't matter much to me as these will be for my own use. I could also sell them separately with no problems.
I beveled the undersides "\___/" of strands. It helps to make them lay flatter. I also roll the heck out of the stock. The stock you saw in Photobucket may have been my Murphy stockwhip handle. I can only dream of doing work as good as he did.
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Its strange you say that about the twist in your plaiting as I have also worked out the main amounts of rotation and twist on my whip is exactly the same as yours, the point where the rotation is worst is where I have clipped the strands and put the whip aside while I moved it out of the way and the rotation seems at its worst when I restart the plaiting.Jeff Roseborough wrote:Thanks all for the great comments. The twist was unintentional. I believe it creeps in if I stop halfway through. I should plait in one session for handles and whips.
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What do you think, Jeff? When will you be able to post new pictures of your whip swap whip? I am more than excited and happy for the recipient of that whip! It must be such a great experience to receive a package, open it and then to see such a beautiful whip. I'm not jealous in any way for the lucky person who will get it. I am just happy that all this is working so fine!
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Robby Amper wrote:What do you think, Jeff? When will you be able to post new pictures of your whip swap whip? I am more than excited and happy for the recipient of that whip! It must be such a great experience to receive a package, open it and then to see such a beautiful whip. I'm not jealous in any way for the lucky person who will get it. I am just happy that all this is working so fine!
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I am working on it too, just don't want to spoil the surprise!
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Jeff - I always love whips with different patterns mixed together. Can you please tell me the name of the pattern where you have one color surrounded by another in a square bullseye style? I've seen it before and have tried to mimic it without success.
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Craig Frank wrote:Jeff - I always love whips with different patterns mixed together. Can you please tell me the name of the pattern where you have one color surrounded by another in a square bullseye style? I've seen it before and have tried to mimic it without success.
If you have Edwards book it is a variation on "Egyptian Eyes". Where he has 1 eye connected with a double bracelet I put 2 eyes in a row. The basic pattern is a central dot surrounded by a 3x3 square in a different color, surrounded by a 5x5 square in the original color. On a 16 plait handle there are 2 eyes side by side sharing the left and right squares. This connecting square is the second color and different from the 5x5 square. I did this so I would not have a strand 9 squares long winding around the handle able to shift. The different color in the middle of the long strand holds it down.
I really didn't have a plan for these handles. I just did whatever looked good to me.
There is an online app that can help in plaiting designs. http://www.whipinfo.com/fancy/ It really helps planning out designs. You can try different colors (only 2) and see how different designs flow from one to another.
Also of interest when I made these matching handles I wrapped 1 color - 8 strands - tightly around the handle and then wove the other 8 strands through. It seemed easier than weaving strands 1 at a time from each side and working my way down the handle. For intricate designs it really is easy.
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I've tried the cane with steelcore and it is a pain in the behind if you don't have the proper tools. To put spring steel inside you either drill it in using the rod as a drill bit, or split the cane, drill a groove for the steel, and glue the rod back together. My attempts were mostly unsuccessful. I will use cane for half-plait handles with no steel inside.Andreas Reich wrote:Hi Jeff, thats very nice work. How do you make the Handles? Cane with a steelcore?
My handles are fiberglass rods. I get them from the local hardware store. Normally used as driveway and street markers.
To get the taper I cover the rod with 6-8 layers of newspaper. The paper is secured with ducktape and then wrapped with sinew.
Bernie has a video here about how he makes them. I follow the same style.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okm3LqohhDU
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8x9 1 pass with an interweave. The pattern was kind of a fluke. I really didn't intend to have diamonds on the knot, it just kind of turned out that way. In fact the overall patterns were a fluke too. I just did whatever I thought looked good and tried to keep everything even. There are a few flaws here and there but since these handles are for my own use I can live with them.Taylor Jennings wrote:Gorgeous. Still trying to work out the awesome heel knot patterns.
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Roy, you would be correct in your thinking. Here are a few more pictures:Roy Partin wrote:Thats sweet Jeff, thanks for sharing. I think I might know whom one of those lucky people is
The stockwhip handle ready for knots:
The core - 3 strands tapered and beveled:
The belly - A partial bolster on one end that forms the keeper and 4 strands ready to be plaited. Just need to grease everything up first.
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I finally had some more time at lunch to work on 2 whips. I rolled both whips and cut out a bolster for a stockwhip.
This is the first belly plaited and rolled. The leather strap at the keeper end is to hang the whip from while plaiting, and is about the size needed for the keeper loop. The four strands remaining will be split into eight and evenly tapered.
This is the bolster. I need to trim it a bit. I have some kangaroo leather that was too spongy for whipmaking or lace, but works really well for bolsters. A bolster's primary functions are to carry/add weight and fill in the gaps between layers. Some whipmakeers will use chrome tanned leather. This piece is veg-tanned.
I may add a second bolster over the first to help define the swell of the thong.
This is the first belly plaited and rolled. The leather strap at the keeper end is to hang the whip from while plaiting, and is about the size needed for the keeper loop. The four strands remaining will be split into eight and evenly tapered.
This is the bolster. I need to trim it a bit. I have some kangaroo leather that was too spongy for whipmaking or lace, but works really well for bolsters. A bolster's primary functions are to carry/add weight and fill in the gaps between layers. Some whipmakeers will use chrome tanned leather. This piece is veg-tanned.
I may add a second bolster over the first to help define the swell of the thong.
Here's wishing you find time for the things you want to do, and for the things you need to do.
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