First Full Size Bullwhip in the Works (5ft)

[Ethan Mitchell]

Ok I'll keep that in mind, thanks. I actually tried to pull it off, with most of my strength, but it did not budge. The epoxy would make it immovable.

[Ben Varsek]

Ethan, that looks like a very good whip build in process, I'm looking forward to see the final result!

All the best
Ben

[Ethan Mitchell]

Thanks Ben, I hope to get the overlay started tomorrow.

[Morten Aalykke Pedersen]

Looking good - i normally make a hockey tape bolster on the handle to meet the thickness of the transition area - then i dont have to add strands after plaiting the handle part

[Ethan Mitchell]

Morten, Good idea I'll keep that in mind next time.

[Ethan Mitchell]

Here is a link to pictures of the finished bullwhip. Sorry, I do not have access to imgur at the moment.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9QPk69qhrUE5CZ3k1
I did a little experimentation with fancy plaiting on the thong. After seeing some of Rachel's work.
What do you guys think?

[Mark Elliott]

Wow, Ethan, looks great. Love the bird's eyes on the thong. I still haven't been able to pull that off.

[Rachel McCollough]

Looking great!

[Jyri Haveri]

Looking good Ethan! Did you use ungutted paracord in the heel knot?

[Sir Roger Tuson]

Looks sleek without a transition knot. Nice twisted taper fall, too.

[Matt Henderson]

That looks marvellous Ethan, the bird's eye is really well done

[Ron May]

Looking good.

Ron

[Sven van Leeuwen]

That's looking very good Ethan. I like the fact you didn't use a transistion knot. it makes the whip very sleek.


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[Ethan Mitchell]

Mark, Thanks, but it is not bird's eye, at least, not what I call bird's eye. Here is a link to the pattern I used: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KKafbauRPDBlueZZ2
Thanks, Rachel!
Jyri, Yes I did use ungutted paracord for the heel knot.
Sir Roger, Thanks, that is actually an english eye.
Matt, thanks, the fancy plaiting was rather fun.

Thanks everyone!

[Scott A. Cary]

Nice work, Ethan!

[Mark Elliott]

Oops, my mistake, it looks good by any name.

[Robert Gage]

Ethan, this is really impressive!

[Ethan Mitchell]

Thanks guys! I am going to see if I can get a video of me cracking it.

[Jessie Edwards]

I'm not sure if I posted that this looks really nice Ethan, you did a wonderful job. I posted on your photoroll, but not here. A birdseye your first time out too. Touch you, sassypants.

[Ben Varsek]

That's an awesome whip Ethan, you can be proud of yourself!

All the best
Ben