The "Making of" Gallery - Rachel McCollough

Rachel McCollough · Post by **Rachel McCollough** » Wed 14. Mar 2018, 00:55

Gio, thank you so much!

Rachel McCollough · Post by **Rachel McCollough** » Tue 3. Apr 2018, 22:23

A little different project I did a little while ago. An ox whip. Full 100% kangaroo. 7 1/2' long with an 18" long twist on the end and plaited from the tip (to spec for client). 8 plait to 6 plait to 4 plait. 5×4 two tone Turks Head. Twisted Taper core, single plaited belly with twisted taper ends, no bolsters. In the final picture, it has not been rolled and the TH not tightened.

Twisted Taper core... Just like I use in my nylon whips.

Belly with a keeper.
Twisted Taper belly end, just like my nylon whips...

The twist for the overlay

Starting the overlay

Overlay, not rolled and knot not tightened.

Suspense, you must await the final photo....

Ron May · Post by **Ron May** » Tue 3. Apr 2018, 23:56

Rachel, that looks so cool.
I can't wait for the final photo.

Ron

Mark Elliott · Post by **Mark Elliott** » Wed 4. Apr 2018, 00:20

Way cool, Rachel. You are awesome!

Rachel McCollough · Post by **Rachel McCollough** » Wed 4. Apr 2018, 00:52

Thanks, Ron and Mark: I have a LOT to learn, but I do see the TT core works well for a leather whip in my very short experience. That's what I really wanted to know. I completed this a while back, but it hadn't went "home" yet.

Robert Gage · Post by **Robert Gage** » Wed 4. Apr 2018, 09:01

Rachel, is the core kangaroo as well? You say this is 100% kangaroo, but I can't be sure from the photo about the twisted taper core.... How long a handle will you use for this whip? Fascinating project!

Roy Partin · Post by **Roy Partin** » Wed 4. Apr 2018, 11:13

Can't say that I have seen twisted roo before. You are stepping into new territory on this one, which is super exciting. Congrats lady, it is going to be awesome

Rachel McCollough · Post by **Rachel McCollough** » Wed 4. Apr 2018, 11:35

Mr. Robert, Yessir, 100% roo... Including the Twisted Taper core. Its new owner had his own handle about 5-6' long he will hang it on.
(Bullock whip).

Thanks Roy! I think it lends itself well to a twist.

Robby Amper · Post by **Robby Amper** » Wed 4. Apr 2018, 13:29

Finally another whip maker who states "100% roo" - and the it is 100% roo...! That is what I mean, when I talk about quality promises. Very good, Rachel. Very good. And I'm with Roy - I've never seen a core like this. A small step for a man. But a giant leap...

Thank you for the pics, Rachel!

Robby

Jyri Haveri · Post by **Jyri Haveri** » Wed 4. Apr 2018, 14:10

It looks great Rachel! Looking forward for this.

Rachel McCollough · Post by **Rachel McCollough** » Wed 4. Apr 2018, 14:12

Robby, thank you very much, my friend! It seems to me the traditional cow whips, of buckskin, are made with a Twisted Taper core (the pictures I have seen) so it makes sense kangaroo would do good in the same application. That is exciting to me... Must see about this in more applications

Thank you, Robby.

Ethan Mitchell · Post by **Ethan Mitchell** » Wed 4. Apr 2018, 19:23

Very cool Rachel!

I love the TT, because it , in a way, simplifies the ends of the bellies. Compared to just lashing the end of a belly to the core. Which is very hard to get the smooth tapered shape and tension necessary. It is interesting to see that it works just as well with leather as it does paracord!

Looks so very rough and tough! Great job!

Mark Elliott · Post by **Mark Elliott** » Wed 4. Apr 2018, 19:33

In Ron Edward's book he uses a twisted single piece of leather or rawhide that he wets, twists and let's dry for a core of a stock whip,, but it's nothing like this.

Rachel McCollough · Post by **Rachel McCollough** » Thu 5. Apr 2018, 01:38

Jyri, thank you!

Ethan, thanks, it definitely (TT core/end bellies) continues the taper in a predictable and controllable fashion!

Mark, I've seen that!!! That was part of the thought.... And the cow whips I've seen pictures of:
https://www.floridamemory.com/solr-sear ... ow%20whips

...mostly seem to use a TT core.

Mark Elliott · Post by **Mark Elliott** » Thu 5. Apr 2018, 01:44

Those are pretty cool photos Rachel. Thanks for sharing them. I've never seen leather cow whips before.

Rachel McCollough · Post by **Rachel McCollough** » Thu 5. Apr 2018, 01:58

Mark, you are quite welcome! There are several handle styles in there too. Very informative and interesting pictures!

Scott A. Cary · Post by **Scott A. Cary** » Thu 5. Apr 2018, 02:10

Very cool & 100% roo, to boot!

Mark Elliott · Post by **Mark Elliott** » Thu 5. Apr 2018, 02:12

Wonder if Mr J. Taylor Marcus is still plaiting whips?

Also notice that they don't push the thong into the cup of the handle like I've been doing. Is that more traditional or just a personal preference?

Also notice that Mr. Mills is a tough old bird with his bony butt sitting on that hard board. :o

Mark Elliott · Post by **Mark Elliott** » Thu 5. Apr 2018, 02:13

Also, I only need to make about 3575 more whips to catch up with Mr. Braddock.

Rachel McCollough · Post by **Rachel McCollough** » Thu 5. Apr 2018, 02:55

Scott A. Cary wrote:Very cool & 100% roo, to boot!

Thanks, Scott!
I must say I'm even more excited about some of the upcoming whips.... But that's all I'm going to say about that for now

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