Whip Basics. The Forum

Mr. Robert you're right, no matter the direction of the photo, that Mississippi light just kept making it look darker!

Thank you very much, Tyler!

No. Again, no. Maybe I did something to point you into a certain direction. But you deserve all the credit, Rachel. You made the handle. You did the braiding. This whip is all your wonderful work. I am the one who's deeply honored that this whip has my name.

Robby

Robby, thank you, I appreciate that very much
You've surely provided the base for many of us to learn how to make whips in a quality manner, and a solid foundation for proper whipcracking skills, too.

You've certainly made that possible, through building the Whip Basics Community. A good firm and Quality foundation.

Robert, ah i just saw that Rachel mentioned it's acid dark brown. I absolutely love that color and the wax makes it look darker then it already is too.

Thanks for the explanation Rachel. I think I understand what you mean but I've never heard of the 'Snelling' method. When you next have time from your tomatoes and whip orders, I'd be very interested in seeing a more detailed breakdown of that tip and fall hitch.

Wow, the Amper Style whip looks fantastic, I love it!
The color combination of the thong and the wooden handle is absolutely beautiful.
You make a brilliant job, Rachel.
And Robert, congratulations to your new beautiful whip.


All the best
Mario

Thanks very much, Mario!

@ Rachel McCollough:

The Amper Style whip that you have made looks fantastic !!!
The the shape and the surface of the wood looks very smooth (I still cant belive your doing the handle by hand !!!) and the plating and taper of the thong looks absolutely perfect.
My greatest compliments to your work Madam !!!

All the best
Ben

Roger, no problem, next cow whip I make I will take photos unless I find some I've already taken! If you search youtube for "how to tie a fall on a cow whip" it should show how to tie the Snelling knot variation. I think there's as many variations as there are cow whips

Mario, thank you very much!

Thank you very much, Ben! I will say, the harder wood is easier to get a better finish on, and the Tung Oil really evens everything out for a nice looking and natural finish without showing as shiny.

That's amazing!

Amper style, absolutely love it!

Proud of you!

Thanks Rachel, I recognise that Snelling method now. Just didn't know the name!

Rachel, amazing work, it looks very very nice, I love the whips in brown colors

Thank you very much, Erik!

Roger I figured you would you're welcome!

Oliver, thank you, they're my personal favorite too- love the browns!

Hey, that handle is amazing! I have so much admiration for your work. I don't know how you do that! Beautiful!

Thank you very much, Miss Bobbi! I hope one day my diamond plait will be half as neat as yours!

Here's the end result of that simple cow whip I was making in neon turquoise and black, 12 plait 6',
Handcut Goncalo Alves 15" handle, raw wood from Whip Nation.

Wow that's a really nice blue! Love it

Very nicely done Rachel.
I really like the color combination.
How does it crack?

Ron

that blue scheme really compliments the brown handle well!

Thank you, Evan!

Tyler, thanks, I really liked this darker handle!

Ron thank you, I've not had the opportunity yet- but it waves good and rolls straight so I bet it'll be alright. It has a normal lively feel I think.