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That blue is stunning, Rachel - and perfectly set off by the black. Well done!

Thank you very much, Mr. Robert!

@ Rachel McCollough:

Very well done Madam !!!
The turquoise Dynema cracker is a very nice detail on top of all the other features of this whip !!!

All the best
Ben

The dyneema cracker matches the color scheme of the whip nicely. I like how the darker handles turn out. To me i feel like the darker handles adds more character to a whip.

Oh, wow.... I just noticed Robby's new avatar.... we now have the " Germanator ".

Ron

That is so cool looking Rachel. I love the colors and agree that the colored cracker is a nice touch

Thank you, Ben! I make all my crackers out of that color so far, so I suppose it was accidental!
Philbert, thanks, I'm fond of the color on that handle too!

Roy I appreciate it!

Ron, thank you for pointing out that Avatar-

Robby, very serious and mysterious!

This one is special (to me) as it is for the pups
2016 Whip Basics Dog Shelter Campaign donation whip,
An Amper Style.
Here's the second belly, ready to bind and plait the overlay. It will be a 16 plait with two plaited bellies....
And a 14" handcut Jatoba handle.

Rachel, someone is going to be very happy indeed! (So are the pups, of course!)

I sure hope so, Mr. Robert! I think this will be Black, Charcoal Gray, and some Crimson. For the Pups, Folks, let's give them a good bit of help!

Ron May wrote:... we now have the " Germanator ".

Ron

Ha! Oh my God hope he sees that.

Rachel, have you all ready mentioned what the overall length the donation whip will be?

Jessie, I thought it fit the avatar.

Ron

@ Rachel McCollough:

Fantastic work Mrs. McCollough !!!
The plaiting is as straight as a ruler and I am also very impressed by your TT on the end of the belly !!!
Whoever winns this whip can consider himself (or herself) very lucky and as Mr. Gage already pointed out the pups will also be lucky because of your work !!!

All the best
Ben

Thanks, Ben, I sure do hope so

No sir, Ron Eagle Eye, I haven't yet
Plaiting from the tip is new to me yet so there are some minute adjustments to make, longer than 5' and shorter than 7'

Ah, thanks Rachel.
Who ever is lucky enough to win this whip is going to love it.
I do like the Amper Style touch too.

Ron

Thanks, Ron! I do hope so.

It's getting exciting as the builds come together. Nice work Rachel!

Very tidy plaiting! This will be a cherished prize

Thanks, Roger, can't wait to see your whip!

Roy I appreciate it very much, thank you for quality supplies as it helps a lot!

Here's a view of a show lunge whip for working a pair of oxen.
The thong is a single belly 14 plait with an English Eye, a 16 plait diamond handle. The fall/thong is an 8 plait 24 inch with a twisted taper end. Just a piece of paracord for a cracker with the oxen.
A 5x4 two pass TH knot at transition, a 7x6 two pass TH knot at the heel. A dime in the heel under the handle's square start.
Acid Dark Brown from Whip Nation

Knots tied on TH-1 tool made by David Cross and available through Whip Nation at www.whip-nation.myshopify.com