Whip Basics. The Forum

Thank y'all very much. Mark, I may disagree, but I sure do appreciate it! Your work is just as fine (or more so) as mine. A rest in the morming, then I will be at it again.

Oh I can’t wait to see more. Superb work as always Rachel.

Thanks, Nathan, I appreciate it.

Back to work this morning. Nicer view too!

The picture I forgot to attach...

It's looking good Rachel.
Nice progress.
Is this the overlay?

Ron

Thank you Ron! No sir, that's the first belly. Next, second belly, then overlay.

Here is the First belly, finished, ready for some binding:





And a little demo video by Garret, the whip belly seems to be in line and moving up to standard.
https://youtu.be/MZwlNZs4Txc

That's coming on beautifully, Rachel! (Thanks for the demo, Garret!)

Garret's skills are getting better for sure.
Crackin' a belly and being careful not to over stress the whip too early in the process is not that easy to do.
It does appear to flow well.
Nice job.

Ron

Beatiful Rachel!

Thank y'all very much! Garret said you are sure welcome, too.

Garret have a fine controlled style. It stuck me, that I have something to work on.

Say thanks to Garret

Flemming, Garret said that is a fine compliment, that someone learned from him! He said you are sure welcome, and thank you, sir!

Garret’s got nice form, i’m sure he’s got an amazing teacher.
That whip is looking great Rachel and it sure moves very well. Your twisted tapers always look so perfect, they really are a treat to inspect. Is it easier to twist hide compared to nylon?

Thank you Nathan, the hide is easier in that you need to not twist it so tight. The key to the nylon TT in my humble opinion is the tightness and lack of hinges.

Garret has been well taught by his dad and Robby's videos, Whip Basics: A Beginner's Guide, Vol. I-V. He is still learning, of course, but he had the best start possible! Me, I have a lot of practice to do

Every time I see one of your roo whips coming to life, I start thinking about our next project...

Thanks very much, Scott! I look forward to that, too.

Thank you for explaining the roo twist Rachel. I can’t wait to see more photos. Enjoy finishing it up

Nathan, you are welcome!

Here is the binding on the first belly, and the second belly is cut and ready to stretch, resize, split, and edge...

Splitting strands for belly 2...
I've already resized them.


Beveling.


Plaiting. Not worried about color placement, just watching that seam. 8 plait.


Rolled 9' ready for binding and overlay.

Nicely done Rachel.
Thanks for posting the progress.

Ron