buckwhip Report post Posted November 5, 2015 Just finished this bullwhip and shipped it to the buyer. It was a custom build. 9', three-belly kangaroo hide bullwhip with a 10" steel handle, bolstered latigo core, and a 16 plait overlay. Strands were stretched, resized, split, tapered, and beveled. Great cracker, really very fluid. Buyer will receive it in the next couple of days and I look forward to his review. Video of the whip: https://youtu.be/iyZTeqvDI50 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windrider30 Report post Posted November 5, 2015 Impressive I am sortof thinking of trying my hand at whip making just not overly sure what equipment I would need as well as how much hide I would need! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted November 5, 2015 Beautiful looking whip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeatherNerd Report post Posted November 5, 2015 Absolutely gorgeous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckwhip Report post Posted November 5, 2015 Impressive I am sortof thinking of trying my hand at whip making just not overly sure what equipment I would need as well as how much hide I would need! Give it a whirl - just keep in mind that it is not easy! This is my 121st whip and I am still struggling with certain whipmaking techniques. At a minimum, you'll need a stranding tool (look at Tandy Leather's Australian Strander for $30), a good pair of leather shears, and some plaiting soap (can be made at home for ~$2/batch). For roo hide whips, 2 standard hides will yield a decent 6' bullwhip, 3 hides for a 9', and 4 - 5 hides for a 12'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglew Report post Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) hmmm wondering what you are paying for roo hides. And if you don't mind me asking...what price do you sell these for? thanks Lew Edited November 5, 2015 by biglew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckwhip Report post Posted November 7, 2015 Biglew - I pay roughly $75 shipped per hide. This particular bullwhip was sold for $475. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25b Report post Posted November 7, 2015 Where do you buy your hides? The places I get mine charge a lot more than that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman2014 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Very nice whip ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
