Members buckwhip Posted November 5, 2015 Members Report 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
Members Windrider30 Posted November 5, 2015 Members Report 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
Members Rohn Posted November 5, 2015 Members Report Posted November 5, 2015 Beautiful looking whip. Quote Rohn(John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV)
Members LeatherNerd Posted November 5, 2015 Members Report Posted November 5, 2015 Absolutely gorgeous! Quote Hi my name is Dave Brady. I'm new to leatherworking and eager to learn. I started making journals in the spring of 2015 and I've had the leather bug ever since. I have respect for traditional techniques, curiosity for heretical practices, and a deep and abiding love for pragmatism. Ideally I try to make things that work and are beautiful, but ugly things that work get used and loved while pretty things that don't work end up getting tossed in the "lessons learned" bin. Advice and critique on anything I post in any forum is always welcome, either in public or via PM. I'm having a great time here, don't be a stranger! :D
Members buckwhip Posted November 5, 2015 Author Members Report 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
Members biglew Posted November 5, 2015 Members Report 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
Members buckwhip Posted November 7, 2015 Author Members Report Posted November 7, 2015 Biglew - I pay roughly $75 shipped per hide. This particular bullwhip was sold for $475. Quote
Members 25b Posted November 7, 2015 Members Report Posted November 7, 2015 Where do you buy your hides? The places I get mine charge a lot more than that... Quote
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