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A brimmed hat might help protect the ears a bit too Scott...Just saying... Just remember to bring the arm back like you're going to throw a ball overarm. Feel the length of the whip as it travels...

I discovered that once as a kid too. I couldn't outrun my Grandads stockwhip. Pulled a foot right out from under me mid-run. I think back on it and wonder whether it was luck or skill. I do know he...

I've got a 15' whip. I had it made when I was a younger bloke. It was cheap when I bought it and a real bugger to get into action, but if you want to reach out and touch someone... :D I'll see if I...

I've still got all mine, haven't made any in a while though, and I really should!


Mick

I did say optional mate...:)

Hey have I ever mentioned a little sport over here we call 'Whip-Boxing'. Two people with whips face off to beat the pick handles out of each other. safety gear consists of a 'Drizabone' (I think...

My oath they hurt. I've got myself once or twice, and they sure don't tickle. Once, sometime back now, I was doing a bit of trick stuff, paper cutting out of someones hand, cigerettes etc before a...

You might find that the price of leather has gone up a bit recently mate. And quite sharply too. At least that's the case with my local tannery and source of quality leather. I assume the same...

Mike still does bullwhip kits. I've bought some supplies off him in the past and he offers a fast, quality service. I would recommend him to anyone interested as well.
I look forward to seeing your...

Thanks for the compliment there shooter. And don't be sorry for the rant, my folks are ranting about the cost of hay too. Although it has gotten a bit easier for them of late, but it wasn't that long...

BB's would make a rather heavy belly for a whip. Some makers still do it, others do it on request, but a small amount of lead shot can be put in parts of the whip to add some weight/balance. These...

Just finished this one last night. Thought I would post this now before I forget all about it. A 4' Redhide of my own making.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s103/Mick_066/MickRhys4Redhide2.jpg...

That's nice mate. Have you given it a whirl yet? Probably you're out in the back yard right now!


Mick

I look forward to seeing the pics Basil...Is it another Bullwhip? I assume so, as at 12' it's either that or a short bullocky's whip :)!


Mick

I'll add another one once I finish making the Stock (that's the handle bit of a Stockwhip :)). It's a 4' foot Redhide Yardwhip for my parents to use on the farm/horse stud. From the back of a horse...

Well, how could I have missed this thread. Now to drag out a whip or two for photo's...:)

A homemade (my first whip actually) 5' Redhide.
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