Whip #64
Finally had a chance to complete a project. With all the stuff going on this past few weeks I haven't had time to do much. But I have a breather for a couple of weeks so I should be getting some more whips done and I need to make a couple of sticks as well.
This is whip #64: 6' bullwhip made with a 10" handle made of 1/8" fiberglass rod. The core is BB and ball chain with a single 8 plait belly and a 12 plait overlay. Slightly smaller handle knob as this is made for a woman's hand. This whip is somewhat unusual in a few ways; the narrow fiberglass rod in the handle is solid but flexible so there is an interesting flex through the handle that gradually increases into the stiffened transition into the thong. I also made the handle have a distinct edge to it's shape to index the proper belly orientation. Finally, I went back to a fall with a loop on the tip and secured the loose ends to the point of the whip with a simple overhand knot and tucking the ends under the rest of the point knot. Overall, an interesting whip and it seems to handle well enough.