How to start Plaiting Layers on a Bullwhip

[@caliberwhips9595]

Those patterns are very classy!

[@whipworks4468]

Thanks man!

[@aleksejseleznev1550]

hello, I also wanted to ask how to calculate the length of the threads for the entire whip?

[@JosiahWendell-sr8vi]

I just measure where to where I want my layer to drop 2 strands, and multiply that length by between 1.8 and 2. multiplying by 2 will give you a bit of excess, but 1.8 tends to cut it too close for comfort, at least for diamond plait. I am not very experienced though, and if you find a more precise number I would love to know. Be safe and God Bless

[@laokon]

stupid question, is it possible to do a full diamond plait`? i can't figure how to cleanly drop strands doing so :s

[@tommyjohnson4162]

Thanks great way to start and that pattern was the best

[@whipworks4468]

Thank you! I'm really happy with how it turned out

[@blueboots4272]

I am getting into whip making myself and I just had a question. How do I do the math on the strand lengths and the core for the different bellies. I have been looking all over but I cant seem to get a straight answer. can you help me on this. please.

[@sigma2.093]

Am also just starting out. For strand lengths, check out a website called Nick's Whip Shop -there's a tab on his menu button that says Strand Lengths. You'll get the measurements for whips of different lengths. Hope this helps you.

[@blueboots4272]

@@sigma2.093 thank you I will definitely check that out I appreciate the help.

[@frododavis9082]

I would like to see a tutorial on lead shot bags, how long for which whip length and sciencetology behind the shot bag

[@whipworks4468]

Sounds like a good idea, let me think on that one!

[@aleksejseleznev1550]

Hello please tell me how much paracord is needed for a whip and where can I buy it I am writing to you from Russia

[@bayouguy9758]

is it possible for you to do a video on how you make your cores? also what material do you use for your bolsters? thank you.

[@mcolanero4836]

bayou guy ,yeah I was going to ask the same thing .

[@whipworks4468]

Hey! Ya, I definitely need to cover how I make my cores sometime. And I use rug liner for my bolsters :-)

[@bayouguy9758]

@@whipworks4468 also, how do you determine the length of your cores?

[@whipworks4468]

@@bayouguy9758 It depends on the length of the whip, and I'm constantly slightly altering how long the loaded core of the whip is based on previous iterations. It's about how heavy or light of a whip you want. For instance, right now, I have a 13" loaded core on my six footers.

[@leannharney1975]

When I plait the overlay on my whips, it starts out nice and centered, but when I get close to the bottom it starts spiraling. It still has a nice roll out thow . How can I keep it from spiraling in other whip projects?

[@JulioDoMal]

I'm trying to figure this out for long, man. I'm on my whip number 8

[@mcolanero4836]

About how many feet of paracord do I need to buy to make a seven foot 16 plait whip ?

[@whipworks4468]

About 300', a little less

[@Anmobgoccult20]

Bravoooo, abs.very perfectly, bravo and respects, from old BG.

[@garrettwilson2626]

What are the strand lengths for the 10 plait belly?

[@frododavis9082]

vice jaws are loose thank you for the video, I learned some knowledge. I have a question, why are you diamond plating on the bellies?

[@whipworks4468]

Hey Frodo, thanks for watching! I don't use a diamond pattern all the way through the bellies, only at that beginning portion. I use it at the beginning portions because it helps to lock the independent strands in a little bit, giving them a little structure and making them easier to handle. I hope this was helpful!

[@frododavis9082]

Thank you for the reply

[@Garlgraxx]

Cool pattern!

[@whipworks4468]

Thank you! I'm really happy with how it turned out

[@Plu-zao]

Por favor , vocês vendem pronto ?

[@jonmcc178]

Why is the cord flat?

[@whipworks4468]

I use coreless paracord so that it lays flat :-)

[@jonmcc178]

@@whipworks4468 ur a gee

[@whipworks4468]

@@jonmcc178 Haha, thanks!

[@tinopack4152]

how does he do that simple pattern on the thong, is that a normal herringbone pattern ? u4o4?

[@whipworks4468]

Yep! Under 4 over 4

[@tinopack4152]

@@whipworks4468 thanks!!!!

[@hectorlucia8081]

Es un gran trabajo el suyo en la fabricación de sus látigos son hermosas piezas gracias por compartir sus conocimientos

[@j.s.46]

Maybe a little more light. It's kinda dark to see the strands.

[@frododavis9082]

I tried your method and the first thing i did was pull a strand loose from the bundle that is taped [I know, I know, you warned me, ] So, .i scratched my head and found a solution that works for me when you place your strands on the tape. make them 1/2'' longer. after you have placed all your strands, tape them like you show then fold the 1/2'' extra back over the tape and secure with a piece of tape now you can pull tight as you go.

[@whipworks4468]

This is a great idea! I'll have to give it a try

[@dthundergunb3115]

Ha! I have that exact same whip making book in pdf form

[@timstowephoto1850]

Am I the only one that found Ron Edwards book to be pretty incomprehensible as an actual "how do I make a whip" book?

[@joelschwartz8593]

You should make a tutorial on those AWESOME Lightsaber handle plats!!!

[@GNGR-dw4ch]

That looks fantastic! can you make a video on how you plait fancy in the thong? is there a specific way to transition into that?

[@whipworks4468]

Hey there, thanks! I should do a video on how I do fancy plaiting, I know @nickswhipshop has a video on fancy plaiting that is pretty great!

[@GNGR-dw4ch]

@@whipworks4468 I'll definitely have to check that out

[@johnvaluk1401]

with the low lighting hard to see black cord against black floor need a little more light but great video otherwise thanks

[@JadeDRail]

I'm making a paracord whip like a dorkkk

[@kikarboota16]

+1

[@ItAintMeBabe99]

Nice but, it sure would of helped if you weren’t using black cord with black tape on a black handle with a black background. Just sayin!

[@kikarboota16]

CN-von

[@eternalfire9009]

The little flashes of you in the video remind me of subliminal messaging... What are you try to press into my mind?

[@mohamedal-nahla1440]

The strand is all blak ..& the background is black .. dark .. cant see what you doing man ..

[@jamesgui3733]

Sorry but this is tooooo tedious for my taste. Beautiful work but too much complication.