The outer braiding is done with paracord that has been gutted of its inner strands, allowing it to lay flat. This is our first whip, so we took it to the park to try snapping it. It is not a toy and is not and adult sized 4 foot whip. Custom made when ordered this listing is for custom made paracord and leather 42 dragon tail whips. To make a paracord lanyard, you will need at least 6 feet of paracord 550, a metal carabiner clip, snap hook, or metal key ring, a ruler or tape measure, a twist tie or something to easily mark a the center of the cord, scissors, and a lighter. Welcome to noreast whips, the frontline in synthetic whipmaking. Jun 14, 2017 the outer braiding is done with paracord that has been gutted of its inner strands, allowing it to lay flat. When it becomes to damaged, just untie it,trash it and make a new one. You can make steel handles or wooden ones, which will add enough strength to make it strong. Whip 46 8 bull, 10 steel rod handle, bb core, 3 layers of rubber bolstering, 8plait and 12plait belly, 16 plait overlay, colour split for the handle.
That said, the bull whip will make indiana jones envious. Bbs are to really get enough mommentum in the whip to easily crack it. On the knotted end there is a homemade whip cracker made with spiderwire that will make your sling sound like a. I learned much of what i know about whips and whip making from the whip basics community, founded by mr. Not so now, before the handling and use of leather left whip making in the domain of those skilled with such materials but the humble nylon paracord now enables anyone with the will and determination to make their own robust, strong whip at a fraction of the price. Take your time with this one, youll get what you give. Easily removable smile to widen the range of stones to sling. Because i have lately been featuring a variety of tutorials on turks head knots and braiding, i thought it would be a nice idea to put them to use in an actual project, hence the. Jun 16, 2017 here is a bullwhip originally made by florida cracker bullwhips as an 8 footer. Put a half hitch on the end of the fall with the cracker, placing the hitch next to the end of the cracker on the. Jul 27, 2014 whips of one sort or another have been around for centuries where the predominant material used in their construction was leather. Here at jarhead paracord we specialize in custom motorcycle get back whips and selfdefense survival gear. The other side is another decorative knot and strategically placed so it will keep the projectile balanced and ready to sling.
Use this whip in the stockade for alerting cattle to your intentions, or use a pair to awe a human audience with a twohanded multiple cracking routine. Nice whip, easy to crack seems to be well made, make sure you order extra cracker ends, if i can use the word cracker. See more ideas about bull whip, how to make and paracord. Its the part of the whip that makes the actual noise. Whips of one sort or another have been around for centuries where the predominant material used in their construction was leather. Nylon paracord has become extremely popular in that it is more moisture resistant and more easily cared for than leather. A paracord whip, consisting of eight pieces of cord, is both a strong, reliable whip, as well as a large supply of paracord if needed. In this video we demonstrate how to make a bullwhip out of 550 cord, referencing this full tutorial by nicks whip shop.
Great for towing, hiking, hunting, pet toys, horse halters, and outdoor projects. Heat the wax to 180200 degrees fahrenheit and put the whip in. Dec 28, 2018 april jennifer choi is a mechanical engineer and professional whip artist from peoria, il. Put the end of the fall through the twisted end of the cracker. Monkeys fists, motorcycle get back whips, paracord motorcycle get back whips, custom paracord biker wallet chains, paracord handles for go bags and alice packs, paracord ranger beads, and more. Before you start, remember to always wear eye protection when using your whip, unless youre this guy the design was loosely inspired by this instructable and takes around 68 hours.
My first paracord whip and tutorial there are many tutorials for paracord whips out there. Bull whips are generally considered more controllable, but again, it is user preference. Crackers can be made of horsehair, twine, string, nylon. Nylon snakewhip tutorial what we are making here is a 4 foot 12 plait nylon snakewhip, there are only two small differences if you would rather make a bullwhip, but i will tell you about those at the end. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Handle bases are made from steel rod or oak, depending on your weight. Noreast whips the frontline in synthetic whipmaking. There are several knots for attaching the cracker to the fall. Whipcracker definition of whipcracker by merriamwebster. The idea is a real whip that is balanced for a tiny person. When you think of a whip the image of cowboys and indiana jones comes to mind. I made this one by using a variety of whipmaking techniques. Apr 02, 2009 i asked my children for paracord for christmas, and they came through very nicely. Smooth needle nose pliers to tighten as you braid sharp edges damage the paracord core.
Mine has a thicker handle, and then i did the snake knot to the end. In this quick article i show you few color sequences you can use to use the herringbone braid to decorate whips, handles and such. My first paracord whip and tutorial by jacob jensen. This stock whips six foot thong is machinebraided synthetic rope, loaded with lead shot.
See more ideas about bull whip, paracord braids and paracord. I bought this whip for my boyfriend, and he really likes it. Even more, i enjoy sharing my passion with others and i want to do i. Ardour crafts 6 feet long 12 plait genuine real leather bull. I currently have black, red, hot pink, and neon yellow in stock. Paracord projects paracord ideas get back whip biker love leather whip 550 paracord harley davidson bike ideas motorcycle items similar to motorcycle get back whip 36 or less on etsy this listing is for a custom made get back whip for your motorcycle. Aggressive taper to accommodate request for the end of the whip to be very thin and light for body wraps. She has a masters degree in computational fluid dynamics as well as several guinness world records in. My preferred length is 8 inches for the body and 2 inches for the tassels. All whips have at least one braided belly as well as traditional bolsters. This video shows you my method on making crackers for whips. I picked up the paracord itch after a friend lost a vendor that was supplying monkeys fists for his gun shop.
Biker get back whip paracord projects, paracord tutorial. In this tutorial i show you how to make a paracord flogger. On some whips the handle is too long to fit easily in the pan so i have to just do part of the whip at a time. Not so now, before the handling and use of leather left whip making in the domain of those skilled with such materials but the humble nylon paracord now enables anyone with the will and determination to make their own robust, strong whip at a fraction of. Cracking a whip causes wear to the cracker, and well used whips frequently require new crackers. Here is a bullwhip originally made by florida cracker bullwhips as an 8 footer.
I also sell premade whips in any combination of colors. I want to make one that is simple enough for beginner whip makers to understand. The strongest type on the market, its an essential for any emergency survival kit. I use popsicle sticks to hold it under, as parts of the whip might float or stick up out of the wax as i cram the entire whip in. Duct tape andor electrical tape 1 big nail big meaning that it would do the trick as a handle some. Watch the tutorial that will be up in late november for instructions to make the whip. The proportions of the paracord can differ depending on how long you want your lanyard to be. I cut 6 cords of the same length for the body and the falls the cords made for hitting.
I never use tape in the construction of my bolsters because every whip is waxed using the submersion technique. Its harder than it looks hes gotten pretty good with it already. There you can find great instruction on whip cracking as well as whip making, and the best whip cracking instructional videos on the market in my opinion, as well as others. It is not a good project for a beginner since it will take a very long time compared to some of the simpler projects. First things first, for this project you will need. Paramax paracord is the biggest and beefiest paracord. Each whip also has a steel bbloaded nylon core to add balance and mass, making the whip easier to crack. May 24, 2012 89 feet 28 meters 550 paracord multiple colors look awesome measuring tape or ruler. This is easy to explain but hard as hell to manage with paracord. It will not rot and is quick drying, easy to clean making it ideal for uses in all types of weather. Paracord snakewhip part 1 of 2 make all the things. My nylon whips are great for martial arts, sport cracking, self defense, and. Each layer is bound tightly to give the whip tapered rigidity and a smooth roll out.
It measures over 8 feet long, plus another foot for the cracker at the end. Bringing you into the paracord world is my objective. A whip maintenance kit is now supplied with each of our long lash leather whips. A bull whip has a stiff handle, so will be a bit faster in action and in throwing the whip.
April jennifer choi is a mechanical engineer and professional whip artist from peoria, il. Nylon combat bullwhips holyoak whips nylon paracord whips. Dec 11, 2017 paracord is a great durable material for whip making. A marine veteran residing in the chesapeake, va with an interest in survival and prepping. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. You will need the cord length to be about sixtimes the length of the whip you wish to have. I had blake bruning splice on kangaroo hide point that extended the whip to 12 and a half feet. Paracord is a great durable material for whip making. Over 10 different knots for 1 of a kind signature design. See more ideas about bull whip, paracord projects and paracord.
This kit consists of a spare fall, 5 crackers and a 6 oz. I think its great for a first whip price is great, and so far the quality seems good. Please see our indiana jones bullwhips and whip frequently asked questions pages for more information. Take each length of paracord and core material in the recipe for a whip and divide it by 12 then multiply it by the length of whatever length the same recipe had the finished whip measuring, or if its a detailed recipe just go with the thong and handle length and use those for that last number you multiply by then see how long most falls and. A dragon tail whip is a cross between a paracord bull whip and a leather dragon tail. This is a throw away part of your whip as it will wear with use. I finished it off with a lanyard knot, but left about 6 inches extra of each color after the knot. See more ideas about paracord, bull whip and paracord projects. I did also mention that it can be plaited around a core to decorate it. Check out all of the colors of our 550 paracord with glow in the dark tracers all at once. The items that i now post on youtube are for both marketing and instructional purposes. The following method of attachment is easy, and gives a secure knot. Im self taught with the assistance of youtube and other instructional formats.