One of the greatest things about being a cow whip maker is that I have been blessed with the opportunity to export part of my Florida Cracker heritage all over the U.S.A. and around the world. As a whipmaker, I appreciate all the folks who buy my whips, but I have to say that there [...]
All posts for the month March, 2009
Cow Whips at Custer State Park
Posted by RBK on March 31, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/03/31/cow-whips-at-custer/
Fall Change Video
Okay yall, I’ve finally made it into the 21st century and uploaded my first video on Youtube! This one is how to put on a nylon paracord fall onto the end of the thong of one of my cow whips. Enjoy!
Posted by RBK on March 29, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/03/29/fall-change-video/
Leather Project Update
I just got this kip hide today. It came from the United Kingdom via my pal Ron Allen. If I’m not mistaken, it’s about 20 sq. ft. in size: a whole animal and not just a side. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to turn this thing into a cow whip or 2 sometime in the [...]
Posted by RBK on March 27, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/03/27/leather-project-update/
Paypal Problems
I’m back from the theology conference in Orlando and I have learned that the Paypal button for my nylon crackers is not working correctly. Please bear with me as I hash it out with Paypal and try to get it fixed within a couple of days. In the meantime, if you want to purchase some [...]
Posted by RBK on March 24, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/03/24/paypal-problems/
While I’m Away…
My internet access will be limited (or none) for the rest of the week, so I want to post a couple last minute items. I am now selling handmade nylon crackers on my order page at Cowwhips.com. I am offering them in black, pink, orange, and white. A pack of 10 crackers is $9.99 with [...]
Posted by RBK on March 17, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/03/17/while-im-away/
Credit Where It’s Due
I’ve noticed something lately. There’s one man who lives Down Under -way down under- who has had a great impact on upstart whipmakers all over the world. Even those plaiters, such as myself, who mostly (or exclusively) work with nylon have often sought his advice or watched his tutorials to learn from this master. On [...]
Posted by RBK on March 16, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/03/16/credit-where-its-due/
The Wax Debate
My fellow nylon whipmaker, Steven Huntress, of Neawhips.com has just tackled the topic waxing nylon whips on his blog. Apparently, there’s some debate over the benefits of waxing nylon whips. To make this article make more sense, please visit Steve’s blog and read his article. Let me start by saying this is in no way [...]
Posted by RBK on March 14, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/03/14/the-wax-debate/
Stockwhips and Site Update
I have some good news! I was planning on holding off marketing my nylon Australian stockwhips until June, but now I’ve decided to go ahead start marketing them now. Why? Because of customer demand of course! If folks want Kelley made nylon stockwhips, then Kelley made nylon stockwhips they will get! The price structure for [...]
Posted by RBK on March 12, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/03/12/stockwhips-and-site-update/
Exotic Cow Whip Handles!
After years of making handles from ash and other domestic wood, I have decided to get into making handles from exotic wood. I plan to offer these handles in a variety of wood types that may be found at websites such as Rockler.com. Friday I made my first exotic handle and it’s made from bocote. [...]
Posted by RBK on March 9, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/03/09/exotic-cow-whip-handles/
SanSoucie’s Latigo Whips
Though this is a blog dedicated to synthetic whips, I would like to highlight a whipmaker in New England who’s cow hide whips are an amazing sight to behold. I haven’t even handled one of his whips, but from what I have seen and heard, these whips must be awesome. The plaiter’s name is Victor [...]
Posted by RBK on March 7, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/03/07/sansoucies-latigo-whips/
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