Please note: This sale ended on July 31, 2009. For a list of current prices, please visit the order/contact page above Looking to get a good deal on a new custom made nylon bullwhip? Beginning July 4th through the end of the month, all new bullwhip orders from Cowwhips.com will receive a 10% discount. This [...]
All posts for the month June, 2009
Nylon Bullwhip Sale Begins July 4th 2009!! [sale ended!]
Posted by RBK on June 30, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/06/30/july-4th-nylon-bullwhip-sale/
Steve Huntress Hikes to Fight Cancer
My friend and fellow whipmaker, Steve Huntress, is planning a hike through the Appalachian Trail. This hiking trip is more than a recreational get-away for a busy plaiter. He is using his love for hiking to raise money to help fight cancer. Steve is very passionate about this cause because cancer took the life of [...]
Posted by RBK on June 24, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/06/24/steve-huntress-hikes/
Beating the Waiting Lists
One of the hardest things for me to do is tell an excited whip buyer that he/she will have to wait three months for a whip. Yet, this is something that I have to tell people quite frequently. In the past, I’ve been a far as 7 months behind on orders. Right now, I’m running [...]
Posted by RBK on June 21, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/06/21/beating-the-waiting-lists/
Exotic Handles: A Popular Option
Probably one of the hottest things I have going right now is the exotic woods that I now offer as a handle option on my tried and true line of Florida cow whips. In the past month, almost every cow whip ordered has been ordered with an exotic handle. I’m really kicking myself for not [...]
Posted by RBK on June 18, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/06/18/exotic-handles-a-popular-option/
New Stockwhip from Simon Martin
Recently, as part of a swap between myself and Simon Martin, I became the proud ower of a new 6ft, 4 plait Aussie Stockwhip made by Simon Martin himself. As you may know, Simon works exclusively with kangaroo leather, so I was elated when he agreed to make this whip for me. I already have [...]
Posted by RBK on June 17, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/06/17/new-stockwhip-from-simon-martin/
The Quest Ends!
I finished the quest for homemade bark tanned deer leather this weekend. Here’s a picture of me with the hide. After I finish tanning the next one, I will start trying to make a cow whip out them.
Posted by RBK on June 16, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/06/16/the-quest-ends/
Beware of Falling Prices!
Several weeks back, I decided to raise my prices on bullwhips and snakewhips. The decision was based on increased order volume as well as a few other things. I stated that the market would decide if my price increase was the right decision. After several weeks, I now have my doubts about that increase and [...]
Posted by RBK on June 15, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/06/15/beware-of-falling-prices/
A Personal Note
Today is the 21st anniversary of the passing of my father, Carl Edward Kelley. I’ve known many intelligent people, but my dad still ranks at the top of the list. He went to college at the University of Florida and he was very well-read. In spite of that, he was a blue collar man who [...]
Posted by RBK on June 14, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/06/14/a-personal-note/
The Quest for Deer Leather: Almost there!
Today I started on the 2nd hide that I have. I fleshed it and now it’s in the lime bath for a couple of days. My son and I took the first hide out of the tanning solution and rinsed it. After that we hung in on the stretching rack to dry. After I’ve greased [...]
Posted by RBK on June 13, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/06/13/the-quest-for-deer-leather-almost-there/
Kind Words from A Fellow Plaiter
Steve Huntress has totally floored me with a recent article from his blog. Click here to read it. Thank you very much Steve!
Posted by RBK on June 12, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/06/12/kind-words-from-a-fellow-plaiter/
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