As an established whipmaker, I find myself answering lots of questions about making whips. Over the years I have been able to assist at scores of people, some who have gone onto become great whipmakers in their own right. I’ve often considered creating a whipmaking tutorial, but I really haven’t had the time. Today I [...]
All posts for the month January, 2010
Whipmaking e-Book
Posted by RBK on January 28, 2010
http://rhettswhips.com/2010/01/28/whipmaking-e-book/
Lignum Woody Bull
Here’s a picture of my latest wood handled bullwhip. It’s an 8 footer with a handle made from Argentine Lignum Vitae with a black, tan, and chocolate thong: -Rhett
Posted by RBK on January 28, 2010
http://rhettswhips.com/2010/01/28/lignum-woody-bull/
Cow Whip Repair
A nylon cow whip is a pretty tough critter, but sometimes cowboys can be tougher. This week, I had a whip sent to me by a cowboy in Yukon, OK. His old whip needed a new tail (aka tapering twist). I don’t know who originally made it, but it was up to me to fix [...]
Posted by RBK on January 9, 2010
http://rhettswhips.com/2010/01/09/cow-whip-repair/
Beware of Self-Proclaimed Masters!
Something I have been noticing over the last couple of years is really starting to bother me. I’m seeing novice whipmakers on the web and on eBay trying to peddle whips that look like garbage all while proclaiming themselves to be “master whipmakers.” I’ve been making nylon whips for the better part of 20 years [...]
Posted by RBK on January 7, 2010
http://rhettswhips.com/2010/01/07/beware-of-self-proclaimed-masters/

