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Whip Basics DVD Sale!
Posted by RBK on September 16, 2010
http://rhettswhips.com/2010/09/16/whip-basics-dvd-sale/
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/
2009 in Review
As 2009 now comes to a close, we witness the passing of what will be remembered as a tough year for lots of people. But even in a difficult economy, I’ve seen that people continue to buy whips; thus 2009 was a great year for my business. I had many wonderful customers who provided me [...]
Posted by RBK on December 31, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/12/31/2009-in-review/
Hanging out with Joe Driver
Yesterday I was very blessed to have Joe Driver come over for a visit. Joe is one of my best friends as well as a fellow preacher and maker of nylon whips. Joe drove over and preached at our church Sunday. After lunch, we got together for a little whip cracking. After that, I showed [...]
Posted by RBK on November 16, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/11/16/joe-driver/
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/
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/
Waiting List, Leather Update, and Christmas Deadline
My current turn-around time on new whip orders is about 12 weeks +/-. This is just an estimate. I should be off work next week and getting in plenty of quality plaiting time, so maybe I can knock a nice dent in that backlog. My deer hide is still soaking in the tanning solution. I [...]
Posted by RBK on June 10, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/06/10/waiting-list-leather-update-and-christmas-deadline/
Roy’s Whip and Tribute
The whip in the photos doesn’t look like much, but it is one that I am very proud to have in my collection. Why? Because it was made by my great-grandfather, L.R. “Roy” Bronson. The whip is crude; there is no plaiting, nothing fancy. Most collectors would think it was a piece of rubbish. It’s [...]
Posted by RBK on June 7, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/06/07/roys-whip-and-a-tribute/
Busy Week
All I have for you is just a quick update for this week. Though I wish I had gotten more plaiting done, I did manage to build a workbench out in my shed so I can make leather lace. Having been a nylon plaiter for so many years, I’ve always had the luxury of working [...]
Posted by RBK on May 10, 2009
http://rhettswhips.com/2009/05/10/busy-week/

