How to Make Whips

The first section of How to Make Leather Whips gives instructions for a basic 8-strand whip; the second deals with the making of fine kangaroo hide whips.Other chapters explain the making of bullwhips, snake whips, and whips made from precut Leather lace. Also included are instructions on plaiting names in whips and using plaiting designs for whip handles.

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The Australian Stockwhip is often said to have originated in the English hunting whip, but it has since become a distinct type of whip. Today, it is used primarily by Australian stockmen. Unlike the short, embedded handle of a bullwhip, the stock whip handle is not fitted inside the lash and is usually longer.

The Australian Stockwhip was designed to move large mobs of cattle (not usually used for sheep) by making it crack, which would scare the mob and get them to move.
A stock whip's handle is connected to the thong by a joint typically made of a few strands of thick leather (which is called a keeper). This allows the whip to hang across a stockman's arm when not being used.


The handles are normally longer than those of a bullwhip, being between 15 and 21 inches. The thong can be from 3 feet to 10 feet long. Stock whips are also almost exclusively made from tanned kangaroo hide.

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As the name suggests, they were developed to be used on foot in the cattle yard, rather than from horseback.

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A snake whip is so called because they have no handle and can be curled up into a small circle looking just like a snake to the unwary. In the old days new chums would be frightened by the old hands on stations when they would leave one of these leather Snake whips curled on the ground for the new chum to stumble across and watch the reaction, mostly near heart attacks because these new chums where for the most part freshly arrived from England and had most probably never seen a snake .

No TV in those days so they had to amuse themselves somehow.

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Aldehyde-tanned leather is tanned using glutaraldehyde or oxazolidine compounds. This is the leather that most tanners refer to as wet-white leather due to its pale cream or white color.

It is the main type of leather used in chrome-free leather often seen in infant's shoes and in automobiles made with chrome-free leather.

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Vegetable-tanned leather is tanned using tannin (hence the name "tanning") and other ingredients found in vegetable matter, tree bark, and other such sources. It is supple and brown in color, with the exact shade depending on the mix of chemicals and the color of the skin.

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The cattle drafter, (or drafting whip) nick name Flapper, is a cane or fibreglass rod, with a Leather platted handgrip, Turks head knob and wrist strap. The cane length is about 75cm (2'6") and the Leather flapper length is about 30cm (12") long. These whips are used in cattle yards and also when moving pigs used in conjunction with animal care.

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Leather is one of the oldest materials used by man. It is a natural material which is converted into useful shape and form through a wide range of chemical processes. It is made from the skins (of small animals) and hides (of big animals) of a different variety of animals. The major phases of leather production can be classified as the Preparation Stage, Tanning, Crusting and Finishing. The animal skin or hide is first cleaned and processed. Then it undergoes various chemical processes of which Tanning may be considered as the major process. The final outcome is a strong and supple material which is generally called as leather.

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Why should I consider leather over synthetic materials?Unlike synthetic materials, leather is a natural organic material derived from renewable source and is far more aesthetically beautiful, long lasting, and versatile.

The appearance of good leather doesn't deteriorate as it ages, instead it acquires character- thanks to the fine patina that develops over time.Lasting looks and feel are not their with synthetic materials, leather is actually your best value in the long run as it outlasts other materials 4 to 1.

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Book lovers and collectors will want to read this! Arthur Boutiette has compiled the very first book to specialize in antique leather bound books and bindings for collecting and investment.

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has stood for more than forty years as the definitive book in its field. With clearly written guide to the art of leather braiding contains detailed illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of

incidental, fascinating information.

It makes accessible, to even the novice, serviceable and recreational uses of leather, from the simple but clever braided button to the elaborate results of thong applique

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