I followed this tutorial about 5 or 6 years ago and learned to craft my own bullwhip. It has remained a treasured memory and to this day, i have that whip mounted, and i smile with pride every time i look at it. Thank you so much for your amazing content and lessons. I am so happy to see your channel still going strong! Your content is, and always has been, fantastic. Keep up the great work, and thank you again for an experience i will treasure all of my life!
You apologize for putting off making this video for so long, while wearing a tee-shirt that says “PROCRASTINATORS UNITE! TOMORROW”. Freaking priceless!!!
I actually really appreciated the fact that you kept repeating yourself with the over/under and with the top-right parts, because I was confused regarding the top-right/top-left, until you said it once more, about half way through the video or so, and it clicked, and it suddenly instantly looked 100 times easier to do. When I get a bunch of paracord, I will for sure try this. I have always wanted a nice whip.
I am a Teacher. I teach Blacksmithing, Woodworking, Firearms, and Survival Skills. You, sir, have the heart of a teacher. I greatly appreciate the quality of education that you've given here, and the simply beautiful final product. I found this video by accident, but have subscribed to your page, and look forward to seeing what else you have to offer. Great job, and thank you very much for renewing my faith a little in the upcoming generation:)
Jaime Bautista, I teach privately out of my home shop now to a limited few (in the North Texas Area) my career path changed and I just don't have the time anymore. I guess there's always youtube :)
I'm not into whips but I just watched this entire tutorial because you were so engaging. I'm normally so frustrated with people trying to explain stuff on youtube but this was so refreshing to watch. I'm gonna go order some extra paracord!
Just wanted to say thank you for posting this video. Have a 10ft nylon bull whip I was gifted 22 years ago that is in need of repair. With your video I should be able to re tie the hitch and create a new fall.
I started out the night looking how to make a dog leash and seen your whip video and started watching to see how a whip was made. You are so easy to learn from and do such a good job teaching that i watched your whole video and want to try it. Your so easy to listen to with easy direction. Thanks for the video let you no how it went.
thanks so much nick for this tutorial! i have (with your help) been able to make my own and it cracks sooo loud! i will upload a video to my channel once i am finished editing thanks
alex cool I felt that way as well when I watched this. There are just those kinds of people that you automatically like from the way they look or their voice or the way they talk and this guy is one of them.
Very cool Nick..! I used 2b a Professional Horse Racing Jockey & made whips 4a lot of famous riders; Eddie Arcero, Steve Cauthen, Laffit Pincay & more..! Now I'm making bullwhips..!? Thank U
Wow! This was mind-blowing. And yes, as some of the other commenters have said, I am not sure which was better. The whip making or the way you used it at the end. Simply amazing! Well done and thank you. One of these days I will definitely give this a try.
This vid was pure meditation for me! Calm and patient voice, no stressing on making a "quick video", and just an awsome vid all in all. Have a whip myself and always wondered how it was made...THANK you for this.
I am currently watching this as I make my first whip. Seeing as how this is my first and I have seen your newer videos with updated material, I'm ok with having "lesser " material such as electrical tape as a binder. Thank you so much for these tutorials. They are very in-depth and very thorough.
Okay I just came across this 2 days ago and went out to the store and got all the materials. I had a few hiccups along the way and it didn't come out perfect but I'm pretty damn proud of it. I just finished it an hour ago. Gonna spend tomorrow practicing cracks! Thanks so much for making this video
After so many years of wanting to make and use a whip, I finally finished making my first whip this morning and started cracking it (just some advice for new people, start with basic whip techniques and wear a shirt when your a first time whip cracker, got myself on my back and across my bellybutton and it hurts :D ), took me about 26 hours accumulated over a period of 4 days, so so so much fun. the whip didn't turn out as nice as the one in the video, but i do know where i went wrong with it. Planning to make another whip asap. Thank you for the awesome whip tutorial Nick, it was a huge help and made one of my dreams come true. I hope one day i can get my hands on one of your pro made whips.
What an excellent tutorial! I have made inner tube bullwhips before, and have yet to make a paracord whip. A much better video than many I have watched, I am eager to begin. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us!
Just gotten into making paracord bracelets and came across this vid. All I can say is WOW !!!!!. seriously. thats a lot of work but worth the time and effort.
You have the patience of jobe . I'm in my 60"s and used whips on farms for livestock as a young boy . The ones I used had a type of crown knot on the head . I've always been interested in knowing how they where made , I never gave thought to the amount of time creating a whip . I'm so happy to come across your tutorial . Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge .
First time watching you but did anyone else notice how nice/ hypnotic his voice was in the intro As well can you use wood for the middle and a larger piece to use less parachord and I know it will not look as good but I'm cheap, don't have time with school and I like to do things fast and worse than slow and good and only use one layer at the end
Thanks Nick for the video. I found it very easy to follow along and it has made me start to be more and more interested in making whips to keep busy. Thanks for the time and effort you put in to all your videos.
Excellent tutorial, with good descriptions and explanations, not too many words and a good measure of enthusiasm. I should know, I is a english Teacher!
I'm in the process of making this and I've re-watched this vid 79,090 times...but it's looking good so far. It's a good job your a top dude your voice is all my household hears most evenings! Cheers
I just want to say I learned so much watching your videos I am 69 years old and had to watch the videos several times but have finished my second whip now thank you so much for time and videos
sorry dunno if anyone commented on this, but most people don't know that giving the electrical tape a little pull/ stretch makes it much stronger, that's where all the strength comes from
Thanks for your answer, it's an honor for me to receive a response from you as you seem to be very busy. I have finished the 9 foot bull whip and have now started a 6foot snake whip. Maybe I can give you and / or your followers a tip or 2. Tip one would be slide a rubber band over the whip whilst braiding and move it down regularly, it will keep the pattern clear and makes it easier to restart. The second tip would be not to smelt the 2 colors together but just take double lengths and form a hitch knot( for when working with even strands, otherwise you will only need to smelt 1x2colors) this makes it faster to start and a lot less hassle and you can pull as hard as you like, it will not break. Please keep on making this kind of tutorials, you are the reason I am hooked to making whips! Thanks and keep up the good work! Cheers Chris.
AH-MAZING!!! I stumbled across your video looking for braiding techniques. Didn’t even know what a bull whip was but I couldn’t stop watching. Excellent video
Hi Nick I was wondering if there's anyway to calculate for the amount of cord needed to plait for a certain length of a whip? Let's say 9-ish feet bullwhip?
It may have taken me 3 hours over 5 days to make it but I did it with a few modifications such as when I couldn't find a steel rod I cut a plastic hangar and used that for a rod and it worked great I also used a Harry Potter book instead of a concrete block. It took me a put of effort to make the whip because I had no vice to help as another hand. The last thing that I changed was the inner large paracord that was filled with BBs but I only had the one small size so I used that and it worked but I had to squeeze each BB into the small cord which took hang half of the time to make the whip.
Nick..... A+ 100% I have made 2 of these whips, the second one far better than the first. I just wanted a whip that would crack and wow my whips are loud and they feel fantastic. I'm 60 and I just made my first whip by watching your tutorial over and over, your method is GOLD, Mega Thanks. I'm currently working on my 3rd whip, as I have 2 sons and we all want one. Smile. Fun fact, I just purchased a roll of artificial sinew and hockey tape, game changers. Next, I'm going to attempt your mini bullwhip, wish me luck. Your new, old fan. Best to you and all you love.
I can’t wait to start my own!!! You do an awesome job with your videos!!! I totally understand how folks have quit drugs, alcohol, and even anxiety by watching your videos. You’re a great teacher and have a very calming voice/demeanor. Keep doing what you’re doing Brother!!! Thank you!!!
A very informative and detailed tutorial also i noticed i didn't fast forward or skip ahead during any of it and I now want to make a badass bullwhip like this.
I had absolutely no interest in making a bull whip. All I wanted to see was some cool Paracord stuff. But this was such an awesome, detailed, step-by-step video, I HAVE TO MAKE ONE NOW... THANKS A LOT.... :):):) Great video. I have to make me one now. ***** (five stars)
***** While plaiting, try tying the whip handle to the top of a doorframe or something, and plaiting down. The taping can still be somewhat annoying without a vice, but I actually prefer plaiting from a hook than from a vice.
I decided to try and make a legit whip for a cat woman costume and your tutorial was by far the most detailed and easy to follow video I found. I was able to make a fantastic whip on the first try and I was able to crack it pretty decently after just a few tries. Thank you so much for being so generous with your knowledge, I may just have a new obsession!
Hey Nick, so did everything even with the extended strands (24ft) and wound up almost 10 inches short. I barely passed the electrical taped core at the end and only went onto the uncovered core about 1-2 inches. It still cracks but I am just curious what I may have done wrong here.
Hi Noah, might be the brand of paracord. Try these lengths. 6ft, 16 Plait Bullwhip (Assuming 10" Handle) FIRST BELLY: SECOND BELLY: OVERLAY: 2 x 11 ft 2 x 17 ft 2 x 24 ft 1 x 8.5 ft 1 x 11.5 ft 1 x 20 ft 1 x 6.5 ft 1 x 9.5 ft 1 x 13.6 ft 1 x 5 ft 1 x 10.5 ft 1 x 8 ft 1 x 6.5 ft 1 x 5 ft
thanks Nick! It is military grade so I have no idea what happened. Also could you shoot me measurements for an 8 footer? Can find definitive measurements anywhere
Thank u so much for the generous tutorial and I would just like to say I’ve been watching this video for four months to make a “belt” for my extreme cat woman costume (I go all out every year most of the time making a new weapon or real prop each time) and I would like to happily say my whip is finally done and looking fly after 30 hours of work (6 of which was figuring out he handle braid no joke) thank u! It was fun!
If you go through the video, you can probably find ratios? I know this was 5 years ago, but if you still haven't figured it out, you could this way I'm sure.
Bro, ive been following you for years and decided to watch your original video again for the 2 time ans its amazing the difference between the amount of materials used in this video vs the amount of materials used in your most current video. Youve definitely gained skills and have helped all of us improve along the way
I'm just gonna say I like you as a person. You hold integrity with your method of whip making, however you are also aware that there are other methods that work.
Also I think you should change the caption at 47:30 to 25' instead of 24, I came up a foot short even though I followed it to the point. Great design though, I'll be making more whips like this! And do you think you could create a tutorial/give me numbers on how long I should make my strands to make a really long whip like 10-12'?
Melvin Romero don't pull them so tight towards the handle. After cracking it a few dozen times it all all started getting loose, pull the strand tight more towards the end so when you crack it, it doesn't pull the strands towards the end. Hope this was helpful!
wow, this is the first tutorial i have ever seen that ACTUALLY instructs !!! mosy other videos always seem to leave out very minor details that are important to beginners. he also just doesn't jump in like you already know what he's talking about. have subscribed and will be trying this in the near future.
Finally made one! It's been on my todo list for a couple years. It came up a foot and a half short, then quickly stretched over the end of the core after a few cracks. I had to rebraid the end and reattach the fall. It's short and quick but it works. I have and 8 ft. Leather bullwhip and I think this short one actually helped understand the "physics " a little better. I look forward to using your newer methods and trying some different types. Thank you for taking the time to make the videos and sharing .
Lol, amazon sells 500 ft rolls for $30, and you can buy 1/4 inch there as well. The stuff that comes off the roll isn't 550lb though, it's a lower number, but it should work fine. If you really want to be sure, just find a store and buy the expensive stuff, and see if some friends would buy one or two for like $20 or something.
Hands down the most informative and useful video I have seen on youtube. thankyou. i will let you know how my attempt to emulate your patience and proficiency comes out .
Just finished me second with fallowing your instructions. The transition seems like it’s hanging at the top of the handle. May need to watch your newer videos to fix it
Ive probably watched this video 20 times! Lol. I started making whips but I got out of it. But now I just got into it by braiding my moms hair! Thanks nick!
Yah this dude has some serious Craftsmen DNA , that whip looks like a living creature,that's when you know you've done a fine job 100 points for the man's team ,very cool ✌
been wanting to make a whip since my high school days but always assumed they could just be made of leather.thanks for this video.definitely gonna try my hand at it now and hopefully have a new hobby.best amateur how-to-video ive seen.
Love the video.not to tell you how to do anything. Cuz you got it going on.try putting a large straw in and then b b s might go in faster.ive gotta do a whip like this .thanks
Like bro this is the most detailed guide and I love it! Most creators skip steps and you have to fill in the blank but this deserves a like and a sub 10000% and it is a amazing looking whip not any of those stringy ones wrapped in electrical tape like most creator guides showed this is genuinely amazing 👍
Thank you so much for sharing this.A friend recently gave me a traditional Hungarian Bull whip, and i came on here to see/learn how to make it crack and found your vid. I will be making one of these for sure!Thanks once again.