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Post by Marc on Aug 21, 2006 2:11:24 GMT -5
Ok, so I was practicing out in the garden this weeking with my brand new bullwhip, when I realized that the cracker was about to come off. So I analyzed how it was attached, took it off and put back on an inch away from the fall's end. Being a smart ass (that I THOUGHT), I figured that if I tie a little of the fall INTO the knot, this this will NEVER come off again. WRONG!!! Half an hour later - after the probably loudest crack I ever did - I looked at the fall and the cracker was gone  It had ripped the fall where it was attached and even after searching for it for half an hour, I couldn't find it  So, where - preferable in Europe - can I get a new cracker? Thanks, Marc |
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Post by Kt. Templar on Aug 21, 2006 2:43:36 GMT -5
Yow can easily make them yourself, you just need to find the right sort of string/twine.
It's often reffered to as baling twine. The closest I've found is the green polypropolene garden twine, it's about 1mm diameter and seems slightly waxed. Good luck looking for black.
1. Cut yourself a piece about 75cm to 1m long. Attach one end to a fixed point (something like a hook or a nail) then loop the other end around a pen or something.
2. Wind the string round and round and round until it doubles up on itself, you'll find the more you wind the better it doubles. Keep it taught and 'undoubled'.
3. When it is as tight as you want, measure to the halfway point and fold the twine in two. It will twist tightly together.
4. Tie off the loose end maybe 7-8cm in, cut and fray the end.
Voila you have a cracker!
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Post by pagey on Aug 21, 2006 4:28:02 GMT -5
pm sent
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Post by Kt. Templar on Aug 21, 2006 4:38:02 GMT -5
Do you know where I might get the right stuff in the UK? |
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Post by pagey on Aug 21, 2006 4:43:25 GMT -5
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Post by indianadirk on Aug 21, 2006 4:56:29 GMT -5
Marc I had the same thing happen to me , my Fall and Cracker where also launched havent found them but i had a 15 euro bullwhip so I didnt get it repaired figured could have better save up for a new one
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Post by Marc on Aug 21, 2006 5:12:12 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! I know for sure, that I can get both green AND orange garden twine over here, but...  Regards, Marc |
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Post by pagey on Aug 21, 2006 18:56:34 GMT -5
Don't worry Marc, a full service pack is on it's way as we speak!
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Post by Marc on Aug 22, 2006 1:47:33 GMT -5
HIGHLY appreciated Pagey! Let me know, if I can do something in return.
Regards,
Marc
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2006 21:21:05 GMT -5
Marc,
From the title of the thread. I thought you were talking about Bart Simpson. ;D
Cheers,
John
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