Question about whip construction

[indianasloan]

I've been reading up on the web about whip construction. I've seen a steel cable referred to several times and can't find exactly what they mean. What kind of cable are they referring to? Pics would be great if possible.

Thanks for the help,

David

[tibor]

Generally it refers to a steel cable the length of the whip inside the braiding that permits swinging and dragging stunt work.

[indianasloan]

Jan 4, 2012 20:02:49 GMT -5 tibor said:

Generally it refers to a steel cable the length of the whip inside the braiding that permits swinging and dragging stunt work.

So if I'm correct it's basically a braided steel cable like the ones you purchase at Lowes or Home Depot? Interesting

Thanks tibor

[kwad]

Steel cables are sometimes used as the core of a whip.
It is basically the thin steel cable you can find at your local Home Depot or Lowes in the same area as the chain and rope. It comes on big roles, but, you can buy it by the foot.

The thinner stuff with the plastic coating works well for nylon whips (I think it's about 3/32", can't remember).
Dusty from CNC uses stainless steel cable for the core of his cowhide whips.

[jeremym]

The more common core though, ( for leather whips ) Is just a

tapered strip of leather attached around a handle foundation, and

rounded. Like the one seen here :



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That little "step" seen at the end of the handle is then evened

out with the way the next couple layers of the whip are placed.