Difference between revisions of "Waxing Nylon Whips"

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as a final step.  Waxing is nothing more that submerging the whip in a paraffin wax bath (usually around 200 F  or 93 C) for a few min.  The wax adds weight to the whip, and the heat shrinks up the fibers making the plaiting a little tighter.  Not all nylon whips are waxed, but most are and it's a good idea to know if yours is.
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As a final step in nylon whip construction, many whip makers will "wax" their whips.  Waxing is nothing more than submerging the whip in a paraffin wax bath for a few min (usually around 200F/93C or even hotter).  The wax adds weight to the whip, and the heat shrinks up the fibers making the plaiting a little tighter.  Not all nylon whips are waxed, but most are and it's a good idea to know if yours is.

Revision as of 23:51, 11 February 2022

As a final step in nylon whip construction, many whip makers will "wax" their whips. Waxing is nothing more than submerging the whip in a paraffin wax bath for a few min (usually around 200F/93C or even hotter). The wax adds weight to the whip, and the heat shrinks up the fibers making the plaiting a little tighter. Not all nylon whips are waxed, but most are and it's a good idea to know if yours is.