Putting a New Fall on a Bullwhip

A bullwhip is by and large used when it comes to training horses or other farm animals and while there is no reason to harm the animals there will be times when the whip gets broken. This will normally be because parts of it have come into contact with areas that they were not meant to touch or because they have not been properly looked after and as a result have become damaged.
It is not often that the handles get damaged and fortunately the intricate braiding is normally safe, but there are parts that drag along the floor. This will either mean that they get damaged or dirty and often cleaning is not enough to restore them to their former glory. It is at times like this that it is necessary to carry out a repair.
It will be the fall that needs to be repaired most often and if you are really not sure about replacing it yourself, there will be someone who is used to work with leather who will be able to replace it, but it is not difficult and you can easily learn how to do it yourself.
Firstly make sure that the new fall is fully cleaned and ready for use.  The old fall needs to be removed and the new fall needs to be pushed up to the bullwhips thong.  You will need to use a screwdriver into the loop of the bullwhip so at the thong and the fall of the whip are separated. 
The old bullwhip fall needs to be cut so as it is no longer a loop and the old bullwhip fall needs to be removed by slowly pulling it away from an area of the bullwhip known as the keeper. This is the bit that keeps the fall attached to the handle.
It is now that there is the need to bring out the old fall of the bullwhip and this needs to be done slowly. Now the new tip is going to be pushed into the keeper. It may be necessary to file the new tip to such a point that means it will be a lot easier to slip it into the keeper. It is also very likely that at this point the screwdriver will need to be used again as the hole may not be quite big enough to allow the new fall to slip into place comfortably.
The final part is to pull the remainder of the fall through to the new side of the fall tip. Now cut the point away as there is no longer the need for it to be this shape. If you still feel a little inside you could get someone who is experienced to do it in front of you and after that you will see how easy it really is.