How To Build A Paracord Flogger

How To Build A Paracord Flogger
By Brian Schill
Because BDSM items are considered an “adult specialty niche” by most retailers, the mark up
in price from manufacturer to retailer is astronomical. You can build your own high quality, nearly
indestructible paracord flogger from a few inexpensive itmes commonly found at most hardware stores
for less than what you would pay for a maginal quality one on line. I created these instructions while
building several different floggers, so, please forgive the inconsistencies in the photos. As long as you
follow the instructions the end result will be as it is intended. Here's what you'll need:
1 – 3/4” dowel
1 – sheet of sand paper (150 grit)
1 – sheet of sand paper (220 grit)
1 – roll of paracord at least 20 feet (@ 7 meters)
1 – can of Plastidip rubber coating
1 – roll of electrical tape
1 – tube of Loctite 5 minute 3500 psi epoxy
1 – 1” copper coupling
1 – can of stain/polyurethane mix
1 – paint brush
1 – saw
1 – knife
All of these items should be able to be purchased for about $40 (US), with the exception of the
knife and saw, and contains enough material to build multiple floggers, again, with the exception of the
copper coupling where 1 is needed per flogger.
Step 1: Cut the dowel into 6 to 8 inch pieces

Step 2: Rough sand the dowel with the 150 grit sand paper, then sand it a second time with the 220 grit
sand paper. Be sure to wipe off all dust and other debris from the sanding process.
Step 3: Stain the cut and sanded handles. Set aside in a dust free place. Allow to dry per the stain
manufacturere's instructions.
Step 4: While the stain is drying cut your paracord “tails” to the desired length. For 12” floggers I cut
the tails to a 14” length. These will be trimmed later. You will need 16 tails, give or take one or two.
Because the thickness of paracord varies, I cannot give a precise number, but, it won't hurt to have a
couple extra tails on hand should you need them later on.
Step 5: After your flogger tails are cut, dip about 1” of each tail into the Plastidip, throughly coating
the end. This does two things: it keeps the end from fraying and it will give a rather nasty sting to the
flogger thanks to the rubberized ends when dry.
Step 6: Hang your coated paracord tails up to dry. Make sure they do not touch each other and stick
together.
Step 7: When the stain has dried on the flogger handle take the 1” copper coupling and slide it about ¾
of the way onto one end of the flogger handle. Mark where the end of the coupling is located. From the
end of the mark where the coupling was to the end of the handle, carve about ¼ to 3/8 of an inch off of
the handle to make the end more narrow, as shown in the photo. Do not carve too much off or the
handle/coupling/tails will not fit together properly. In this case its best not to carve too much off as you
can go back later in the process and cut the handle down a bit more if needed.
Step 8: Cut a length of electrical tape and lay it on a flat, stable surface.
Step 9: Once the Plastidip on the tails has dried lay the tails out side by side on the electrical tape as
shown, with the uncoated end on the tape.
Step 10: Trim the ends of the tails so that they are even with the electrical tape.
Step 11: Lay the carved end of the flogger handle onto the taped end of the tails, making sure that the
tails do not overlap with the stained part of the flogger handle.
Step 12: Wrap the tape around the handle to test fit the tails to the handle. The first tail from the left
end of the tape should meet the last tail on the right end of the tape with no overlap, as shown in the
photo. If you have operlap, remove a tail or two to get it to fit right, if there is a gap, add a tail or two to
eliminate that space.
Step 13: Slide the coupling over the tails and onto the end of the flogger handle for a test fit. The
coupling should be snug, but not difficult to get over the tails and tape. If it is difficult to get the
coupling over the tape and tails gently peel the tape apart and unroll the tails so that you can carve a bit
more off of the handle end until the proper fit has been achieved.
Step 14: Stand the flogger upright on the flat end of the handle and spread out the tails so that you can
access the recessed part of the tail/coupling/handle assembly. Prepare the epoxy to be dispensed into
this space.
Step 15: Dispense the epoxy into the space at the top of the flogger handle, between the paracord tails,
filling the space completely to the top. Make sure to get an even distribution of epoxy over the surface
of the handle top, between the tails and around the edges so that the entire assembly will bond corectly.
Step 16: Allow the epoxy to settle, leveling itself out on the top of the flogger assembly. Set the
assembly aside and allow time for the epoxy to bond the flogger parts together, according to the
manufacturers directions.
Step 17: Once all parts have properly bonded, enjoy your new paracord flogger!

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