Hi mate i tie my own. Some of my flies here. http://s595.photobucket.com/albums/tt33/greenock_photos/
How are you trying to do your whip finish by hand or useing the tool? I finish mine by hand as i find it easyer. Heres some links to help you.
http://www.completefisher.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2780
http://www.completefisher.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7419
http://ukflydressing.**"£$%^&*(.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=begs&thread=762&page=1