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Title: Making my first bat
Post by: 97 n.o. on November 24, 2011, 10:41:13 PM

Fancy giving it a go over the winter while im bored, i'm an absolute beginner so think i'd be best off with one that just needs finishing off?

Any thought on:

-Where to get it from
- What tools i would need
- Where to begin!

Any help at all would be great.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Making my first bat
Post by: NathRobbo88 on November 24, 2011, 10:56:48 PM

I've been think about doing this for ages!

I believe you can get partmade clefts from matt at H4L - they are on the website.
You'd most likely need: A drawknife, a couple of planes (not sure exactly what type though.), some travishers (if you want concaving), a sander for final finishing.

Not sure if there is anything else, i've probably missed something ???

Title: Re: Making my first bat
Post by: RossViper on November 24, 2011, 11:33:04 PM

A vice

Title: Re: Making my first bat
Post by: Colesy on November 24, 2011, 11:35:59 PM

I was also thinking of doing this to occupy my time over Christmas (apart from drinking). I want to use as little tools as possible whilst making an old school GM Purist shape. What is needed for this? (sorry to hijack the topic a little)

Title: Re: Making my first bat
Post by: Joe on November 25, 2011, 07:22:24 AM

I managed to make a bat using only a saw (Yes, a saw) a plain and a sander. Turned out alright.

Title: Re: Making my first bat
Post by: 97 n.o. on November 25, 2011, 09:24:00 AM

Quote from: NathRobbo88 on November 24, 2011, 10:56:48 PM

I've been think about doing this for ages!

I believe you can get partmade clefts from matt at H4L - they are on the website.
You'd most likely need: A drawknife, a couple of planes (not sure exactly what type though.), some travishers (if you want concaving), a sander for final finishing.

Not sure if there is anything else, i've probably missed something ???

Brilliant, thanks!

Anyone got any links to good places to buy the tools from?

Title: Re: Making my first bat
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on November 25, 2011, 09:31:16 AM

ebay is always a good one for tools. pick up some decent old tools for not alot that just need a good clean up and sharpen.

a decent sturdy bench and vice is a must. sharp tools are also a must.

id say you definately need to take your time. mark out what you want edge wise and middle wise. so easy to take too much off and be left with a matchstick. ive got a couple more ive made which ill be posting on here once finished. im no expert at making them but if i can help at all let me know

Title: Re: Making my first bat
Post by: Bez013 on November 26, 2011, 06:39:05 PM

Definitely give it a go chaps, hard work but satisfying, I'm about to do my third bat and will probably order another part made from Hell4Leather shortly!

As has been said eBay is a great place for tools, I did my first bat with planes but I'd seriously recommend investing in a drawknife, it really makes life easier to remove lots of wood.

Title: Re: Making my first bat
Post by: Ryan on November 26, 2011, 07:10:21 PM

What would you ask for when ordering a part made? Would you get it pressed semi shaped and stringed? Or what?

Title: Re: Making my first bat
Post by: Perkins17 on November 26, 2011, 07:13:33 PM

they will more than likely come pressed, handled with the shoulders and toe cut 

Title: Re: Making my first bat
Post by: Ryan on November 26, 2011, 07:21:32 PM

Nice one, think I'm going to order one soon.

Title: Re: Making my first bat
Post by: 97 n.o. on November 26, 2011, 07:31:16 PM

Yeah this sounds great, thanks to everyone who replied for all the info.

Hope Matt appreciated all the extra business i have drummed up for H4L by starting this thread...... :D