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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: Spanky on February 11, 2012, 11:34:04 PM

Title: Twine
Post by: Spanky on February 11, 2012, 11:34:04 PM

Hi guys,

What sort of twine do I need to bind a handle?

Thanks

Title: Re: Twine
Post by: Blazer on February 12, 2012, 12:47:26 AM

I think its Irish linen thread.

Title: Re: Twine
Post by: Spanky on February 12, 2012, 11:39:19 AM

Would this be ok

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5yds-4-57m-WAXED-IRISH-LINEN-cord-thread-many-colours-/370582085516?pt=UK_Crafts_JewelleryMaking_GL&var=&hash=item950452a5fe

Title: Re: Twine
Post by: Fezballoh on February 13, 2012, 06:46:03 AM

I don't know if the wax makes a difference or not. As long as you get lots it's ok. The J.S. Wright student pack didn't and I felt like a right chump when I ran out of string with two inches of bat handle to go!

Title: Re: Twine
Post by: Joe on February 13, 2012, 07:42:02 AM

I just used string. Doesn't really make much difference tbh. All bats have different twine.

Title: Re: Twine
Post by: Canners on February 13, 2012, 08:09:07 AM

can different twine affect the quality of the handle?

Title: Re: Twine
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on February 13, 2012, 08:42:51 AM

i guess it could affect the stiffness depending on the thickness and stiffness of the twine. i guess it also could help pick up wise if you have a heavier and thicker twine althought im guessing it wont make much difference.

i managed to pick up a roll from a batmaker which came in handy although i have run out now. i maybe getting some more in the next couple of weeks if you need some

Title: Re: Twine
Post by: Ryan on February 13, 2012, 09:04:25 AM

i think i read somewhere that a handle can take up to 30m of twine (depending on the twine thickness).

Title: Re: Twine
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on February 13, 2012, 09:21:22 AM

yeah its surprising how much is actually used to bind a handle. the likes of SG making thousands a day must go through a fair few rolls