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Title: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on March 07, 2012, 08:47:45 PM
as mentioned early here are some pictures from the workshop. needs a little tidy but you get the idea.

(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/P3070408.jpg)

(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/P3070409.jpg)

(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/P3070412.jpg)

(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/P3070415.jpg)

(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/P3070417.jpg)

(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/P3070419.jpg)

(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/P3070420.jpg)

(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/P3070422.jpg)

(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/P3070407.jpg)
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: Perkins17 on March 07, 2012, 09:22:30 PM
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/P3070419.jpg)
That has to be the smallest plane in the world :P

Looks like one hell of a set up ! looks like the new Norbs !
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on March 07, 2012, 09:31:21 PM
I have a smaller one it's about 1.5cm wide by about 3-4 long. Use it to fine tune the concaving. Really good. Takes some time but good control.
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: Simmy on March 08, 2012, 01:45:21 PM
ohhh fletcher will be envious of that bandsaw mate lol
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on March 08, 2012, 03:24:32 PM
ill be honest its going back. only got it yesterday but its faulty. i have ordered another one from somewhere else. get him to pm me and ill give him the details . quite cheap in bandsaw terms but still pretty expensive.
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: Ryan on March 08, 2012, 03:44:32 PM
pm'd lol
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: Ryan on March 08, 2012, 03:45:49 PM
ps. looks like you've done a lovely job on that bat!
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on March 08, 2012, 03:49:11 PM
thanks mate, just finishing it off tonight hopefully. needs a few final adjustments as its about an oz heavier than i want it. thats if i can adjust it without ruining the shape/ balance. bit of sanding,binding and polishing and we are away. pming you back as we speak
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: LEACHY48 on March 12, 2012, 10:26:54 PM
what bench sander is that?  Have been looking for one for ages now!!!
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on March 12, 2012, 10:28:45 PM
You mean the drum sander?
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: thedevil on March 13, 2012, 04:48:20 PM
You mean the drum sander?

Could you pm me details of where you got the sander and buffer please mate of you don't mind ?
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: Simmy on March 14, 2012, 08:26:21 AM
just looks like a motor with a sanding drum on then a buffer wheel on
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on March 14, 2012, 08:38:03 AM
just looks like a motor with a sanding drum on then a buffer wheel on

it is simmy,

motor with a drill chuck spindle in. then just change the sanding drum and the polishing wheel depending what i need at the time. saves alot of space and works a treat
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics
Post by: LEACHY48 on March 15, 2012, 09:14:43 PM
Anoter question about your sander, how would you go about setting that up? I want to start refurbing my bats FOC, and doing it by hand is quite frankly a ball ache
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop UPDATED PICS
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on October 31, 2013, 06:54:44 PM
 i get a fair few questions about my set up so i just thought id update this topic to see how far its come since its start. Plenty of new additions to the workshop. the workshop could do with a bit of a tidy but its not too bad. enjoy!

(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/PA310056_zpsa28bc47a.jpg) (http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/johners77/media/PA310056_zpsa28bc47a.jpg.html)
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/PA310055_zpsc38e675a.jpg) (http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/johners77/media/PA310055_zpsc38e675a.jpg.html)
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/PA310054_zpsdb072638.jpg) (http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/johners77/media/PA310054_zpsdb072638.jpg.html)
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/PA310053_zps2d9523fd.jpg) (http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/johners77/media/PA310053_zps2d9523fd.jpg.html)
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/PA310052_zpsed344999.jpg) (http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/johners77/media/PA310052_zpsed344999.jpg.html)
(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/johners77/PA310051_zps3e824d7a.jpg) (http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/johners77/media/PA310051_zps3e824d7a.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDAY
Post by: Krs on October 31, 2013, 07:01:04 PM
Looks so cool!

Proper man den
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDAY
Post by: Alvaro on October 31, 2013, 07:18:03 PM
The finish on your bats looks immense.
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on October 31, 2013, 07:22:46 PM
thanks guys, love my set up. ive spent alot of time, effort and money on getting the finish where i want it. all worthwhile
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: patriotscreen on November 01, 2013, 08:22:48 PM
Where do you get the buffing mop John? I can't find one that big anywhere!
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: Number 11 on November 01, 2013, 09:15:23 PM
Where do you get the buffing mop John? I can't find one that big anywhere!

Maybe because it's 2 mops ;)

HS Walsh do them up to 64mm wide.
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: GarrettJ on November 01, 2013, 09:17:36 PM
love that set up, really great .... just need a sofa and a kettle and invite a few people over to talk cricket bats.

is it in your garage?

Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on November 02, 2013, 12:42:00 AM
Where do you get the buffing mop John? I can't find one that big anywhere!

I'll drop you a pm with the details. It's actually just one mop think it's 8x4in
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on November 02, 2013, 12:43:17 AM
love that set up, really great .... just need a sofa and a kettle and invite a few people over to talk cricket bats.

is it in your garage?

Yeah it's in my garage at home. Nice and convenient for bat making and means I can spend an hour or so in there whenever I want. Dream is to have a big workshop where I can spend all day but at the mo this does me fine.
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: Number 11 on November 02, 2013, 02:10:30 AM
I'll drop you a pm with the details. It's actually just one mop think it's 8x4in

Blimey, that a fatty  :o Never realised they came that size, mind you there's no need in the jewellery trade. Half to 2 inch is normally enough width.
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: nick123 on November 02, 2013, 06:23:58 AM
Nice set up and good to see inside the bat makers workshop. The bats you make reflect the set up .
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on November 02, 2013, 08:43:46 AM
Blimey, that a fatty  :o Never realised they came that size, mind you there's no need in the jewellery trade. Half to 2 inch is normally enough width.

I think 4in is the widest I've found. Sure u could get bigger mops if you were looking in the right place
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on November 02, 2013, 08:44:54 AM
Nice set up and good to see inside the bat makers workshop. The bats you make reflect the set up .

Thanks mate. Spent a fair bit on it. It's by no means a professional set up like some of the big boys but I've made it work in the space I have.
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: LDifa on November 30, 2013, 03:36:38 PM
My red ink is superb, the finish is excellent and the customer service was and is second to none  :)
Title: Re: Where the magic happens - workshop pics UPDATED PICS
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on November 30, 2013, 04:47:31 PM
My red ink is superb, the finish is excellent and the customer service was and is second to none  :)

Thanks mate. Always nice to hear