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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: BigBlueMachine on June 28, 2012, 10:51:43 PM

Title: Clefts
Post by: BigBlueMachine on June 28, 2012, 10:51:43 PM

I'm looking to get some quality clefts to have a go at shaping some of my own bats.

Can anybody recommend somewhere to get some clefts. I would preferably like to come and pick the clefts so looking for someone in the Northamptonshire/Warwickshire area?

Cheers

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: Bruce on June 29, 2012, 07:51:14 AM

Rob Pack Cricket is in Northampton though I don't know if he sells clefts...

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on June 29, 2012, 09:31:23 PM

Matts a long way from northants.

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: BigBlueMachine on June 30, 2012, 12:17:54 AM

Cheers for all the feedback.

Where abouts is Matt at H4L I don't mind too much of a drive.

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: LEACHY48 on June 30, 2012, 07:47:41 AM

Matt is right down in Kent

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: BigBlueMachine on June 30, 2012, 11:18:39 AM

Ah...Kent is a bit too far! I have got clefts from H4L before but this time I would like to go and have a look. Does anybody know if Hawk would sell them. IIRC Hawk is in Birmingham?

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: procricket on June 30, 2012, 11:20:35 AM

bellbroughton near bromsgrove about 15 miles from brum

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: BigBlueMachine on July 01, 2012, 11:48:55 AM

Ok cheers.

Am I right in thinking that there is a bat maker in Derbyshire? I can't remember who tho.

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: Ryan on July 01, 2012, 12:48:55 PM

Quote from: BigBlueMachine on June 30, 2012, 11:18:39 AM

Ah...Kent is a bit too far! I have got clefts from H4L before but this time I would like to go and have a look. Does anybody know if Hawk would sell them. IIRC Hawk is in Birmingham?

hawk do sell them but to trade only. Or you have to buy/ place a minimum order.

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: roco on July 01, 2012, 12:57:53 PM

Paul aldred is Derbyshire but don't think he sells clefts

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: BigBlueMachine on July 01, 2012, 02:22:29 PM

Right so it's looking like H4L are the place to sell clefts in small quantities.

What about Andy from SAF?

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: LEACHY48 on July 01, 2012, 07:04:33 PM

or try CF think they sell them

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: Ryan on July 01, 2012, 07:26:13 PM

Quote from: LEACHY48 on July 01, 2012, 07:04:33 PM

or try CF think they sell them

You're right, ether speak to CF direct or speak to johnny  :D

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: hell4leather cricket on July 01, 2012, 08:40:07 PM

Are you after raw clefts or part made bats?

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: BigBlueMachine on July 02, 2012, 04:28:54 PM

Raw clefts.

Others I've seen within distance are Shark cricket and Vantage, anyone know if they would supply a cleft or two?

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: hell4leather cricket on July 02, 2012, 05:11:19 PM

Don't think you will find many companies that get raw clefts from the merchants

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on July 02, 2012, 06:04:56 PM

So your going to be pressing and handling them yourself prior to shaping?

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: BigBlueMachine on July 02, 2012, 10:10:39 PM

That's exactly what I'll be doing johners77.

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: hell4leather cricket on July 02, 2012, 10:16:29 PM

do you have a  press ?

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: BigBlueMachine on July 03, 2012, 03:32:08 PM

No, but I'll make something to suit. I'm not going to be overly pressing anyway.

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: Simmy on July 04, 2012, 07:00:47 AM

so yours going to build ur own?

Title: Re: Clefts
Post by: BigBlueMachine on July 04, 2012, 03:15:32 PM

That is correct.