Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Ryan on July 31, 2012, 12:15:05 PM
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So i got a new full size lathe recently and thought id have a go a making a new bat mallet.
I started off with a block of hardwood and turned it down in to a mallet shape. Once sanded and waxed i then needed to start on the handle. I used an old handle i took out of a bat some time ago,The diameter was too big so i had to turn that down to suite. Once down to the correct diameter i drilled the hole in the mallet end. I thought it would be a good idea to bind the handle and add a grip too.
Anyway here are the pictures, since then Ive added a black chevron grip over the top and trimmed the top of the handle so its flush with the top of the mallet.
(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/Batmallet.jpg)
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hahaha lovely mate but is it anygood lol
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of course, its as heavy as...well you :D
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mate ever tried your hand at furniture making? Bespoke furniture is big business
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no, not really. don't think I'd have to time to be honest. i struggle to make a few bats without the Mrs complaining.
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Bored Ryan!
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What weight? How does it pick up? ;)
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the handle & grip is a great idea
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Never seen a mallet with a spiral grip, proper custom job.
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Spray it gold and it'll make a starng role in the next Thor movie!
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Bored Ryan!
how rude senor norbs, just you wait till i see the next famous car & bonnet shot 8)
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Looks nice mate, adding the grip was a nice touch. That should come standard on all mallets, darn thing keeps slipping especially when traces of linseed oil get on it.
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Looks nice mate, adding the grip was a nice touch. That should come standard on all mallets, darn thing keeps slipping especially when traces of linseed oil get on it.
i think alot of batmakers do this. i think you see it in the GM videos that they have grips on.
good effort by the way ryan. what lathe did you go for in the end?
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I picked up a Myford ML8, my uncle found me a decent one. He loves going to the autojumble's, he re-furbed it for me so its like new :D
I've got a drill chuck coming today so I'll be able to attach my pneumatic sanding drum to the outboard spindle. Should give me a better finish quicker.