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Title: A couple of bats i've spliced/ handled/ shaped.
Post by: Ryan on February 06, 2013, 11:08:37 AM: Thought I'd post some pictures of a couple of bats I've been working on last sunday. Both are similar profiles with one having a higher middle.

Both bats will be 2.9oz dressed

Before splicing

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130119-WA0003.jpg)

After splicing

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130119-WA0006.jpg)

Bat 1 - 2.10.4oz

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/20130203_131623_zpse9ec6fa0.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/20130203_131634_zpse4f2b2e3.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/20130203_131656_zps99d1debf.jpg)

Bat 2 - 2.13.5oz

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/20130203_161757_zps108822e8.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/20130203_161813_zps432495ad.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/20130203_161748_zps4080bff1.jpg)
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Post by: ajmw89 on February 06, 2013, 11:26:05 AM: Looking good fella!
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Post by: Number4 on February 06, 2013, 11:29:35 AM: I'm waiting for the release date of the RK lam ;) :D
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Post by: Kulli on February 06, 2013, 11:29:54 AM: Cleft furthest to the right looks a blinder.
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Post by: Number4 on February 06, 2013, 11:33:22 AM: Quote from: Kulli on February 06, 2013, 11:29:54 AM
Cleft furthest to the right looks a blinder.

I like the look of the one on the left to be honest
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Post by: Ryan on February 06, 2013, 11:37:53 AM: All 4 clefts have actually gone, and i can make a lam to request so let me know if you want one manking.

More willow arriving Saturday :D
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Post by: Ryan on February 06, 2013, 11:38:32 AM: Quote from: norbs on February 06, 2013, 11:22:39 AM
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Cheers Andy, did you get my text the other day RE Pads?
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Post by: wilkie113 on February 06, 2013, 11:46:11 AM: Good work Ryan!
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Post by: ACM0608 on February 06, 2013, 12:09:49 PM: Very impressive they all look nice clefts to me.
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Post by: Fezballoh on February 06, 2013, 05:23:09 PM: Real tidy fella!
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Post by: sgcricket on February 06, 2013, 08:35:32 PM: very impressive work there. great to see
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Post by: Ryan on February 06, 2013, 09:03:15 PM: Cheers guys, by no means finished but thought you all would be interested in the rough shapes. I'll update once finished.
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Post by: Simmy on February 07, 2013, 08:23:03 PM: u dont have time to post on here get back into the shed u sausage smoker

any pics of mooses finished?
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 08, 2013, 12:04:00 AM: Yeah where's my bat pics??? ;) lol
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Post by: wilkie113 on February 08, 2013, 12:06:38 AM: and mine Ryan, god! haha.
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 08, 2013, 08:19:10 AM: We're down the pecking order now tommo as these pros take priority I hear ;)
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Post by: Ryan on February 08, 2013, 08:49:57 AM: Exactly, sorry guys :D

I'm aiming to get most of them shaped this weekend (hopefully finished), as well as pick up more willow, finish my refurbs/ repairs as well as make a new sanding drum.

Busy week ahead.
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Post by: Chad on February 08, 2013, 05:58:48 PM: Looking amazing Ryan! I've gotta learn podshave like this! I will hopefully have time over the Summer to tidy out our garage and try shaping some bats! 8)
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Post by: wilkie113 on February 08, 2013, 06:10:42 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on February 08, 2013, 08:19:10 AM
We're down the pecking order now tommo as these pros take priority I hear ;)

He knows I'm pulling his leg haha, I'm in no rush I seem to have acquired to much willow again -.-
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Post by: Ryan on February 08, 2013, 06:44:00 PM: Nothing wrong with a little willow wilkie. More coming tomorrow...not enough time in the day lol
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Post by: Beachcricket on February 08, 2013, 07:02:57 PM: Is it strange I spend more time looking at the tools on your bench than the bat? Everyone else always looks cleaner and more organised than me.

Nice looking bat by the way. I always find it amazing how when you finally grip the bat it makes the profile look different again somehow.
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Post by: Alvaro on February 08, 2013, 07:53:53 PM: I see two bats?
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Post by: RossViper on February 08, 2013, 08:01:53 PM: I think you can say "made" Ryan!
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Post by: Ryan on February 08, 2013, 09:37:17 PM: Quote from: Beachcricket on February 08, 2013, 07:02:57 PM
Is it strange I spend more time looking at the tools on your bench than the bat? Everyone else always looks cleaner and more organised than me.

Nice looking bat by the way. I always find it amazing how when you finally grip the bat it makes the profile look different again somehow.

I'm the same, love my tools and have a thing for old fashioned wooden planes :(
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Post by: Ryan on February 08, 2013, 09:38:32 PM: Quote from: RossViper on February 08, 2013, 08:01:53 PM
I think you can say "made" Ryan!

Cheers mate, only thing I don't or can't do is pressing...hopefully that will change in the next year or so. Need to make more space and save some cash first.
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Post by: RossViper on February 09, 2013, 03:23:36 PM: Looking forward to that mate, you can become a clef supplier then!
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Post by: charlie15 on February 09, 2013, 04:34:10 PM: Lovely bats Ryan some real beauties in there!
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Post by: Ryan on February 09, 2013, 07:34:40 PM: Cheers guys. This one is just about finished. Current 2.9oz but needs sanding etc. Should be around 2.9/2.9.5oz gripped.

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130209-WA0011_zps1f0be8a4.jpg)
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Post by: procricket on February 09, 2013, 07:37:30 PM: Lovely Ryan just lovely some right makers knocking around for sure

How long does the whole process of making one bay take you
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Post by: Ryan on February 09, 2013, 07:43:30 PM: It all depends as I've got the splice them, fit the handles, leave the glue to set then come back to them and shape, sand, finish and then sticker etc. But maybe 3/4 hours a bat. But I like to take my time and get them perfect.
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 09, 2013, 07:45:31 PM: That one looks rather tasty mate :)
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Post by: procricket on February 09, 2013, 07:49:19 PM: Mate they look stunning it all all bodes why pay 300 plus when we have such makers on here top mate really top stuff
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Post by: wilkie113 on February 09, 2013, 07:56:38 PM: That's a gorgeous shape Ryan. Cannot wait to see mine now! The 24th is going to take ages to come around :(! I'll have a nice little softpocket ready for her!
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Post by: Ryan on February 09, 2013, 07:59:25 PM: Quote from: wilkie113 on February 09, 2013, 07:56:38 PM
That's a gorgeous shape Ryan. Cannot wait to see mine now! The 24th is going to take ages to come around :(! I'll have a nice little softpocket ready for her!

Good man, hope its a special SP!
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Post by: wilkie113 on February 09, 2013, 08:01:01 PM: It will be mate! Hopefully DHL have some goodies for me this week!
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Post by: Simmy on February 09, 2013, 09:05:51 PM: was like cleft central in shed today lol
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Post by: Sam on February 09, 2013, 09:13:58 PM: Quote from: Simmy on February 09, 2013, 09:05:51 PM
was like cleft central in shed today lol

If someone makes a cleft selling site , cleftcentral.co.uk sounds so cool :D.
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Post by: uknsaunders on February 09, 2013, 09:21:23 PM: what are the specs of that bat ryan? Looks big for 2'9.
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Post by: Simmy on February 09, 2013, 09:25:03 PM: 40mm edges 55mm spine :)
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Post by: Ryan on February 10, 2013, 08:00:06 PM: Thought I'd update with a couple of pictures finished.

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130210-WA0016_zps7ca5c51c.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/20130210_162603_zpsee1da372.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130210-WA0013_zpsa026a25d.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130210-WA0017_zpsa54cb4a6.jpg)

Also picked up some more willow so had a few more to splice and handle today.

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/1360435280465_zps72585361.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130209-WA0004_zps7268dd9d.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130210-WA0006_zps4046c188.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130210-WA0009_zps28dcca85.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130210-WA0008_zpsa7c43653.jpg)
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 10, 2013, 08:02:58 PM: like the new clear stickers mate, bat looks a belter too
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Post by: Ryan on February 10, 2013, 08:08:19 PM: Thanks tom, They've come out better than expected. I think they show the willow off really well.

Also got these...

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130206-WA0030_zps32610e15.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130206-WA0029_zps4899e3e8.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130206-WA0028_zps2f945c18.jpg)
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 10, 2013, 08:10:27 PM: yes mate shame to hide the hard work you have put in when splicing and handling them in the first place...less is more ;)
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Post by: wilkie113 on February 10, 2013, 08:11:18 PM: Superb work again you tap dancing genius! Like those stickers too!
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Post by: Blazer on February 10, 2013, 08:14:15 PM: Love the current stickers , simply elegant !.
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Post by: farnham_quins_2 on February 10, 2013, 08:31:32 PM: Stickers and bat look quality. What weight was the finished bat?

And, more importantly, how big are the edges? ;)
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Post by: Ryan on February 10, 2013, 08:36:39 PM: Quote from: farnham_quins_2 on February 10, 2013, 08:31:32 PM
Stickers and bat look quality. What weight was the finished bat?

And, more importantly, how big are the edges? ;)

It ended up being 2.9.10oz so basically 2.10oz finished. I think the edges were 35mm and spine 55mm. It's quite thick at the toe and shoulders too.

Picks up lovely though.
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Post by: FvanN on February 10, 2013, 08:40:32 PM: Whats the going rate for one of your bats Ryan? :)
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Post by: IQ on February 10, 2013, 11:58:59 PM: Quote from: Ryan on February 10, 2013, 08:00:06 PM
Thought I'd update with a couple of pictures finished.

([url]http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130210-WA0016_zps7ca5c51c.jpg[/url])

Great profile! well done mate.

Is it a higher middle bat?
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Post by: Ryan on February 11, 2013, 08:38:26 AM: Yes, the guy I've made it for wanted a mid, middle round about 180-200mm so that's what he's got.
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Post by: Simmy on February 11, 2013, 09:17:20 AM: a rough panoramic pic of ryans work shop lol

i moved my photo position so it went a bit wrong

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/djsimmy_photos/shed_zpsa385af6f.jpg)
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Post by: mad_abt_cricket on February 11, 2013, 09:24:10 AM: Nice stickers and lovely finish on the bats!
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Post by: Wedge2408 on February 11, 2013, 09:50:46 AM: Very nice looking bat and really nice stickers as well.
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Post by: uknsaunders on February 11, 2013, 10:33:23 AM: shape reminds me a bit of a salix
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Post by: joeylough on February 11, 2013, 10:38:58 AM: dam I want a workshop and the skills to be able to make bats.

Also Simmys pics does nothing for your figure ryan ;)
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Post by: Ryan on February 11, 2013, 11:02:42 AM: Quote from: joeylough on February 11, 2013, 10:38:58 AM
dam I want a workshop and the skills to be able to make bats.

Also Simmys pics does nothing for your figure ryan ;)

whats wrong with a big body and tiny head? :D
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 15, 2013, 06:18:16 PM: received 2 bats from Ryan earlier in the week and very impressed with both. They need knocking in yet but they both feel great tapping up a ball and off the mallet.

I sent up my match bat for Ryan to make a copy of an the end result is very good. Couple of pics below of it.

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/B29CC8EA-E7E4-47E5-B730-C5AD2FE59AF6-3661-0000031D6500F53C.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/4BD020EE-5EA4-4DE9-A782-25B4CE5D9934-3661-0000031D6B0DA52D.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/4365A16D-58F9-4286-81BD-C771EFA4EE64-3661-0000031D7050D813.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/F1C4EDAC-AA68-407E-99C4-D9E511AF345A-3661-0000031D75133042.jpg)
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Post by: wilkie113 on February 15, 2013, 06:36:53 PM: Looks a cracker Tom! Still waiting for mine, but I know he's a busy man with lots of sticks to make, so I told him to leave mine till the important ones are out of the way
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 15, 2013, 06:55:36 PM: yeah great shape, told ryan looks werent of concern to me cosmetically on a bat when it comes to my own sticks as its not like im trying to sell them!

going to get it knocked in and ease it into action towards the end of our indoor nets with any luck as we have 6 weeks left still.
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Post by: Ryan on February 15, 2013, 06:56:56 PM: Thanks for adding the pictures tom.
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 15, 2013, 07:03:45 PM: thats ok mate, will get the other ones sorted out when i get time as got to sticker it up and stamp it yet!! Busy week on the work front
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Post by: Ryan on February 15, 2013, 07:18:35 PM: Look forward to seeing them both stickered up.
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Post by: Simmy on February 15, 2013, 07:20:25 PM: looks lovely finished that scat copy! tom work pal :D
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Post by: Alvaro on February 15, 2013, 07:22:46 PM: Both of these bats look brilliant. Props to your skills!
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Post by: Ryan on February 15, 2013, 07:39:36 PM: Quote from: Alvaro on February 15, 2013, 07:22:46 PM
Both of these bats look brilliant. Props to your skills!

Thanks...always room for improvement though.
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Post by: wilkie113 on February 15, 2013, 07:40:57 PM: Ryan, I'm starting to think you were definitely a bat maker in a former life. Unreal tekkers mate.
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Post by: Simmy on February 15, 2013, 07:55:31 PM: that or a gay gigolo as he got skills handling wood
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Post by: Ryan on February 16, 2013, 10:45:25 PM: I just wanted to update this with a picture to show how much willow is in 2oz

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/20130213_200653_zps227d00a8.jpg)
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Post by: Simmy on February 26, 2013, 11:26:39 AM: its 1.9 not 2 mate
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Post by: fasteddie on February 26, 2013, 11:31:55 AM: Quote from: Simmy on February 11, 2013, 09:17:20 AM
a rough panoramic pic of ryans work shop lol

i moved my photo position so it went a bit wrong

([url]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/djsimmy_photos/shed_zpsa385af6f.jpg[/url])

Where's the kettle and box of Yorkshire tea? (the brand we drink down south!)
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Post by: goodarmcindy on February 26, 2013, 11:47:23 AM: Quote from: Ryan on February 16, 2013, 10:45:25 PM
I just wanted to update this with a picture to show how much willow is in 2oz

([url]http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/20130213_200653_zps227d00a8.jpg[/url])

That's a really useful visual indication. I favour a 2.9, but I've picked up a cheap 2.12 just to see what difference it makes - judging by this photo, quite a lot.

Looking back through the thread your work is amazing. What was your background, if you don't mind me asking.

Cheers.
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Post by: Buzz on February 26, 2013, 11:54:30 AM: I think seeing 2oz of willow shavings might be useful for people to understand what has to be removed from a bat to make something go from 2lbs 10 to 2lbs 8

this is a great help for people, I think
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Post by: Simmy on February 28, 2013, 09:04:49 AM: good idea buzz!

might be hard to do tho.. unless we get a box get the weight of it set it to 0 and then put the shavings in lol
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Post by: Dan W on February 28, 2013, 09:20:34 AM: Maybe measure it in square cm (or ft!) of Laver Carpet?!
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Post by: Ryan on February 28, 2013, 04:48:56 PM: Quote from: Buzz on February 26, 2013, 11:54:30 AM
I think seeing 2oz of willow shavings might be useful for people to understand what has to be removed from a bat to make something go from 2lbs 10 to 2lbs 8

this is a great help for people, I think

Here you go, 2oz. Just shows how much willow it physically is.

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/20130228_164046_zps6cef9565.jpg)

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/20130228_164101_zpsfc54f659.jpg)
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Post by: Buzz on February 28, 2013, 04:56:33 PM: almost enough for an autograph bat there!!
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Post by: trypewriter on February 28, 2013, 04:58:01 PM: get a sticker on it and sell it :D
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Post by: Kulli on February 28, 2013, 05:03:21 PM: Hope you remembered to tare the scales ;)
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Post by: Ryan on February 28, 2013, 05:56:19 PM: Also finished this one off today. Anyone want to guess the weight?

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130228-WA0001_zps3c36941b.jpg)
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Post by: toenails97 on February 28, 2013, 06:02:11 PM: 2'6-2'7 ?
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Post by: procricket on February 28, 2013, 06:07:53 PM: Is that a laver copy looks like a laver toe Ryan

Or is it the camera angle and a whale fin toe
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Post by: Ryan on February 28, 2013, 06:28:27 PM: Quote from: procricket on February 28, 2013, 06:07:53 PM
Is that a laver copy looks like a laver toe Ryan

Or is it the camera angle and a whale fin toe

Think it's the camera angle Dave.
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Post by: Ryan on February 28, 2013, 06:28:58 PM: Quote from: toenails97 on February 28, 2013, 06:02:11 PM
2'6-2'7 ?

Nope, lighter!
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Post by: Hit Out or Get Out on February 28, 2013, 06:34:51 PM: I guess as it hasn't been binded, gripped or stickered about 2.3-2.4 with a finished weight of 2.8-2.9
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Post by: procricket on February 28, 2013, 06:35:51 PM: Can we have a toe upwards shot
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Post by: Ryan on February 28, 2013, 06:39:26 PM: I only took that one, I'll post some more pictures tomorrow.
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Post by: Ryan on February 28, 2013, 06:41:55 PM: Quote from: Hit Out or Get Out on February 28, 2013, 06:34:51 PM
I guess as it hasn't been binded, gripped or stickered about 2.3-2.4 with a finished weight of 2.8-2.9

It's quite clear from the picture that its no binded, gripped, stickered etc.

Binding/ gripping and stickers only add around 2/3oz depending on grip style.
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Post by: Karan62 on February 28, 2013, 06:45:13 PM: 2 3 :S ?
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Post by: Ryan on February 28, 2013, 06:48:59 PM: (http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/Kelsallcustombats/IMG-20130228-WA0002_zpsc7327489.jpg)
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Post by: Karan62 on February 28, 2013, 06:56:32 PM: WOW that looks huge for the weight, whats the size of the edge and spine profile as a rough estimate for its size ?
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Post by: toenails97 on February 28, 2013, 07:09:38 PM: holy (No Swearing Please) thats incredible for the weight!
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Post by: Ryan on February 28, 2013, 07:10:52 PM: 30mm edges and 50mm spine.

It was a very lightweight cleft to start with btw.
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Post by: Ryan on February 28, 2013, 07:13:34 PM: P.s it should be 2.7oz once dressed and gripped.
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Post by: Karan62 on February 28, 2013, 07:23:58 PM: how much concaving ? it doesnt look to clear from the picture :)
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Post by: Ryan on February 28, 2013, 07:25:33 PM: Like I said earlier I'll post some "toe up" pictures tomorrow.
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Post by: Karan62 on February 28, 2013, 07:27:28 PM: oh yeah sorry , missed that
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Post by: Ryan on February 28, 2013, 07:29:23 PM: Quote from: Karan62 on February 28, 2013, 07:27:28 PM
oh yeah sorry , missed that

Haha, no worries mate. I'll get some up tomorrow.
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Post by: Simmy on March 04, 2013, 11:39:36 AM: (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8251/8522935723_48829f92f3_b.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8524046392_5c9639ef1f_b.jpg)