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Forum News and Suggestions => Old Advertisers => Admin Board => Aldred Cricket Bats => Topic started by: Aldred Cricket Bats on March 22, 2013, 01:34:26 PM

Title: Vinus custom made
Post by: Aldred Cricket Bats on March 22, 2013, 01:34:26 PM: Great to meet you today vinnie just thought I'd drop these pics in while I have some lunch. Just shaped up as you left it will get that finished later now its in my mind will post some finished pics later. It started at 3-8 and vinu wanted it to be 2-10 to 2-11 with a good pick up its now down to 2-8 in its current form.
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/Aldredcricket/7545bbcea04191296526af71d630fc11_zps753466f4.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/Aldredcricket/7ee73184d65f8f910ed61f95c32ec783_zpscccdde1f.jpg)
Title: Re: Vinus custom made
Post by: wilkie113 on March 22, 2013, 01:35:41 PM: Oh dear, that is absolutely stunning
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Post by: Aldred Cricket Bats on March 22, 2013, 01:38:20 PM: It will be stunning Wilkie its an absolute gun too ;)
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Post by: wilkie113 on March 22, 2013, 01:43:01 PM: If only I needed a bat :(
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Post by: Aldred Cricket Bats on March 22, 2013, 01:49:37 PM: No one needs a bat but everyone wants one :)
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Post by: Aldred Cricket Bats on March 22, 2013, 01:51:35 PM: They are good as an Easter present healthier option from Easter eggs ;)
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Post by: i12breakfree on March 22, 2013, 02:50:06 PM: Lovely bat again sir
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Post by: Vinny on March 22, 2013, 03:02:45 PM: Lovely seeing you today Paul! Soo excited about the bat now!

Great workshop and perfect customer service!
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Post by: trypewriter on March 22, 2013, 03:25:10 PM: Quote from: Aldred Cricket Bats on March 22, 2013, 01:51:35 PM
They are good as an Easter present healthier option from Easter eggs ;)

Not for bowlers ;)
Title: Re: Vinus custom made
Post by: Aldred Cricket Bats on March 22, 2013, 04:06:36 PM: And three hours later just some pics nearly finished just putting the first coat of water proofing glue on the toe and standing o dry overnight.

(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/Aldredcricket/dceb7b5b79f89bb6e01d4fcae3fadebc_zps1c37df9a.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/Aldredcricket/3fedf6938a27ffb6d8191325c5ba6294_zps02b9001c.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/Aldredcricket/21280d064f780a7f0dc66dcc8991bf2a_zps89461433.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/Aldredcricket/6ed2c4b6a47d1d4ceb1fd4e51f5439fd_zps078c4041.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/Aldredcricket/ccf13a554da9378480108a60f087d7a7_zps21b447e5.jpg)

Hope you like.
Title: Re: Vinus custom made
Post by: Lauriesgang on March 22, 2013, 04:46:43 PM: That is a beauty
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Post by: fasteddie on March 22, 2013, 05:27:59 PM: That finish is superb!

Fantastic work Paul.
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Post by: nikunjd05 on March 22, 2013, 05:40:58 PM: That is a beauty!!!
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Post by: Buzz on March 22, 2013, 05:47:39 PM: shame it isn't Venus, then it would be one to love...

tremendous work sir.
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Post by: Blank Bats on March 22, 2013, 08:33:10 PM: Paul

Where can I get a mallet like that. I've been on the look out for one like that.

Nice bat there mate.
Title: Re: Vinus custom made
Post by: Aldred Cricket Bats on March 23, 2013, 07:13:41 AM: Everyone asks me that I wish I knew I looked everywhere for one but came across mine in a sports shop I do some work for and nagged him till he gave it me. I do keep looking actually but still haven't found them
Title: Re: Vinus custom made
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on March 23, 2013, 08:37:48 AM: Quote from: Blank Bats on March 22, 2013, 08:33:10 PM
Paul

Where can I get a mallet like that. I've been on the look out for one like that.

Nice bat there mate.
These are nylon headed mallets, we used to use them in work but they can easily dent metal/steel storage bins. You can pick them up from Arco
http://www.arco.co.uk/products/3146300/30969/Thorex+Nylon+Hammer (http://www.arco.co.uk/products/3146300/30969/Thorex+Nylon+Hammer)
Title: Re: Vinus custom made
Post by: IQ on March 23, 2013, 11:46:25 AM: Quote from: d7bow on March 23, 2013, 08:37:48 AM
These are nylon headed mallets, we used to use them in work but they can easily dent metal/steel storage bins. You can pick them up from Arco
[url]http://www.arco.co.uk/products/3146300/30969/Thorex+Nylon+Hammer[/url] ([url]http://www.arco.co.uk/products/3146300/30969/Thorex+Nylon+Hammer[/url])

What sort of work are such mallets used for....
Title: Re: Vinus custom made
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on March 23, 2013, 12:50:58 PM: Quote from: IQ on March 23, 2013, 11:46:25 AM
What sort of work are such mallets used for....
being used in the food industry plus many others
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Post by: PM7 on March 23, 2013, 12:55:49 PM: For killing cows or softening steaks? They dont look that lethal :)
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Post by: procricket on March 23, 2013, 01:07:45 PM: We use them for putting tent pegs in
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Post by: Andypara on March 23, 2013, 05:57:37 PM: Quote from: Aldred Cricket Bats on March 22, 2013, 01:34:26 PM
Great to meet you today vinnie just thought I'd drop these pics in while I have some lunch. Just shaped up as you left it will get that finished later now its in my mind will post some finished pics later. It started at 3-8 and vinu wanted it to be 2-10 to 2-11 with a good pick up its now down to 2-8 in its current form.
([url]http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/Aldredcricket/7545bbcea04191296526af71d630fc11_zps753466f4.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t472/Aldredcricket/7ee73184d65f8f910ed61f95c32ec783_zpscccdde1f.jpg[/url])

where did you get that plastic dome faced hammer from on the bench?
Title: Re: Vinus custom made
Post by: Duffers on March 23, 2013, 06:01:46 PM: Andy, read further up the post! I think that answers it!
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Post by: wilkie113 on March 23, 2013, 06:17:40 PM: I've decided I'm going to save and pay you a visit Paul, these bats are too good be missing out on haha!
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Post by: fatbats on March 23, 2013, 06:32:50 PM: Long trip for your dad mate haha

Worth it though as I've been and good set up and good cup of tea plus chat