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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: joeljonno on August 17, 2013, 09:00:03 PM

Title: handled cleft, now what?
Post by: joeljonno on August 17, 2013, 09:00:03 PM

Hi

On the back of the wanted request, I got a handled cleft delivered this week. Now I need to know what to do next.

I'd suggest that the following needs doing, bit what is the best/right order to do them?
- Remove excess weight from back/shaping
- Shape toe
- Shape handle
- Sand face
- Shape shoulders
- general finishing
- Binding

What order would I do this in. Also, as I do not possess a draw knife or spoke shave yet, I only have a few shaving blades (for trimming doors), what is the best thing to do/get ?  Should I try with what I have or splash out on a draw knife?

I have been speaking with John at Red Ink and have some tips but wondered what else people could offer up?

Thanks

Joel

Title: Re: handled cleft, now what?
Post by: toby176 on August 18, 2013, 02:43:06 PM

Perhaps watch some bat making videos mate?

Title: Re: handled cleft, now what?
Post by: Ryan on August 18, 2013, 04:46:07 PM

Why don't you come through and see me? I'm sure I could give you some tips and answer any questions you have.

Title: Re: handled cleft, now what?
Post by: tuffers007 on August 18, 2013, 06:23:33 PM

hi mate.

not an expert at bat making at all. i have only done one myself. but what i will say is that you will have loads of fun doing it. I'm in the same boat as you really, not really sure in which order to do things etc and learning as i go along. but believe me its loads of fun!!!!

Title: Re: handled cleft, now what?
Post by: joeljonno on August 18, 2013, 06:26:46 PM

Quote from: Ryan on August 18, 2013, 04:46:07 PM

Why don't you come through and see me? I'm sure I could give you some tips and answer any questions you have.

Thanks mate, kind offer. I will drop you a PM about a good tine/date to pop across.

Tuffers, I hope I enjoy it, even if it isn't very usable, it will be an experience.

Title: Re: handled cleft, now what?
Post by: Ryan on August 18, 2013, 06:58:13 PM

Replied to your pm mate

Title: Re: handled cleft, now what?
Post by: DevAussie on August 18, 2013, 07:25:24 PM

I'd take up Ryan on his offer, he was brilliant with advice when I was starting off (and still is!!).

I'd also recommend Youtube mate.....wealth of good videos to pick up some tips!!

Title: Re: handled cleft, now what?
Post by: Ryan on August 18, 2013, 07:33:47 PM

Cheers mate, I'm quite happy to help where I can.