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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: tuffers007 on February 24, 2016, 01:53:39 PM

Title: i keep persisting
Post by: tuffers007 on February 24, 2016, 01:53:39 PM: heres a grade 3 i have just finished. i need to get a lathe as doing the handle by hand is a huge pain!! anyway have a look and let me know what you think. it weighs in at 2.12. need to improve on a few things. advice/ criticism more than welcome.

(http://i.imgur.com/PawBiJj.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/2XDzL66.jpg)
Title: Re: i keep persisting
Post by: dcullen8 on February 24, 2016, 01:54:42 PM: Lovely that !

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Title: Re: i keep persisting
Post by: tuffers007 on February 24, 2016, 02:06:28 PM: cheers mate, much appreciated. its a lovely bat. my finishing needs work though.
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Post by: simonmay5 on February 24, 2016, 02:10:38 PM: Looks very nice have you any pictures of the toe up and profile thanks
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Post by: Buzz on February 24, 2016, 03:06:23 PM: Get some tape around the. Bottom of the grip and it will look 30% better. I know that is a ridiculous thing to say!

Well done. It is 100% better than I could do!
Title: Re: i keep persisting
Post by: tuffers007 on February 24, 2016, 03:16:27 PM: more pics

(http://i.imgur.com/5a5DzTH.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/VDHT3gk.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/BQkpQvd.jpg)
Title: Re: i keep persisting
Post by: tuffers007 on February 24, 2016, 03:17:13 PM: Quote from: Buzz on February 24, 2016, 03:06:23 PM
Get some tape around the. Bottom of the grip and it will look 30% better. I know that is a ridiculous thing to say!

Well done. It is 100% better than I could do!

ha yeah i will, just not bought any yet.
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Post by: simonmay5 on February 24, 2016, 03:26:17 PM: That looks very nice indeed nice full profile and must say you really have done a lovely job on it
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Post by: jamesisapayne on February 24, 2016, 03:29:42 PM: That looks a super effort, the profile reminds me of an old M&H High I had.

Agree with @Buzz about the tape though - I hate seeing that gap between the grip and the stickers too!

Keep it going, you've definitely got some talent :)
Title: Re: i keep persisting
Post by: tuffers007 on February 24, 2016, 03:40:59 PM: cheers for the replies chaps, much appreciated. shall pick some tape at the weekend. what kind of tape is preferred?
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Post by: Thesmiff on February 24, 2016, 06:09:04 PM: Top drawer work on the blade. Nice bit of wood for G3. What about the handle what shape is it etc...
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Post by: Batbuddy99 on February 24, 2016, 09:27:28 PM: Profile pic needed!

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Post by: 19reading87 on February 24, 2016, 09:52:56 PM: Top effort buddy! Keep going
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Post by: tushar sehgal on February 25, 2016, 12:43:48 AM: Lovely work, any particular reason to why the spine ended where it did?

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Post by: sanredrose on February 25, 2016, 02:43:38 AM: Criticize - No way ! Top notch work mate ...
Title: Re: i keep persisting
Post by: tuffers007 on February 25, 2016, 07:49:50 AM: Quote from: tushar sehgal on February 25, 2016, 12:43:48 AM
Lovely work, any particular reason to why the spine ended where it did?
What do you mean?

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Title: Re: i keep persisting
Post by: tuffers007 on February 25, 2016, 07:50:46 AM: Quote from: tushar sehgal on February 25, 2016, 12:43:48 AM
Lovely work, any particular reason to why the spine ended where it did?

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What do you mean?
Title: Re: i keep persisting
Post by: Mattsky on February 25, 2016, 11:38:55 AM: I'm guessing that the spine looks to stop quite high up on the blade.
At least from the angle that that photo has been taken from.

The stickers could do with a bit more love. Top effort all round though.
Title: Re: i keep persisting
Post by: tushar sehgal on February 25, 2016, 01:21:36 PM: Quote from: tuffers007 on February 25, 2016, 07:50:46 AM
What do you mean?

Sorry yeah, seems like spine ends really high up atleast in the pics I would guess good 5-6 inches above the toe so was just wondering the reasoning behind it...lovely work btw
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Post by: Northern monkey on February 25, 2016, 04:39:01 PM: Top effort
Nothing but admiration for anyone willing to give bat making a go
Title: Re: i keep persisting
Post by: tuffers007 on February 25, 2016, 08:06:17 PM: Quote from: tushar sehgal on February 25, 2016, 01:21:36 PM
Sorry yeah, seems like spine ends really high up atleast in the pics I would guess good 5-6 inches above the toe so was just wondering the reasoning behind it...lovely work btw

No reason as such. It looks ok in the flesh but I thought it may help with the balance as it's was a heavy cleft. Do you feel that it's to high? I would like to run the spine right through the toe but I have ended up with a toe that's too thin. I gave it up as it was becoming a rather expensive mistake to make
Title: i keep persisting
Post by: tushar sehgal on February 25, 2016, 10:28:01 PM: Spine running to the toe is a personal preference and I would personally want it that way but I do see your reasons.

I do think you have done a great job so keep it up. What's the finished weight on her

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Title: Re: i keep persisting
Post by: Cow_corner on February 26, 2016, 03:19:19 AM: Looks really good far more finessed than the club I've just finished. Regarding binding I've made a manual jig which is ok but still not ideal.
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Post by: pranav2108 on February 26, 2016, 06:45:01 AM: Good job mate! Edges could have been more rounded. Similar to what GM icon series has.
Title: Re: i keep persisting
Post by: tuffers007 on February 26, 2016, 09:21:40 AM: Thanks for all the comments. I shall take into consideration the input received so far.

Thanks again!!