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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: hazant0803 on January 06, 2019, 08:18:11 PM

Title: where to buy bats that aren't made
Post by: hazant0803 on January 06, 2019, 08:18:11 PM
Hi i have to do a school assessment in woodtech and i have to made something that is to do with sport and i was going to make a cricket and actually use it and so i was wondering where i could find  a like unshaped cricket bat with the handle and binding on it so i can get a head start really, im looking for grade 2 or better.
Title: Re: where to buy bats that aren't made
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 06, 2019, 08:19:50 PM
Hi the part made would probably need finishing off and the binding element comes after this as the shoulder need shaping to finish them.

I’m sure if you look up part made bat in google you’ll see how they typically come.
Title: Re: where to buy bats that aren't made
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 06, 2019, 08:21:55 PM
Forum sponsor Red Ink maybe able to assist

https://www.redinkcricket.co.uk/shop/product-category/services/ (https://www.redinkcricket.co.uk/shop/product-category/services/)
Title: Re: where to buy bats that aren't made
Post by: t2ylo on January 06, 2019, 08:33:54 PM
From a very reliable seller

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F372553420370 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F372553420370)
Title: Re: where to buy bats that aren't made
Post by: Alvaro on January 06, 2019, 08:42:35 PM
Is that one of the new £700 M and Hs? Their finishing has improved 😉
Title: Re: where to buy bats that aren't made
Post by: hazant0803 on January 06, 2019, 08:54:44 PM
Quote from: t2ylo on January 06, 2019, 08:33:54 PM
From a very reliable seller

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F372553420370 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F372553420370)

do you think he will ship to Australia???
Title: Re: where to buy bats that aren't made
Post by: Gurujames on January 06, 2019, 08:57:51 PM
As a DT teacher myself I would warn you that the lack of variety of skills needed to complete a part-made cricket bat will severely limit your overall grade.
However, I would buy the part made tylo suggested, or give John at red ink cricket a call.
Title: Re: where to buy bats that aren't made
Post by: Gurujames on January 06, 2019, 09:06:00 PM
If you want a good grade you could:
1. Make a laminate and attach the handle yourself,
2. make your own travisher (this would be a cracking project and involve metalwork as well),
3. design a jig for a router to shape the back like a GN scoop.
4. Make a padded bat box/fabric cover for the bat.
Title: Re: where to buy bats that aren't made
Post by: JK Lewis on January 06, 2019, 10:44:12 PM
Quote from: hazant0803 on January 06, 2019, 08:18:11 PM
Hi i have to do a school assessment in woodtech and i have to made something that is to do with sport and i was going to make a cricket and actually use it and so i was wondering where i could find  a like unshaped cricket bat with the handle and binding on it so i can get a head start really, im looking for grade 2 or better.

If you're in Australia, give Andrew O'Hoy at Lyrebird Cricket in Gippsland a call. Tell him Justin recommended him to you. He'll likely be happy to sell you a partmade bat. Good luck with your project.