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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Buzz on September 07, 2010, 07:08:31 PM
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Members of the forum. I am very conscious that there are rumours of a new measurement for bat edges, involving a semi mythical Queen Mother 38.61mm coin.
Norbs, I hope I am able to do you justice with this. :o
I think I should make it clear that it is not my intention to replace the current FPotE standard [50p on the bat edge, 27.3mm] measurement, more that when a rather special cleft appears, this new measurement of choice can be used.
So by way of example, please see a rather nice bat Indian bat with a 30mm edge, as demonstrated by the use of the current FPotE standard.
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/DSC00353.jpg)
I think we can all agree that this is a decent sized edge.
I am also going to show you the new BES Standard on my semi mythical SAF Genus 100 which, you will agree is a BIG bat:
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/DSC00358.jpg)
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welcome to the BES Standard
Shock - the edge now looks tiny.
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/DSC00354.jpg)
SAF Genus 100
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/DSC00357.jpg)
And finally here is the BES Standard on my "technique" bat
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/DSC00355.jpg)
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm beer!
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Peroni....Posh beer!
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Peroni reminds me of some very dark nights and sliding of a batstool at 4am after another Saturday night lock in!
Loving your revolutionary ideas on the FPotE!
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sure beats white lightening...
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All credit must go to Norbs.
The beer is wonderful, having a nice cold Peroni now
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SAF bats and Peroni reminds me how it all started
- nice to see the bat again as well I think I miss it :(
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As luck would have it i have dug out my 25p coin that was of the 1981 era with the Prince of Wales and Lady Spencer on the back of it :) will be using it for the BeS although i fear it wont be very often at 38mm!
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/2b31496c.jpg)
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Nice work - Is that another double (or in this case tripple) headed coin?
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/British_coin_25p_1981.jpg)
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Yes mate...iv had it ages (its a year older than me) along with a few other coins in my desk drawer! seeing your one made me look at it and stuck it in google only to find out it was a 25p version. HRH is on the front of it in all her glory :)
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I'm waiting for mine to come, we'll need to have a dedicated thread with a complete list of acceptable coins for edge measuring in a graded table up and running soon for the less sad members to aspire to.
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Acceptable coins can be listed here...
these are acceptable
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro_gold_and_silver_commemorative_coins_(Ireland)
as are any of these http://www.ukcoinpics.co.uk/dec/25/index.html
and as are these http://www.royalmint.com/Corporate/facts/coins/FivePoundCoin.aspx
If anyone else has a nomination, please also post here
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I think that all chocolate coins are a big no no as they can be softened and manipulated to offer a false view of edge sizes.....
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Damn that's my idea gone cheers mike
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id eat them before they reached the bat too!!
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That's why they are perfect take a picture so treat for the viewer then a reward for all the hard work of uploading them win win
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As the Chairman of the FPotE and Ping OCD Group I feel I should outline some standards
FPotE Grade 1
A Type A Edge is an edge that has a minimum size of a 10 pence piece at the 10 pence piece edge size the spine height must be the equivalent of 2 BES and have a minimum of County Level Ping. It must be stickered with shiny stickers and weigh no more then 2lb 10oz finished with 1 grip. The pickup needs to be good and will need to be stated as picks up like 2lb 9oz
FPotE Grade 1+
A Type A+ Edge is an edge that has a minimum size of a 50 pence piece at the 50 pence piece edge size the spine height must be the equivalent of 2 BES and have a minimum of Pro Level Ping. It must be stickered with shine stickers with a minimum of 5% sliver or gold foil in the stickers and weigh no more then 2lb 9oz finished with 1.5 grips. The pickup needs to be great and will need to be stated as picks up like 2lb 8oz
FPotE Grade 1++
A Type A++ Edge is an edge that has a minimum size of the semi mythical Queen Mother 38.61mm coin [smQMC] at the smQMC edge size the spine height must be the equivalent of 3 BES and have a minimum of Jet Fighter Level Ping. It must be stickered with shiny stickers with a minimum of 10% sliver or gold foil in the stickers and weigh no more then 2lb 8oz finished with 2 grips the pickup needs to be angel delight light and will need to be stated as picks up like Angelina Jolie made it whilst pod shaving naked
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I have heard talk of Grade 1++ plus ++, can you confirm this?
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Does it involve Elin Nordegren instead of Angelina - Bats that were regected by the best in the world as the were too good for him?
:o
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rumours circulating up in Londinium
I believe it is based on the double bat and No1 Dad chocolate coin but Buzz Director of BES can confirm
(http://a.imageshack.us/img707/8856/img3376medium.jpg)
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Hold on, how do we know that is a big coin, it could just be a small one sat on a poll to bring it closer to the camera, side angles needed along with a written statement from the BBC conforming that this has not been staged or faked.
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Couldn't find anyone from the BBC to watch me take the new picture but I got this
Hi Norbs
Thanks for the cup of tea. Also, as requested, I can confirm there was no tricks involved with the following picture of the Number 1 Dad chocolate coin.
Regards
Paul Daniels and Debbie Mcgee
(http://a.imageshack.us/img193/7978/img3378medium.jpg)
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In my roll as Director of BeS and arbitrator of all things smQMC - I am making the ruling that only legal tender can be used - but it does not have to be UK legal tender - to a EUR10 coin qualifies and any other coin with a minimum diameter of 38.61mm
Having said that - that looks like my first sighting of a SAF Audax - and the blank bat in the picture looks rather lovely too.
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In my roll as Director of BeS and arbitrator of all things smQMC - I am making the ruling that only legal tender can be used - but it does not have to be UK legal tender - to a EUR10 coin qualifies and any other coin with a minimum diameter of 38.61mm
Having said that - that looks like my first sighting of a SAF Audax - and the blank bat in the picture looks rather lovely too.
Nope not the Audax
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Exclusive!!! :o
Tha Audax looks pretty damn impressive!
Those edges would swamp most coins apart from that number one dad coin!!
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Not wishing to clutter this wondorous thread, Audax pics here
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=7292.msg104723;topicseen#msg104723
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Whoever owns this revolutionary system will coin it in and make a mint!!!
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For those wanting to have their own BES system coin - there are a load of apporpriately sized coins here
http://coins.shop.ebay.co.uk/Crown-/3406/i.html
and if you want a buy it now option - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1977-JUBILEE-COMMERATIVE-CROWN-COIN-OLD-BRITISH-UK-/120619780304?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item1c157fc8d0
while this may be the Daddy of BES Coins... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Britiish-Coins-1953-Eliz-II-Coronation-crown-coin-/380178810974?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item58846c485e
or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1953-Crown-capsule-CoA-/330412134339?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item4cee190fc3
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how much for a FPotE Grade 1++ bat, id consider selling all my bats just to be able to own one of those
Andy whats with all the bike pics?? lol
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Thanks to J-Ridd for this excellent example of multiple TpotE combined with the obligatory FpotE
(http://i55.tinypic.com/j6ll4g.jpg)
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and what a lovely bat it looks as well ;)
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Top coinage, have ordered Big Bertha so look forward to a 25p centre piece in a fiesta of assorted denominations.....
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Not sure why I am confused but I am failing to understand which coin is being used in BES thinge.
Can someone please state it's mm dimensions so I can look upon Canadian coins which are of same size. Usually they are of same size..
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Coin is just under 40mm - so ideal so measuring those generous edges of the monster bats! :-)
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my latest entry...
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/utf-8BSU1BRzExMDEuanBn.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/utf-8BSU1BRzExMDMuanBn.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/utf-8BSU1BRzExMDAuanBn.jpg)
and alongside my lovely blank bat...
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/utf-8BSU1BRzExMDQuanBn.jpg)
then the how the how concaved is it shot...
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/utf-8BSU1BRzExMDcuanBn.jpg)
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(http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh607/olisaeloka1/IMAG0205.jpg)
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Plenty of coins!
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thats actually how much the bat cost :)
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thats actually how much the bat cost :)
If it's an MSR, then probably so!
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ooh get you! :)
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I think I should explain - 50p's are small coins...
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/DSC00354.jpg)
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If it's an MSR, then probably so!
It's an icon 909 plus...
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It's an icon 909 plus...
I was having a joke... I knew it probably wasn't an MSR... lol