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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: Washington on January 19, 2011, 12:46:17 PM

Title: CRK Silverback
Post by: Washington on January 19, 2011, 12:46:17 PM
This is my second attempt at making a bat and has been made for a team mate at my my club, he is a number 5 batsman (comes in after me, usually to pick up the pieces  :( ).

He is an aggresive batsman and bats outside leg stump, steps into line. His previous bat was a 2.11lb GN Nitro but split in the toe at the end of the season and I somehow managed to persuade him to buy a bat from me!

Specs are:

Grade - G1
Weight - 2.11lb
Edges - 29mm (at widest point)
Middle - Low to middle (wanted a long middle similar to the Nitro)
Pickup - 7/10 (bit bottom heavy due to the low middle)
Handle - Thin, round handle
Grips - 1 combi
Appearance - 12 dead straight grains, 2 heartwood on outside edge, couple of pin-knots.

Drop the bat off to him last night and he seemed very happy, didn't actually believe I made it! haha

Feedback would be much appreciated

Dan

(http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae186/yabby21/SDC11767.jpg)

(http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae186/yabby21/SDC11766.jpg)

(http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae186/yabby21/SDC11763.jpg)

(http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae186/yabby21/SDC11765.jpg)

(http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae186/yabby21/SDC11768.jpg)

(http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae186/yabby21/SDC11772.jpg)

(http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae186/yabby21/SDC11764.jpg)
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: procricket on January 19, 2011, 12:49:26 PM
Dan

Wow good stuff mate looks beautifully finished
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: johan95 on January 19, 2011, 12:50:57 PM
VERY impressive mate. Love the profiling and finish on the back! :) A top effort mate, look forward to seeing more of your work!
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: Buzz on January 19, 2011, 12:51:14 PM
I think that looks great - love the shape and you have finished it off well.

You got hold of a pretty good cleft there too.
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: jonpinson on January 19, 2011, 12:53:08 PM
Finished to a rare standard that. The sheen on the 3/4 angle pic is something very few makers bother with achieving. Indeed I can only think of one maker who I know will get them to that stage.
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: Alvaro on January 19, 2011, 12:54:38 PM
excellent looking bat- you've got to get a big old gorilla on your labels though mate ;)
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: Washington on January 19, 2011, 12:55:03 PM
Yeah cheers Dave, its all done by hand so finishing takes the longest but feel its worth it in the end :)

Thanks Johan yeah there will be a few more up in the next month or so, got my own to make and have 2 others

Yeah finally found a quality reliable supplier of clefts!!
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: Washington on January 19, 2011, 12:57:44 PM
Quote from: Alvaro on January 19, 2011, 12:54:38 PM
excellent looking bat- you've got to get a big old gorilla on your labels though mate ;)

Yeah I know bit boring right?? haha Im in the middle of designing new stickers, these were just something I got made up at the local printers whose software was pretty limited so stuck with 10 sets of these! (8 to go) :(
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: Washington on January 19, 2011, 01:00:38 PM
Quote from: jonpinson on January 19, 2011, 12:53:08 PM
Finished to a rare standard that. The sheen on the 3/4 angle pic is something very few makers bother with achieving. Indeed I can only think of one maker who I know will get them to that stage.

Its a home made buffing compound used with a loose leaf buffing wheel then a lot of elbow grease using a lint free cloth :)
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: eaowbear on January 19, 2011, 01:13:32 PM
Looks fantastic as others have said and the finish is right up there - definite talent you have there. Hats off!
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: will5210 on January 19, 2011, 01:34:46 PM
Loving that profile! Gotta agree with the other comments - the finish looks fantastic!
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: tim2000s on January 19, 2011, 01:44:12 PM
That's an absolute beauty. How much do you charge for them? I'm sure you could get a few orders off here!
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: Washington on January 19, 2011, 02:00:16 PM
Quote from: tim2000s on January 19, 2011, 01:44:12 PM
That's an absolute beauty. How much do you charge for them? I'm sure you could get a few orders off here!

Im not actively selling any bats but those who are interested are free to PM me
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: thaman303 on January 19, 2011, 02:25:38 PM
very nice job mate, looks beautiful. what tool do you use for concaving ??
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: Washington on January 19, 2011, 02:28:08 PM
Its a Kunz convex spokeshave, great tool
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: SkipperJ on January 19, 2011, 02:29:55 PM
Nice job there! Very meaty and you shaped the spine really well.

Might just be the pictures, but the face looks a bit dry. Did you oil it before slapping that scuff sheet on?
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: Washington on January 19, 2011, 02:34:51 PM
Quote from: SkipperJ on January 19, 2011, 02:29:55 PM
Nice job there! Very meaty and you shaped the spine really well.

Might just be the pictures, but the face looks a bit dry. Did you oil it before slapping that scuff sheet on?

I think its just the lighting, I don't oil the bats I leave that down to who ever buys it. There is no scuff sheet on it at the moment just edging tape, I have supplied a scuff sheet so he can apply it himself after oiling/waxing
Title: Re: CRK Silverback
Post by: SkipperJ on January 19, 2011, 05:45:21 PM
Quote from: Washington on January 19, 2011, 02:34:51 PM
I think its just the lighting, I don't oil the bats I leave that down to who ever buys it. There is no scuff sheet on it at the moment just edging tape, I have supplied a scuff sheet so he can apply it himself after oiling/waxing

Me eyes must be going ... indeed there's no scuff sheet  :(

Again, nice work!