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[nicko95]

guys would someone be able to post a list of all the tools what you need to make a bat with and can someone help me with the splice of the handle

[Rowan]

Hi mate, normally for the basic shaping a drawknife is used.
In regard's to the handle, Preferably a Jig saw or machine saw can cut the splice, and can then cut the handle into a prism. Once the handle is cut, you want to use the plane to lose small amounts of wood from the handle, and once happy with the size, PVA glue or similar can be added to the handle and the bat. Once handled the bat should be clamped and left overnight.
Any questions check some of the bat making videos on youtube, the Gunn and Moore one is very helpful.
All the best mate, let me know how it goes

[ajmw89]

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=20740.0

Try this.  covers most of what you'd need

[Rowan]

Sorry mate forgot to add a bit to the post.
Once the bat has been clamped overnight, the clamp can be released and you can make the area where the handle meet's the blade flush with the use of a spokeshave, it is basically like a shaving razor, but for cricket bats.
The handle should then be shaped using a wood rasp to the specification's needed such as oval or round, and splinters should be removed.
PVA glue should then be applied from the top nobby bit of the handle, to where the handle meets the blade.
Twine should then be wrapped around the handle, it is very quick if you own a Lathe, but can be done by hand, but will take 20-30 minutes.
Leave that overnight or a few hours and then a grip can be applied.
Hope this helps.