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[Number 11]

Found this archive film which is very interesting.

http://www.eafa.org.uk/catalogue/424

Noticed they pressed the edges before the face, is it still done this way?

Also wondering which company it was/is? Only 5 miles away from where Warsop is now.

[mad_abt_cricket]

Thanks for posting this. This is the most detailed video on batmaking I have seen so far.

[trypewriter]

Fascinating! I wonder how many were wincing as all that wood was removed?

[Buzz]

The shoulder shaping on this video is remarkable!

[smilley792]

Really enjoyed that! Good insight

[johnrockin]

Great share. Thanks so much. All I can say is Health and Safety would have a field day

[mad_abt_cricket]

I loved the handle shaping part..!

[SOULMAN1012]

Excellent video, thank you. Any one Reckon that was Warsop in the 1950's?

[Vulcan Cricket]

could of been stuart suddridge 

[potzy248]

Brilliant.

Those edges!

[patriotscreen]

Really cool video. Brilliant to see how manufacturing has changed with modern bats.

[Gingerbusiness]

From the stamps, it was Gunn and Moore wasn't it?

I love that - British Manufacturing at its finest... Before it was ruined by health and safety!

No face protectors or high vis jacket... Just a bloke called Ted, with a flat cap and a fag!

[Number 11]

The pre-shaping of the shoulders on the lathe speeds up production a bit, not sure if many makers do that now.
Seeing them actually make the handles brings up the question of how many master makers still do this?
Good to see them using triple sprung 12 piece cane's.

And finally from 1946
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/king-willow-1/query/CRICKET+BATS

Yes it is Warsop's 

[jamesisapayne]

Really enjoyed watching it. Love the guy splitting the clefts dressed in his suit, now that's a serious rig!

[Number 11]

Not even any protection when using the chainsaws, friend of mine had a mishap with one 
Got to love the dress code ethic though