Topic: Lamitoe (Read 2048 times)

ajmw89 · « **on:** April 16, 2014, 03:42:17 PM »

Basically, been asked to do this by a friend, but would rather have a go on one of my own bats first.

What is the best wood to use and what's the best way to do it? I take it a router will be required?

Rob580 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2014, 03:51:21 PM »

Junior Hacksaw and some Ikea Chipboard i'd imagine surely?

Fezballoh · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2014, 07:13:30 AM »

I think a router would be a pain in the bum unless you've got one of those really small trend ones for doing hinges. Maybe a tenon saw and a steady hand? AS for the timber I've no idea. can't see the harm in using more willow though, Adam. Going perpendicular to the grain will give a ply effect so I'sd imagine it'd be quite strong.

Red Ink Cricket · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2014, 07:26:31 AM »

it would have to be a hardwood piece - not sure willow would work. i certainly wouldnt do it by hand. it needs to be a nice tight fit as any gaps will be exposed when digging out those yorkers.

BigBlueMachine · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2014, 08:01:04 AM »

A milling machine would do the trick. However that seems a bit of an over exuberance just for a lamitoe.

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2014, 08:57:58 AM »

The one i made i used a small hand held grinder with a tiny cutting wheel to cut the slot for the toe i used a piece of oak from an old table top I found at the local tip I first made a template measured and cut into the shape of a protractor shaped the wood with a jigsaw and rasp glued and G clamped insert into place ensuring a tight fit, after 24 hours finished shaping insert into shape of toe while still clamped.

smilley792 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2014, 09:10:04 AM »

Could you use a piece of carbon for the lamitoe??

Obvioudly only gonns be a small gain. But carbin is very lightweght so could help pick up.

And as ayrtek has proven is bloody strong.

uknsaunders · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2014, 06:02:52 PM »

I am sure Ryan did a topic on how he did it.

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Jaffa · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2014, 08:13:04 AM »

Is there any reason why extending the insert to the face of the bat wouldn�t be a good idea?

You�re not looking to knock it over the boundary from the toe, just block. So there is no advantage gained runs wise, just protecting your bat I would of thought.

tim2000s · « **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2014, 08:47:52 AM »

Quote from: Jaffa on April 19, 2014, 08:13:04 AM

Is there any reason why extending the insert to the face of the bat wouldn�t be a good idea?

You�re not looking to knock it over the boundary from the toe, just block. So there is no advantage gained runs wise, just protecting your bat I would of thought.

Purely that it isn't allowed under the laws. I'm not sure whether it would also be weaker in terms of crack propagation.

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Jaffa · « **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2014, 11:48:05 AM »

I�m not up to date on the laws saying how a bat should be made. I hope someone could quote something relevant.

It�s just the apart from the edges, the cracks in the toe I get are from digging out yorkers are parallel to the face, in few mm�s in. I doubt a lamitoe would help.

Ryan · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2014, 03:06:14 PM »

Quote from: uknsaunders on April 17, 2014, 06:02:52 PM

I am sure Ryan did a topic on how he did it.

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I did Nick, link below

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=21249.msg340747#msg340747

I actually use a biscuit jointer these days, it's easier and quicker.

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