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kieranl73

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where to start?
« on: December 22, 2011, 11:59:28 PM »

I am thinking of making a new bat after xmas using some of the money i get but i don't really have a clue what tools i will need.

could you give me an idea of what i will need to make one?

thanks
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Re: where to start?
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2011, 07:46:05 AM »

A good workbench, a spokeshave (or two) and a plane. A drawknife is also pretty helpful, but you can make a bat without one. I managed to make a bat using only a plane and a saw.
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Re: where to start?
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2011, 08:08:14 PM »

A good workbench, a spokeshave (or two) and a plane. A drawknife is also pretty helpful, but you can make a bat without one. I managed to make a bat using only a plane and a saw.


Cheers!!
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Re: where to start?
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2011, 08:49:02 PM »

something like this should do the trick, although I need a spoke shave...

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Re: where to start?
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2011, 08:51:19 PM »

Are out sure that's sturdy enough though buzz?
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