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[peplow]

The pinnacle of cricket bats is having a bat custom made for you, to make it even more special create it yourself and master the skills needed! Something to treasure or use, its something a lot of us want to do but never get around to doing.

To make it accessible and from one easy source I'm toying with the idea of introducing a bat making package including the basic tools needed to handcraft a bat and bits and bobs to finish the bat off and of course the lower grade part made to have a go on!

Lower grade part-made
Spokeshave
Drawknife
Smoothing Plane
Higher grade sandpaper
Bat Wax
Grip
Scuff Sheet



Also looking at introducing a rental scheme for members who either wanna have a crack at one without the huge outlay, or wanna have a go before committing to a set! I will be drawing up a contract. it will involve member details and a returnable deposit, as well as rental fees and postage costs. But hoping to open the art of batmaking to all of us on custombats!

your thoughts??

[Canners]

I think it's a top idea

[Nickauger]

I reckon it sounds like a great idea. Perhaps you could offer another package that includes a low grade cleft and a g1++ cleft for practice (net) and then match.

[shaqharris]

yes i would definitely be interested in this peplow,
always wanted to give making a bat ago

[harry kovert]

Would be fantastic if a workshop could be rented and a master bat maker sourced who would be open to sharing their knowledge. Obviously both would require paying for but what a way of guaranteeing the art of hand making bats continues.

[gabbers]

Fantastic idea. I'm already interested 

[peplow]

I reckon it sounds like a great idea. Perhaps you could offer another package that includes a low grade cleft and a g1++ cleft for practice (net) and then match.

I like this, perhaps there could be an offer of purchasing a g1 part made for a decent price if they enjoy doing the lower grade.

[Ayrtek Cricket]

I'm sure I mentioned this before but good of u to put it into practice nick nack

[alexrickyponting]

Brilliant idea Sam, I have a long summer holiday this year and will need something to pass the time when i'm sober every now and then 

[Nickauger]

I like this, perhaps there could be an offer of purchasing a g1 part made for a decent price if they enjoy doing the lower grade.

But whats to stop them going somewhere else for it. You could do lots of different packages in theory.

[peplow]

But whats to stop them going somewhere else for it. You could do lots of different packages in theory.

agreed, but when i say decent price i mean cut price from if you were to buy if if you hadnt purchased or rented a kit...

[peplow]

I'm sure I mentioned this before but good of u to put it into practice nick nack

yeah i noted your idea of the rental thought it may be more difficult for a retailer focusing on other things to implement to thought i'd take it upon myself to do!

[tushar sehgal]

if this happens i will be interested, in the tools + cleft deal that is...

[peplow]

the kit is certainly going to happen. just checking interest and finalising everything for rentals.

[tommo256]

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