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Visit to Screaming Cat
« on: December 29, 2012, 11:32:36 AM »
Hey, I'm starting to get to grips with this now so I thought I'd add my pictures from my visit to see Julian at Screaming Cat, in Daylesford Victoria before he moved up to Queensland.
I was over in oz for a mates wedding so decided to take the opportunity to have a bat made by the master himself.
It was a couple of hours drive out of the city but well worth it. Ended up talking for nearly 2 hours before he started to make my bat. Really nice guy, if I had more time I was going to meet him at the pub later but would have missed the wedding. Be great to catch up again with Julian sometime in Queensland next time I'm over.
Photos to be added asap.

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Re: Visit to Screaming Cat
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2012, 11:34:25 AM »
Sounds like a great day mate! look forward to seeing the bat
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Re: Visit to Screaming Cat
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2012, 11:42:49 AM »
Oooft! Quite a number of quality bats you are getting, eh? 8) Looking forward to seeing these pictures. :D Glad you managed to have a good chat with him, every time I come across a video of him making a bat, I can't help but want a Screaming Cat! It's a shame I have far too many bats to choose from, maybe if I narrow down my kit to 5 bats or so, I'll go for one! ;)

Out of interest, how long did it take him to make the bat?
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« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2012, 11:55:09 AM »
I know what you mean about having too many bats. At the moment i have a M&H S6, M&H Distinction (early shape),
Kippax Stallion, Screaming Cat Series 3 Professional, L and W reserve ultra and matching practice bat and another 3 that are for sale.
As for the bat, I was there for around 4-1/2 hours but the bat probably took around 2 hours to make. Julian has the handles already glued into the clefts so once he has determined the grade and weight you are after he picks your bat by listening to the noise made when he hits the middle with his hammer. I took loads of pictures so ill upload them all tomorrow when I get my other laptop back.
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Re: Visit to Screaming Cat
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2012, 12:05:11 PM »
Have a drink down the Pub with Julian Millichamp or go to a mates wedding.....


Your mate must be a pretty awesome guy that's all I'm saying!
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Re: Visit to Screaming Cat
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2012, 12:12:36 PM »
Quote from: The_Bird on December 29, 2012, 12:05:11 PM
Have a drink down the Pub with Julian Millichamp or go to a mates wedding.....


Your mate must be a pretty awesome guy that's all I'm saying!

He could have gotten him a little tipsy and get him reveal all his secrets! :D That would spoil the magic though, but I guess there is no point in knowledge unless you have the skill/experience! 8)
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Re: Visit to Screaming Cat
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2012, 12:27:48 PM »
that must have been a great experience :)
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Re: Visit to Screaming Cat
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2012, 12:42:29 PM »
Quote from: calvin1mac on December 29, 2012, 12:29:05 PM
The finished bat!






That is absolutely lovely mate, it must have been a great experience! 8) What weight, and how does she pick up? :)
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« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2012, 12:59:07 PM »
I went for a 2.11, but its a very big profile and picks up much lighter than that. Julian was laughing at the end saying " thats a bloody big bat". It's the series 3 proffesional. I normally like quite a low extended middle and I though this one picked up the best. Apparently this shape was intially asked for by Justin Langer.
Since I had come all the way from sunny Yorkshire, Julian threw in a pair of gloves to compansate for not having to ship it over to the UK. What a nice guy! :)

Series 3
Large volume, light pick-up with a low, full middle and tapering extra thick edge.             
A subtle concave leading into the handle for extra whip and weight reduction.
Designed for opening batsmen and front foot drivers

• 1x Latex Diamond Grip with Custom Oval Shaped Handle (optional)
• Weight Range 2.9 – 2.15+








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Re: Visit to Screaming Cat
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2012, 01:04:58 PM »
There are a couple of marks on the toe from carrying it on and off of plane for 4 weeks. ;)
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Re: Visit to Screaming Cat
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2012, 01:38:08 PM »
Beautiful bat, you very lucky boy
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Re: Visit to Screaming Cat
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2012, 02:16:23 PM »
Looks sweet, would be an awesome experience. What sort of things did you guys discuss?
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« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2012, 02:43:07 PM »
Talked about all sorts of things. I asked about his training under John Newbery, why he decided to move to Australia, what happened with Puma. If he still makes bats for any players still. Really I could have talked to him all day. Definitely need to visit again sometime. Hoping to migrate to Australia over the next few years and hopefully Queensland so might get that pint after all.

a few more photos!










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« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2012, 02:47:13 PM »
If you look closely in the picture where Julian is rasping the handle, there is a picture on the wall with Julian Stood outside the workship in Somerset with, Jonathan Hall, James Laver and Paul Bradbury.
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Re: Visit to Screaming Cat
« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2012, 03:06:27 PM »
This is absolutely impressive, sensational stuff!

Did you by any chance see a pressing machine there?

PS: If you don't mind can I save these pictures on my BlackBerry just for reference? Thanks..
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