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calvin1mac

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Bat Display Cases
« on: December 30, 2012, 10:29:36 AM »
Not sure if anyone has started a thread on this yet but if I've missed it could someone point me in the right direction.

Last year I had a bat that I decided to retire as it had started to break up and since it was that bat i used to make my highest score i decided to have it framed. I Spent allot of time searching the internet to see what was available in the way of cases. I couldn't believe some of the prices of these, some around £200 for a clear plastic display case.
Millichamp and Hall used to sell one but they informed me they had ceased making these through lack of interest.
I ended up speaking to a local guy who does all the framing for the cricket club and he said he could make me one. I've had 2 made now and they look awesome. He even puts green astro turf in the box behind the bat.

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Here are a few of the photos.

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Re: Bat Display Cases
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2013, 12:17:54 PM »
Here's the bat I had framed originally. The picture isn't great because of he light and the reflection from he glass but you get the idea. It's a really professional job, and its even got astroturf lining the inside. The plaques are made by Pennine trophies and cost only a few pounds. So if anyone wants one making up PM me and I'll put you in touch with the guy who does them.

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Re: Bat Display Cases
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2013, 03:43:25 PM »
Looks nice mate, great idea. I reckon it would be even better if the window cutout is a little bit bigger to show off a bit more of the bat. But other than that, they're great!
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Re: Bat Display Cases
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2013, 03:48:00 PM »
I was looking for something similar, how much did they cost if you don't mind me asking?
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Re: Bat Display Cases
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2013, 04:00:47 PM »
They look great.
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Re: Bat Display Cases
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2013, 08:41:11 AM »
They cost around £60 to £80 depending on exactly what you want. In the first one they wanted the bat to turn so you could look at the profile where as mine was just a straight display. Also the moulding can make a difference in he price!
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Re: Bat Display Cases
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2013, 11:14:54 AM »
If only the MH had a bunch of cherries on it
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Re: Bat Display Cases
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2013, 07:22:02 PM »
It used to have quite a few but it had a protective face so I decided to have the bat cleaned up to show off the wood!
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Re: Bat Display Cases
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2013, 07:28:59 PM »
Is that the same cal as the one in kippa
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Re: Bat Display Cases
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2013, 07:37:11 PM »
Yep, I had it made up for them. He's got a couple of other bats he wants framing as well that his dad made including one used by David Gower.
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