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[Aldred Cricket Bats]

hi guys first attempt at this sorry no music to back it up had some great ideas for it but happy to have just made this up to be honest not very technically minded

http://youtu.be/ht8xX-u2AyE

[Ryan]

Very good video, really enjoyed watching it. Thanks.

[fatbats]

Top stuff as always Paul

[Chad]

Great stuff Paul, it is always nice to see videos like this. Was the bat you shaped in this video a Vintage or a Supreme?

[Sam]

Looks brilliant mate! Mind sharing what the tool is at 2.30 (spokeshave?) and where you got it from? Thanks 

[Aldred Cricket Bats]

It's a travisher and I was given it by an old cabinet maker.

[Sam]

It's a travisher and I was given it by an old cabinet maker.

Ah ok , you just seem to show it as so easy and effective  .

[Aldred Cricket Bats]

It is easy after hours of practice and its a great tool

[Six Sixes Cricket]

Great to watch and thanks for sharing. Would be great tho if you could edit and talk us through what tools you are using and what you are doing.

[Number4]

Question: Do you sharpen your own tools or do you have them sharpened? And how regularly do they need sharpening?

[Aldred Cricket Bats]

I do sharpen them myself to keep them in good working condition but I do have them done for me every so often by a specialist. Time varies really depends how they feel and when it fits in with work schedules

[Number4]

I do sharpen them myself to keep them in good working condition but I do have them done for me every so often by a specialist. Time varies really depends how they feel and when it fits in with work schedules

The travisher looked lethally sharp.

I'd like to see someone do a video on sharpening their tools as it is an extremely important part of making a quality bat.

P.S I appreciate all the Batmakers putting their videos up and showing us all their talents

[Aldred Cricket Bats]

I use it instead of a rounded plane or what they used to call a gutter plane. I find it easier and more versatile. If its not sharp it ripples and it ripples when you first use it too. By ripples I mean it chatters and leaves ridges but that is just something you get used to avoiding. I suppose other bat makers will use a different tool and have a different opinion but I like it and find it the best for me and my shapes.

[procricket]

I have been using the tracks her the wrong bloody way I think no wonder I got scare marks
That is a great video thanks Mr Aldred for showing it us mate
I think the shapes your creating are excellent also top stuff

[Number4]

Is that a Carbo handle?