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[procricket]

Couldnt be anymore jealous if I tried Dave. I'd love the chance to experience it, Im sure you will make the most of it

having seen the b3 gear at headingley expo I was seriously impressed with it all and need to get myself down there to check the place out

Mate if you can get to Leeds mate I can pick you up next time I go down there to experience a day there mate same with any person on the a1/m1 corridor is most welcome to jump in.

[cricketbadger]

Lovely offer buddy, I may well hold you to that some day cheers

[procricket]

Well I had a full day there this and boy is it graft.

People do not understand the sheer scale of the operation well I didn't I worked from 8 to 8 and what a day I had getting home around 11.

I started by knocking a few bats in around 11 including 5 going out to the pro's which I enjoyed then onto the refurbishment of around 10 then they let me loose on the de nibber and then polishing bats which is my personal favourite and took a little time to get used to but in the end I thought I did ok.

I tried bineding but have to admit I'm pants at that currently but will up my game so I can offer the full range.

Have to take my bat off to them all cheers Gavin and Neil for showing me the ropes and really taking time with me passing on there experiance and know how.

And for my mate Streaky just wow he worked non stop for 13 hours in the factory and I know he had bat designs to do at home and another 3 hours there too I know he is one of 3 owners but simply I though I was driven this man is driven.

Brilliant day brilliant people got to admit I'm not a natural in woodwork and all that gissardry but as always willing to learn and learn I did pictures to come.

I wish it was my full time job maybe in time .

[TangoWhiskey]

Sounds like great fun. Would make a great day out!

[Stuey]

Really jealous, sounds like you had a great time. Once i've stopped killing myself in the City, I'm hoping to set something up in Cricket retail....it's the dream

[GarrettJ]

If I win the euro millions I'll set up a cricket brand and factory for you Procricket

[Marc28]

i'll be in there round the 5th of june i hope with a new shape for the lads to try out, hope it works well

[e4sby]

If I win the euro millions I'll set up a cricket brand and factory for you Procricket

I hope there is a role for me too John?

[procricket]

Just brilliant a I can say people who know me know how bonkers I'm about it all will know how much I enjoy it and it is a privilidge there.

If is hard work but the kind I like I went from a colts size 5 needing a refurb to knocking in a international players bat to knocking in a 1 stripe to polishing a refurbished bat.

Mental and brilliant that kind of work will never be just a job it would be the ultimate.

I have worked hard to get my chance and will work harder to keep it.

Tell you I burnt my fingers bineding which I have to admit I'm crap at.

[GarrettJ]

I hope there is a role for me too John?

Of course you can make the bats and play around with the CAD thingy!

I'll make the tea

[procricket]

If I win the euro millions I'll set up a cricket brand and factory for you Procricket

Cheers John I will make the brews

[procricket]

THE WORKSHOP TEAM WHO MADE FOR SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN THE GAME


And a cheeky look at this shape cheeky 42mm edges at 2-9

[procricket]

The two lads in the Picture Gav and Neil took so much time to show me the right way to do things Gavin is a great teacher and is brilliant and has a great eye.

[GarrettJ]

Love the pictures, keep them coming

There seems to be a few questions about cricket bat handle twine, are you able to find out what b3 use? Some people are using butchers twine, sack like material twine, thin cotton twine etc!

Or better still maybe sell a few rolls?

[parthnayak]

Dave, sorry for being ignorant, where will be the sweet spot of the bat that you posted above?