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[slogger02]

to me it seems the spine, towards the toe, slopes away in a concave fashion. hope you know what im on about, anyway was this deliberate? or a mistake you have covered up very well?
great first attempt, very nice profile.

[Howzat]

That was the bat i had my eye on if i was still able to play cricket and had the space to continue making.

Good effort mate, how even are the edges?  Handle feel good in the hands?

Edges are pretty even, not perfect though. Handle is not too bad, was too thick first of all so took some off!
The bat really goes doesn't it, I was surprised how much the butterfly stain pings

Slogger - yeah I didnt get the perfect curve I wanted like on Norbs bat I was copying, seems to dip a bit. Still didn't turn out too bad. 

[GJ]

Looks very nice indeed for a first attempt. Love the shape. Interesting to hear your using wire-wool as a means of finishing the bat!
Would like to see the shape of the spine/back if you get time 

[Ayrtek Cricket]

Wire wool gives a very fine finish is you havent got the ability to buff the bat i suppose.....any one fancy loaning me some tools they arent using so i can have a crack at one oh and a cleft

[hit4six]

I got a couple of drawknifes if your interested.

[SAF Bats]

I prefer mine  

Good work Leo

[Ayrtek Cricket]

Hit4six drop me a line/PM mate.....could do with a few pointers on whats required I know there are a few topics etc so will get my reading glasses out!

[SillyShilly]

Hows instinct bats coming along - any more updates Leo??
Got to grips with all the tools yet? I had a nasty cleft the other day, kept on tearing on the face......but all was well in the end as one of Englands best batmakers gave me a few hints and tips!

[Colesy]

have you got a pic from the toe, i.e. showing the spine profile.