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1st Bat Complete
« on: February 19, 2010, 06:44:21 PM »
The shaping of my first bat is complete...
Size: SH
Weight: 2lb 11
Tools Used: Drawknife,Flat Spokeshave, Block Plane, Sandpaper

Still need to do a lot of sanding to get a decent finish and then finsh off binding and add grip - possibly going to have some stickers made.
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I used this shape as a guideline for what I was aiming for:

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Might yet add some concave to it when I get the right tool...


Really want some feedback...
« Last Edit: February 21, 2010, 05:14:07 PM by Leo »
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2010, 06:45:01 PM »
i love that shape tbh m8
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2010, 06:45:55 PM »
thats awesome !

i realy like it, possibly a little less edge ?
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2010, 06:51:31 PM »
That looks a brilliant bat! Bet it plays awesome, have you tested the ping with a mallet?
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2010, 06:52:43 PM »
Big harsh testing the pig with a mallet dont you think ;)
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2010, 06:54:01 PM »
Haha yeah I tested the ping and it really does go, especially off the butterfly stain. I was praying I didn't mess this bat up - really does go.
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2010, 07:03:33 PM »
Looks like a fantastic first effort, I hope my first effort will be as good. Be great to see it fully finished
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2010, 07:26:05 PM »
For a First Bat that looks amazing. Are you going to take batmaking seriously?
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2010, 07:35:51 PM »
Looks good, do a bit of concaving to bring the weight down and it will be perfect! Instinct stickers going on it?
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2010, 07:44:05 PM »
Yeah might aswell have some made up I guess
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2010, 09:11:27 PM »
realy nice bat leo
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2010, 09:15:01 PM »
Thanks have completed a three stage sanding process, and binding is now done - am now oiling.
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2010, 09:15:48 PM »
what type of sander did you use leo
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2010, 09:16:48 PM »
I just used three grades of sandpaper wrapped round a sanding block... and a lot of elbow grease.

Please keep the feedback coming guys :)
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Re: 1st Bat Complete
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2010, 09:37:19 PM »
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?
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