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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #15 on: February 07, 2020, 01:43:12 PM »
Quote from: Alvaro on February 07, 2020, 01:36:02 PM
Well he's on the thread, I'm sure if you asked nicely he might answer. He did say any questions...

He's not supposed to say, is he?

Mind you, if he answers questions well, I could quite easily see him becoming a 'forum trend'.
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« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2020, 01:48:17 PM »
Then why ask the question?

If it puts food on his table, would that be a bad thing?

I have no idea why I bothered logging back into this place.
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #17 on: February 07, 2020, 01:53:38 PM »
Quote from: Bats_Entertainment on February 07, 2020, 01:43:12 PM
He's not supposed to say, is he?

Mind you, if he answers questions well, I could quite easily see him becoming a 'forum trend'.

I think the convention is more "don't speculate on who makes bats for who" and don't pester batmakers about their commercial relationships. If a batmaker wants to say who they make for then I assume that would be fine.
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #18 on: February 07, 2020, 02:10:56 PM »
Quote from: Bats_Entertainment on February 07, 2020, 01:34:00 PM
He says he has a mentor is Huntingdon. I guess that connection could lead to him to work for brands commonly associated with outsourcing to that part of the world?

That is correct, I was lucky enough to earn a lot from Tony before he retired. I've also been lucky enough to learn from other master bat makers at another company. (did my time earning my stripes).

I make for currently about 15 other brands UK and further afield and do a lot of pros bats. Unfortunately I don't name them publically sorry (gentleman's agreement) as its their stuff so wouldnt be right. What's theirs is theirs as they say. But I'm sure if you look hard enough you soon see which are. I just love making bat's so doesn't bother me who they are for.

I am currently working on a pro bat this afternoon but can't remember how to attach images. Would show everyone if they are interested.
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #19 on: February 07, 2020, 03:43:59 PM »
Quote from: buddyb on February 07, 2020, 02:10:56 PM
That is correct, I was lucky enough to earn a lot from Tony before he retired. I've also been lucky enough to learn from other master bat makers at another company. (did my time earning my stripes).

I make for currently about 15 other brands UK and further afield and do a lot of pros bats. Unfortunately I don't name them publically sorry (gentleman's agreement) as its their stuff so wouldnt be right. What's theirs is theirs as they say. But I'm sure if you look hard enough you soon see which are. I just love making bat's so doesn't bother me who they are for.

I am currently working on a pro bat this afternoon but can't remember how to attach images. Would show everyone if they are interested.

Pics of bats you say!! yes pls..

you'll have to upload them to a photosharing site and then post the link here between the image tags..
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #20 on: February 07, 2020, 03:50:35 PM »
Quote from: tushar sehgal on February 07, 2020, 03:43:59 PM
Pics of bats you say!! yes pls..

you'll have to upload them to a photosharing site and then post the link here between the image tags..

Thanks, I tried imgur but it didn't work.
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #21 on: February 07, 2020, 03:55:32 PM »
Quote from: buddyb on February 07, 2020, 03:50:35 PM
Thanks, I tried imgur but it didn't work.
I normally use postimages.org and use the directlink in between image hyperlink button
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #22 on: February 07, 2020, 03:55:45 PM »
* Forum trend. Soon come. Defo.
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #23 on: February 07, 2020, 04:01:38 PM »
Quote from: Alvaro on February 07, 2020, 01:48:17 PM
Then why ask the question?

If it puts food on his table, would that be a bad thing?

I have no idea why I bothered logging back into this place.

i) I didn't really. Only in a loose, 'don't expect any answers' way.

ii) Depends who  for? I have nothing against Mr James being rewarded for his skills.

iii) Nor have I.
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #24 on: February 07, 2020, 04:55:45 PM »
Hopefully this works.

A bat I have made for a female Pro. 31mm edges, full profile with high spine and a toe guard (probably the only pro to have one) coming in at 2.7











« Last Edit: February 07, 2020, 05:10:26 PM by buddyb »
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #25 on: February 07, 2020, 05:04:43 PM »
Nice work! Thanks for posting.
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #26 on: February 07, 2020, 06:35:36 PM »
Quote from: buddyb on February 07, 2020, 04:55:45 PM
Hopefully this works.

A bat I have made for a female Pro. 31mm edges, full profile with high spine and a toe guard (probably the only pro to have one) coming in at 2.7











Looks gorgeous, can I have one?
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #27 on: February 07, 2020, 07:27:34 PM »
Can you get a hold of butterfly willow?
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #28 on: February 07, 2020, 07:48:08 PM »
Prices?
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Re: Robert James Cricket bats?
« Reply #29 on: February 07, 2020, 08:24:50 PM »
Quote from: csnew on February 07, 2020, 07:48:08 PM
Prices?

Without getting into trouble from the powers that be my prices are

£125 butterfly
£150 grade 3
£180 grade 2
£220 grade 1
£260 players
£300 LE
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