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Bat Knocking in machine
« on: January 27, 2023, 04:58:40 AM »
Morning all,
I am looking at getting a knocking in machine. Get a lot of requests for the service but no idea where to source one. Any makers/repairers able to point me in the right direction at all please?
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Re: Bat Knocking in machine
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2023, 10:52:34 AM »
https://www.smarttechindia.com/

You're looking at about £4-5k plus import duty depending on which model you want.
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Re: Bat Knocking in machine
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2023, 11:35:00 AM »
A quick Google search will give you plenty of options mate. Most suppliers will advertise them on Indiamart and you can then research the companies further to weed out the rubbish.

Make sure you've got your t&c's sorted! 😆
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Re: Bat Knocking in machine
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2023, 12:32:26 PM »
Anyone got the blueprints from that guy who made his own DIY knocking in machine?  😆
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Re: Bat Knocking in machine
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2024, 04:02:19 PM »
Only a year late to this, but I just found this option... if you're brave enough!

https://youtube.com/shorts/WwNUiv7J4Ew?si=xToOXby4GM6JlrTw

And there is also a short video showing how it was made

https://youtu.be/50uC2gUzRMY?si=BY2Vu4QDLTBB_Ym0

I'd be terrified that I hadn't stuck the ball on properly, and within seconds I'd be cutting a trench through my lovely bat face.
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Re: Bat Knocking in machine
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2024, 06:37:22 PM »
Would a percussion massage gun with an adapted cricket ball fitting work too?
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Re: Bat Knocking in machine
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2024, 09:13:06 PM »
I'd imagine neither would do a very good job. Not sure they'll apply enough pressure. It's a ball ache, but for me you can't beat knocking in by hand.
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Re: Bat Knocking in machine
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2024, 10:05:02 PM »
I have had a bat or two machine knocked and they came out fine. I am ok with hand malleting a bat as well. Machine does save time and you can also hand mallet it later.

@marsbug link looks interesting. If I were to knock a bat today, I'd probably use that option. You don't have to knock the entire bat with that handheld gizmo, just the areas that you regularly hit.
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Re: Bat Knocking in machine
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2024, 06:49:52 AM »
Quote from: marsbug on January 31, 2024, 04:02:19 PM
Only a year late to this, but I just found this option... if you're brave enough!

https://youtube.com/shorts/WwNUiv7J4Ew?si=xToOXby4GM6JlrTw

And there is also a short video showing how it was made

https://youtu.be/50uC2gUzRMY?si=BY2Vu4QDLTBB_Ym0

I'd be terrified that I hadn't stuck the ball on properly, and within seconds I'd be cutting a trench through my lovely bat face.

I just don’t think that’s hitting it with enough force to do the job.
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