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[100 not out]

Dave . . . why dont you quit whist youre still ahead mate. . . lol

Only joking. . ..

I think not bad for a first effort. .. . . at least it looks like a bat eh...

[procricket]

because i suspect i can do this i have just finished the toe ...


got more clefts coming i enjoyed it and will keep at it unlike most

[100 not out]

Good on you mate, it must be quite therapeutic making your own bat. . .

[procricket]

yes and no when you get the travisher and scrap half the bat away mate and look at your edges and see one is smaller than the other but yes i like it.

I would say this though my hat goes out to the batmakers of the world i started with a 4lb lump and butchered it down to 2lb 4oz but i have herd working with english willow is easier hense the 10 clefts coming

[maxy1]

hense the 10 clefts coming

10    big buy , what grades you getting , a mix i presume ??

[procricket]

all 2 to 3 mate keep me going over the winter months

[Washington]

Its a good idea to draw on the shape of the edges as a guideline so you dont whittle away too much

[Talisman]

Dave, that's terrible!!!, but we all have to start somewhere, copy the edge profile and trace it on, then work hard on the spine, keep it, don't hack it off.

[procricket]

bit harsh mike the spine is streight and so are the edges...

agreed i took more off than planned indeed...

[Talisman]

I feel it's better to be honest and it's only my opinion, then when the next ones comes out a lot better we can splash a little praise on you.... not too much mind.....

[Bez013]

I say fair play for having a go and if you enjoy it why not, I think that looks pretty good for a first effort.

I will shortly have more spare time and also want to have a go, I have access to a properly solid work bench (looks like it has been there for ever) with a decent vice and a friends dad is willing to lend me a drawknife and a spokeshave.

[kalph]

pro how much were your 10 clefts ? pm me if you dont want to discuss