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Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« on: November 22, 2010, 08:56:37 PM »
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2010, 09:11:42 PM »
Hi Andy,

Do you have a specific tool you prefer to do the shoulders? Im struggling to keep the shoulders even and was wondering if you had any tips?

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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2010, 09:13:49 PM »
Hi Andy,

we've had the £400 talisman, the £400 gn legends & the £1000 newbery. Will Saf be joining in?
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2010, 10:11:40 PM »
What do you consider to be the best bat you have made, why, and who was it for?
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2010, 10:12:32 PM »
Which is faster? An african swallow or a european swallow?
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2010, 10:14:40 PM »
If a cricket bat made 15 years ago had been kept in a temperature and moisture controlled environment, unused, would it perform as well as one made exactly the same way, yesterday (assuming that the willow is of the same quality)?
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2010, 10:19:12 PM »
Quote from: tim2000s on November 22, 2010, 10:14:40 PM
If a cricket bat made 15 years ago had been kept in a temperature and moisture controlled environment, unused, would it perform as well as one made exactly the same way, yesterday (assuming that the willow is of the same quality)?

No, because a bat made 15 years ago would have been made on a wednesday (check for yourself), but a bat made yesterday would be an infamous sunday bat. It has been proven scientifically that a bat made on a sunday will never be as good as bats made during week days. Except tuesdays of course. We don't speak of tuesdays.
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2010, 10:22:33 PM »
Quote from: CustomDan21 on November 22, 2010, 09:11:42 PM
Hi Andy,

Do you have a specific tool you prefer to do the shoulders? Im struggling to keep the shoulders even and was wondering if you had any tips?

Dan

Drawknife and a spoke shave - tips, umm practice.  Not a great answer but true
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2010, 10:26:43 PM »
Quote from: d7bow on November 22, 2010, 09:13:49 PM
Hi Andy,

we've had the £400 talisman, the £400 gn legends & the £1000 newbery. Will Saf be joining in?

hmmmmmm...  not sure why I'd join in..... I'm comfortable I offer the best I can for the prices they are being sold for
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2010, 10:29:22 PM »
Quote from: tim2000s on November 22, 2010, 10:11:40 PM
What do you consider to be the best bat you have made, why, and who was it for?

Our ex-first team captain, who effectively got me started.... I'd make bats for him until my hands cramp up...... 2lb 12oz made it, scored 12, 98, 145 then 135 with it in 2007 ------- I was very happy :D
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2010, 10:29:47 PM »
Quote from: tim2000s on November 22, 2010, 10:12:32 PM
Which is faster? An african swallow or a european swallow?

monty python love it
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2010, 10:30:44 PM »
Quote from: tim2000s on November 22, 2010, 10:14:40 PM
If a cricket bat made 15 years ago had been kept in a temperature and moisture controlled environment, unused, would it perform as well as one made exactly the same way, yesterday (assuming that the willow is of the same quality)?

Depends who makes it, you get crap nowadays and you got crap 15 years ago
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2010, 10:38:22 PM »
whats your advice on how to pick out a good bat?
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2010, 10:56:36 PM »
Quote from: SAF Bats on November 22, 2010, 10:30:44 PM
Depends who makes it, you get crap nowadays and you got crap 15 years ago
For the sake of argument, Tim Keeley made it 15 years ago and also yesterday, and they are both Mjolnirs.
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Re: Movember --- Ask the bat maker
« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2010, 10:59:13 PM »
Quote from: tim2000s on November 22, 2010, 10:56:36 PM
For the sake of argument, Tim Keeley made it 15 years ago and also yesterday, and they are both Mjolnirs.

I'd say 15 years ago as John Newbery was still fresh in the memory
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