Cricket Bat

This is not a new project, but I just stumbled across the images on the PC when looking for something else, so thought I might as well post them up here.

Its December 2013 .... I remember it fondly as I managed to get some shed time :U. The project - a (first) custom cricket bat for our then 22 month old son.

No English Willow here - laminating a few old packing crate timbers together:

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Turning the handle:

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Rough shaping:

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Trimming handle:

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Comfort is paramount:

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Template for the sponsor logo - Letter E for Edward and a date stamp as time passes too quickly at times:

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Finished item:

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First test shot:

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The boy (8) is now mad about his cricket. The bat is still kicking around, grip is long gone, and it has suffered a little after being left outside in the rain more than once. Certainly a good little project and bought a smile to my face looking back at the little man.

Cheers

Stinky.

Look out Sir Don, Sir Stinkalot has created a rival who started out with CUSTOM MADE BATS at just 2 :o.....
Send me an autograph please before he's world famous....:U
Top marks Stinky, Cheers crowie