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[Angell 62]

Thought I would make a "Major League Baseball" fan friend of mine a present. I downloaded the correct specs and went about sourcing some decent timber. Luckily the gentleman at Yandles were most helpful getting me a piece of 3x3x36" Maple.
Here are a few pics of its stages and the final product.

 

[Sheptonphil]

Looks a really nice job, they should love it.

Phil

 

[HappyPixie]

You should read "The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees" by Robert Penn. It apparently was serialised on BBC Radio 4. Essentially he cuts down an Ash tree and tries to make lots of different things from it explaining history of the items and design/manufacturing processes. One item is a baseball bat.
Quite a compelling read and very educational. Not all turning by any means but I'd recommend it to anyone with an interest in wooden things.
You've done a good piece of work there but it doesn't look as good as the Louisville Slugger in my shed
Well done
Steve

 

[gregmcateer]

That's certainly a big bat!

Are they really 36" long!?! No wonder they slog the c**p out of the ball

Really nice job. Make sure you sign it before you give it away.

What does it cost for a bit of maple that size?

 

[NazNomad]

I made a laminated one following online scale drawings. It was one of the first things I made. 33'' long. I'm sure there are a few different 'specs' for bat sizes iirc.

Took it to a neighbour, he pitched me a tennis ball and it BURST the tennis ball.

p.s. if you're keeping it in the car, also keep a ball and a glove with it, your lawyer will thank you. ;-)

 

[AWG]

Very nice job there, may I ask I you will be applying a finish to it?

 

[finneyb]

Nice job

Next project? http://www.turnedtreasures.com/project. ... g_pg1.html

Brian

 

[Angell 62]

That's certainly a big bat!

Are they really 36" long!?! No wonder they slog the c**p out of the ball

Really nice job. Make sure you sign it before you give it away.

What does it cost for a bit of maple that size?

Greg I got it from the good guys at Yandles for around £19 plus delivery of around £6. I know I could probably buy one cheaper hahaha.

Nice job

Next project? http://www.turnedtreasures.com/project. ... g_pg1.html

Brian

That looks far beyond my skill level hahaha.

You should read "The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees" by Robert Penn. It apparently was serialised on BBC Radio 4. Essentially he cuts down an Ash tree and tries to make lots of different things from it explaining history of the items and design/manufacturing processes. One item is a baseball bat.
Quite a compelling read and very educational. Not all turning by any means but I'd recommend it to anyone with an interest in wooden things.
You've done a good piece of work there but it doesn't look as good as the Louisville Slugger in my shed
Well done
Steve

Steve Ill give the book a look thankyou. I was gonna burn some writing into it but chickened out lol

Very nice job there, may I ask I you will be applying a finish to it?

I applied 3 coats of Microcrystaline wax to it after sand sealer to 600 grit. I never intended it to be a practical piece even though it can be used haha.

I made a laminated one following online scale drawings. It was one of the first things I made. 33'' long. I'm sure there are a few different 'specs' for bat sizes iirc.

Took it to a neighbour, he pitched me a tennis ball and it BURST the tennis ball.

p.s. if you're keeping it in the car, also keep a ball and a glove with it, your lawyer will thank you. ;-)

AWG how do I explain the barbwire around it??? lol it has been given as a gift mate. Yours looks very nice.