Tommy and Al visit their friend Louie in Fall River, Massachusetts at the Nokona Bat Factory. Watch how much work goes into a professional baseball bat as Lou walks the guys through the steps to create Big Pappi’s whomping stick . . . then get ready for big Al’s return to the field of dreams!
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5 comments so far
Richforever
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posted 117 days ago
Very cool! I never imagined that all that went into crafting bats. Good time of the year for this activity. Thanks.
-- Rich, Seattle, WA
Scott Bryan
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posted 116 days ago
Thanks for the video, Tommy. This was a pretty nice series. As a long time baseball fan I especially enjoyed this series.
And you still can swing a pretty good bat!
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
a1Jim
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posted 116 days ago
Well done Tommy a home run.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
Roper
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posted 116 days ago
very cool video, but i want to see one turned by hand.
-- Roper - Master of sawdust-
Schummie
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posted 114 days ago
Thanks guys, for again great video.
I love to look how things are made, now I know how a bat is made.
Thanks again,
schummie.
-- Greetings from the Netherlands.