My second Bat. I will post the other with this soon.

Very cool.

-- ~Jason~ , Albuquerque NM

Very nice! How does it hold up when hitting balls?

-- Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. http://www.FineArtBoxes.com

That was going to be my question? I have played ball for over 30 years and I believe this bat as nice as it looks, will fly apart upon contact. Pitcher better wear body armor.

-- Nubs,Reserve

cool thats one way to cork a bat just put cork int the laminations or you could add ebony or oak to the mix to add weight

-- of all the things Ive lost in life i miss my mind the most

It was inspired by the movie the Natural but was nit meant to hit a ball! For those who question it I would hit a few to prove it’s strength! LOL

I’ve been making bats lately also, some of them made of cherry laminations, They are very nice looking like this one.

When selling them or giving them away I tell people this is not meant to hit balls but rather more of a one-of-a- kind “Keepsake bat” and to be kept as a conversation piece and good luck charm.

It also can be used as a low tech Home – Security device when kindly asking an intruder to leave your dwelling. :-)

-- Bob A in NJ

Personaly… the chances of them breaking vs a solid bat are slim, but when you hit the ball your hands will sting like a mother %&^*##@. When you laminate boards like that the bat has far less flex when hitting the ball.

-- Vince

Interesting idea.

-- Let's do it in the wood pile!

its good to keep in your car, in case someone is getting bold. I call these a convincer, or persuader, people usually stop acting stupid at the sight of a bat… No intentions of ever using it just a mental overpower. Looks cool though. Are you going to eventually make an actual one piece slugger?

-- Live by what you believe, not what they want you to believe.

I do agree! As the late great Buford “T” Justice said ” That was an attention getter! ” I made a bunch of little ones. Some of my first turnings were little bats that I made into keychains and gave to friends. I wood like to make a one piece big boy out of a log.

NICE

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug