6910 CO. RD. 249
VICKERY, OH  43464
419-684-5275

Wood Baseball Bats and Billets
  Free Shipping for bats, anywhere in Continental USA

Ash - Birch - Hickory - Maple - Oak

bob@HomesteadDoors.com 
Office 419-684-5275
Cell 419-271-5302 call or text

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NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!!!!!
Torpedo Bats for Sale $109 including shipping to anywhere in continental United States

271T
BB25T
Torpedo Bats aka Bowling Pin Bats - Shown in Maple (your choice of finish and decal)
Weight rating: MEDIUM ENDLOADED

NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!!!!!
Patriotic Prime Hard Maple Bats for Sale $69 including shipping to anywhere in continental United States

Patriotic Prime Hard Maple Bats -(These are raw wood maple bats featuring RufTex handles with patriotic decal and red,white and blue stripes )
These bats are only available in 243 or 271 models in 27", 28", 29", 30", 31", 32", 32.5", 33"and 33.5" lengths, weights will vary.
Weight rating: Balanced

Custom Bats are Our Specialty:
Just send us your favorite bat and we will make an exact copy of it.
Save your broken bats:
Broken bats will work as patterns as long as they are complete, still in 1 piece and not broken too badly.
If we send you a UPS label the cost to ship us your broken or unbroken, favorite bat would be $15.
If you don't have UPS pickup at your location, you would have to drop off at a UPS drop off point.

Finished bats include our secret finish and hardening process that makes ash
as hard as maple and maple even harder. Also includes our RuffTex handle.

Here are a few of our Bat Models Below
All models are available in Ash, Birch, and Hard Maple with limited availability in Hickory and Oak.
Most bat styles are available up to 36" long. Handle diameter is measured at the thinnest point.
Barrel diameter is measured at the thickest point.

MLB Style Wood Bats:

Model 271 - Shown in Maple with black stained handle and torched barrel  Weight rating: MEDIUM ENDLOADED
This traditional model 271 is probably the most popular bat in use today. 2.5" tapered barrel, 15/16" handle with 1-7/8" diameter knob.


Model 271SB- Shown in Ash with brown stained barrel and natural handle  Weight rating: BALANCED
The model 271SB has the standard 271 handle and knob with (SB smaller barrel) 2.4" tapered barrel. This allows us to use a denser billet to make -3 weights or even lighter.

Model 271BB (BIG BARREL) - Shown in Ash with flamed barrel and natural handle   Weight rating: END LOADED

Our model 271BB is has the same handle and knob as the traditional 271 but has a 2.55" barrel and a longer hitting
surface with less taper. If you like heavy, end loaded bats, then this is the bat for you.
15/16" handle with 1-7/8" diameter knob. Because of the large barrell diameter, this bat style is only available
as a -0 weight drop or heavier.

Model BB25 - Shown in Oak with natural barrel and black stained handle Weight rating: MEDIUM ENDLOADED
The model BB25 was designed and made famous by Barry Bonds. It has the huge 2.5" mushroom knob with 2.5" diameter
barrel and 1" handle. Barry gripped up 2" but some guys don't. Because of the large barrell diameter, this bat style is
only available as a -0 weight drop or heavier.

Model AP5 - Shown in Ash with natural barrel and handle    Weight rating: MEDIUM ENDLOADED
This is the bat style that Albert Pujols used. It is a combination of a 243 knob with a 271 flared handle, similar to a 110
with a long hitting surface. Because of the barrel design, relatively lightweight billets will need to be used for drop 3's.

Model 110 - Shown in Ash with stained black handle and gray barrel. Weight rating: BALANCED
This is a great transition bat from metal to wood. The smaller barrel makes it comparable in balance to an aluminum bat. Cal Ripken Jr. used this bat model when he was a rookie.

Model 243 - Shown in Maple with black stained handle, white stripe and orange barrel     Weight rating: MEDIUM ENDLOADED

This traditional model 243 is probably the 2nd most popular bat in use today. 2.5" barrel, 15/16" handle with 1-7/8" diameter knob.

Model 243SB (SMALL BARREL) - Shown in Ash with natural handle, black stripe and gray stained barrel    Weight rating: BALANCED

Same 243 knob and handle but with a smaller 2.4" diameter barrel. Allows us to use a denser billet to make -3 weights.

Model 243BB (BIG BARREL)-Shown in Ash with gray stained handle, natural stripe and black barrel   Weight rating: ENDLOADED
Our model 243BB is just like the model 243 but with a 2.55" big barrel. If you like an end loaded bat with extreme pop
and a 243 handle then this is the bat for you. 15/16" handle with 1-7/8" diameter knob. Because of the large barrell diameter, this bat
style is only available as a -1 or heavier weight drop.

Model B455 - Shown in Maple with Natural finish barrel and handle     Weight rating: BALANCED

The long taper on the barrel allows for a dense billet to be used and still keep the overall weight of the bat relatively light. 
It features a balanced feel with a 15/16" handle and 2.5" barrell.

Model JM68 and S219 Knobless - Shown in Maple with black stained handle, white stripe and orange barrel  Weight rating: MEDIUM ENDLOADED

Our models JM68 and S219 are knobless bats closely copied from the bat design used by Jeff McNeil of the Mets and Roberto Clemente. These bats help take the pressure off the hamate bone in much the same manner as an axe handle
bat and without the knob restricting your swing, you should be able to generate significant more bat speed. The JM68 has a 15/16" handle and smaller knob. The S219 has a 1" handle with a larger knob. Barrels are 2.5" diameter on both.

Model TS31 - Shown in Maple with black handle and natural barrel with our new trademark design  Weight rating: ENDLOADED

Super thin handle (.92") all the way to the knob. If you like thin handled bats, this is the one for you.

Babe Ruth Replica Bat - Shown in Ash with vintage stained handle and barrel    Weight rating: ENDLOADED

Our Babe Ruth style bat is a very close replica of his actual bat, which was 36" long. 2" knob, 1" diameter handle, 2-1/2"
diameter barrel and 40 ounce plus weight.

JP23 Hockey Puck Knob Style -Above bat shown in Maple with black stained barrel, white stripe and dark brown stained barrel   Weight rating: BALANCED

Wood Fungo Bats:

Fungo Bats - Above bat shown in Maple with black stained barrel, white stripe and orange stained barrel   $75 each including shipping 35.5"

Youth Bats - Above bat shown in Ash with black stained barrel, white stripe and light brown stained barrel   Weight rating: BALANCED
Our youth bats are various models, lengths and weights designed for smaller hands and younger players.
Lengths from 28" to 31" and weights from -7 to -1 and 2.25" to 2.375" barrels.

Wood Training Bats:

Weighted Mushroom Training Bat above- $75 each including shipping 32"or 34"lengths

One-Hand Training Bat above- $35 each including shipping 17"length

Vintage Wood Baseball Bats for Vintage Baseball:

Shovel Handle - Above bat shown in Hickory with vintage stain  Weight rating: BALANCED

Very unusual bat for Vintage Baseball Players. Your teammates will be jealous. 1.1" handle, 2.25" barrel

Mushroom Knob with Split Hand Handle - Above bat shown in Ash, unfinshed.  Weight rating: End Loaded

Torpedo Bat with Mushroom Knob- Above bat shown in Maple, unfinshed.  Weight rating: Balanced

Official Wood Softball Bats:

Yes we make them- bat shown in Ash with natural handle and brown glazed barrel  Weight rating: BALANCED
Our Official Softball bats have the Official Softball name printed on the 2.25" barrel and come in -5 to -9 weight to length ratios.

BAT AND BILLET PRICING HERE:

Finished Bat Pricing (ready to use game bats) Free Shipping:

Prime = Best grade, Pro Stock
Select = 2nd best grade, one level below Prime
Includes our secret barrel hardening process and 4 coats of Arm-R-Seal Polyurethane
Includes "RufTex" handle on all bats.
Includes your choice of natural, single color, or multi-color stain on barrel or handle or both.
Add $10 for torched bats.
Cupped ends are optional.
Custom name on bat (add $5).
Any bats requiring billets between the weights of 85 ounces and 92 ounces will be an additional $15.

Ash Prime (Ready to use Game Bats)   = $89 each
Birch Prime (Ready to use Game Bats) = $99 each
Birch Select (Ready to use Game Bats) = $89 each
Hickory Prime (Ready to use Game Bats) = $99 each
Hickory Select (Ready to use Game Bats) = $89 each
Maple Prime (Ready to use Game Bats) = $99 each
Maple Select (Ready to use Game Bats) = $89 each
Oak  Prime (Ready to use Game Bats) = $99 each
Oak  Select(Ready to use Game Bats) = $89 each

Free Shipping anywhere in Continental USA
Quantity Discounts !! Contact us for a quote. 419-684-5275 ask for Bob,    email:   bob@Door.cc

Un-Finished Bat Pricing with ends left on: Free Shipping
(For those who want to sand, stain and finish your own bats and apply your own trademarks):
(You don't have to have a lathe, but it makes it much easier)

Prime = Best grade, Pro Stock
Select = 2nd best grade, one level below Prime
Un-Finished Bats
Ash Prime (Un-finished Game Bats)   = $69 each
Birch Prime (Un-finished Game Bats) = $79 each
Birch Select (Un-finished Game Bats) = $69 each
Hickory Prime (Un-finished Game Bats) = $79 each
Hickory Select (Un-finished Game Bats) = $69 each
Maple Prime (Un-finished Game Bats) = $79 each
Maple Select (Un-finished Game Bats) = $69 each
Oak Prime (Un-finished Game Bats) = $79 each
Oak Select(Un-finished Game Bats) = $69 each
Free Shipping anywhere in Continental USA
Quantity Discounts !! Contact us for a quote. 419-684-5275 ask for Bob,    email:   bob@Door.cc

Billet Pricing (for those who want to turn their own bats): Plus Shipping

Prime = Best grade, Pro Stock
Select = 2nd best grade, one level below Prime
Billets Only
Ash Prime (99 ounces and up) (Billets Only)  = $39 each
Ash Prime (90 to 98 ounces) (Billets Only)  = $49 each
Ash Prime (80 to 89 ounces) (Billets Only)  = $69 each
Birch Prime (90 to 99 ounces) (Billets Only) = $59 each
Birch Select (90 to 99 ounces) (Billets Only) = $49 each
Hickory Economy (mixed weights) (Billets Only) = $25 each
Hickory Prime 100+ ounces (Billets Only) = $45 each
Hickory Prime 90-99 ounces (Billets Only) = $55 each (out of stock)
Hickory Select 100+ ounces (Billets Only) = $37 each
Hickory Select 90-99 ounces (Billets Only) = $50 each (out of stock)
Maple Prime (90 to 99 ounces) (Billets Only) = $59 each
Maple Select (90 to 99 ounces) (Billets Only) = $49 each
Maple Prime (84 to 92 ounces (Billets Only) = $65 each
Maple Select (84 to 92 ounces (Billets Only) = $55 each
Poplar Clear (Trophy Billets Only) = $29 each
Oak  Prime 80-89 ounces (Billets Only) = $55 each
Oak  Select 80-89 ounces (Billets Only) = $40 each
Quantity Discounts !! Contact us for a quote. 419-684-5275 ask for Bob,    email:   bob@Door.cc

Choose your Trademark below



Knob and Handle diameters as follows:

Come to our facility and try out any bat on our state of the
art pitching machine before buying it
       Our state of the art pitching machine has been in place since 2005. There is a video of a real pitcher winding up
and throwing as the ball simaltaneously appears through a hole in the screen just at the proper time. This is a realistic as it gets.
We use rubber balls and bat sleeves so the bats don't break or get damaged while you are trying them out.
       If the weather is nice you can even hit on our full size field which has the same dimensions as Old Tiger Stadium.
Follow this link for directions to our facility.   http://www.homesteadhardwoods.com/map.html

  Aerial view of  Grays Field and Bat Shop

                     Aerial view of  Grays Field at night

Bat Weights
We weigh and mark the bat weight and the original billet weight on the barrel end of the bat. Billet weights will range
from 80 ounces to 100 ounces. The higher the number, the denser the wood is. So if you have a bat that has 30/92
marked on the barrel end, that would mean that the weight of the bat, right after turning, is 30 ounces and the weight
of the billet that was used to make the bat was 92 ounces. This would be a pretty dense piece of lumber. Billet weights
under 85 ounces are not allowed in the pros, because they would be very prone to breakage. Where you store your finished bat,
could also affect its current weight by + or - of up to 2 ounces of variance. So if your 30 ounce bat weighs 29 ounces after a month
of use, you are probably leaving the bat in the trunk of your car where the temperatures can be very warm and dry.
If your 30 ounce bat now weighs 32 ounces, you are probably experiencing very humid weather conditions or you added a grip
to your handle or both. Something to keep in mind, if you want a big barrel but also a -3 bat weight, a lighter weight billet will have
to be used to make it. Whereas, if you don't mind a little smaller barrel, you can get a much denser bat and still have a  -3.

Balanced Bats

  A balanced bat means that the weight of the bat is spread out more evenly over the entire
length of the bat, as opposed to being end loaded where a larger % of the weight is in the barrel.

  The upside of using a balanced bat is that you will have more bat control and will be able to
"check you swing" more easily and should be able to generate more bat speed.

End Loaded Bats

  An end loaded bat means just that, a larger percentage of the overall bat weight is on the barrel end.
The down-side of using an end loaded bat is that you will have less bat control to "check your swing".
The up-side is that you will get significantly more "pop" at the point of contact on the sweet spot,
providing your bat speed does not drop off too much because of the extra weight.

Knobless Bats


Robert Clemente's knobless bat above. If you are one of those guys who is never quite comfortable with a knob,
try this knobless style bat. It will free up your swing immensely and should increase your bat speed substantially.
It will also eliminate hamate bone injuries and that nagging blister you get from the knob.
Once you go KNOBLESS you may never go back to a traditional knobbed bat again.

Interesting baseball video clips

Slow motion video of a major league baseball hitting a wood bat at 180mph

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=baseball+hitting+bat+in+slomo+180mph#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:24a6fd4c,vid:uxlIdMoAwbY,st:0

Wiffle ball pitcher striking out a Major League Baseball Player:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arlWwQ_smnM

Heavy Bats

Here is a list of players from the past that used heavy bats during their careers:

Babe Ruth :  36" x 42 oz                                    Joe Jackson: 34.5" x 40 oz         
Mo Vaughn: 36" x 36 oz                                    Ty Cobb: 34.5" x 38 oz
Lou Gehrig: 36" x 41oz                                      Ruben Sierra: 34.5" x 36 oz
Honus Wagner: 33" x 38 oz                               Roberto Clemente: 35" x 36 oz
Alfonso Soriano: 35" x 36 oz                             Frank Howard: 37" x 35 oz
Julio Franco: 35" x 36 oz                                   Bobby Bonds: 35" x 37 oz
Dick Allen: 36" x 40 oz                                     Joe DiMaggio: 35" x 42 oz

These players figured out on their own that a heavy bat would give them extra distance and power.
This was confirmed scientifically in 1991 by engineers Terry Bahill and William Karnavas who developed
the "Bat Chooser". Laser beams were used to measure bat speed and players were given 8 succeedingly heavier bats to swing.
The idea was to find the players optimum bat weight where his bat speed did not drop enough to effect the extra power obtained
by using a heavier bat. They found that on average, 40 oz was the optimum bat weight for a Major League player.

Bat weight vs Bat speed vs Bat control
by Tom Berrywinkle
The average bat used in the Majors today is 34" long and weighs 32 oz.
So why don't todays players use heavier bats?

The main reason todays players prefer lightweight bats is probably because they grew up using lightweight aluminum bats.
That is what they are used to. More bat control and ease of checking your swing is an advantage of using a lighter bat,
but I believe that Major League power hitters are not be reaching their full potential because they are afraid to
use a heavier bat. I guess if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Bat weight vs Swing weight and Long Bats
by Tom Berrywinkle
A 32 oz end loaded bat will swing "heavier" than a 32 oz small barrelled bat because the center of gravity is farther away
from the handle on the end loaded bat. With all things being equal, you will be able to hit the ball harder "farther" with an end
loaded bat. In other words, if you can swing the end loaded bat at the same bat speed as the small barrelled bat, the ball will
come off the end loaded bat at a higher mph which directly correlates to more distance if hit at the proper trajectory.

Did you know that the bat speed of a 36" bat is about 4 mph faster than the bat speed of a 32" bat when swung at the same
speed (as measured at the sweet spot). So, don't  be afraid to experiment. On days when you are feeling exceptionally strong,
go ahead and try a longer bat and see what happens.

For those of you who don't like to grip up, I have found that the swing weight of a 33" x 37oz is about the same as the swing weight
of a 34" x 35.5oz, which is about the same as the swing weight of a 35" x 34oz, which is about the same as the swing weight of a 36"
x 32.5oz. In other words, if the bat style you use is the same for each suceeding length, and you grip each bat at the same place on the
handle, you would need to subtract 1.5oz of weight off the bat for each inch of length that is added to get approximately the same swing
weight. If you don't mind gripping up, you can adjust the swing weight of any bat, simply by gripping up higher or lower on the same bat,
which is what Pete Rose did. Most ball players already know this, especially the old-timers.

Pete Rose on plate adjustments and grip adjustments
He used 35"- 36" , 32-33 ounce bats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yae1KxRSq0g

How these Hall of Famers developed powerful bat momentum with heavy bats
Babe Ruth, Dick Allen (not inducted yet), Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, Barry Bonds
(not inducted yet)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whtQ4q14SMU

Bat Barrel Tipping is the hitting method used by most MLB superstars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWDhiAREMTs

Dick Allen interview on how he came to use giant bats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEq3sy6xTHs

MLB 2011 Maple bat restrictions has changed bat design
In 2011, MLB banned the use of any maple bat that wasn't made from an 85 oz. or greater billet.
They did this because big barrel thin handle bats were blowing up and splintering because they required light weight billets to make them.  
The lighter the billet weight the less dense the wood is. Most MLB maple bats today are made from 87/88 oz billets to achieve the weight
ratio to make the largest size barrel MLB approves.  Smart players go with slightly smaller barrel's with longer tapers using 90-92 oz billets
because they are more dense and stats have proven balls are driven further and faster using these types of bats so bat maker's spent a lot of
time developing model's in this range.  There are no billet weight restriction's (other than barrel size)  on Ash, because it doesn't splinter and
blow up like Maple. However, the same rule applies, the heavier the billet, the denser the bat. So don't expect any bat made from billets that
are lighter than 85 ounces, to last very long.

Proper bat grip for maximum bat speed
by Don Mattingly

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=don+mattingly+how+to+grip+bat#kpvalbx=_2FIsXsawCtmxytMPkIOD-AY24

Mookie Betts simple shoulder load technique

Copy and Paste the below link
https://www.tiktok.com/@hittingdoneright/video/7398544398423772458

What happens to a baseball when it hits a steel plate at over 1000 miles per hour ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqidD7kVnxY

Worlds longest homerun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_F9CxSmGOM

Bryce Harpers 36" x 47 ounce practice bat
https://www.natsenquirer.com/2011/02/bryce-harper-swinging-the-biggest-bat-on-earth.html

Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner and Joe Jackson Replica Bats -
interesting and humorous article

http://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?page=caple/offbase/050726&num=0

How to hit the high fastball

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=how+to+hit+the+high+fastball#fpstate=ive&kpvalbx=_CXBxYbPKEoulytMPyOC_8AQ35&vld=cid:f94e0b5d,vid:ZvMYDMl8lPk,st:0

Increase your bat speed quickly by training with a heavy bat

Resistance training, per se, did not improve bat velocity, but the combination of resistance
training and swinging a heavy bat did improve bat swing velocity.

https://www.houstonchronicle. com/texas-sports-nation/ astros/article/alex-bregman- bat-speed-houston-astros- 18696500.php

Will, from Baseball Bat Bros, swinging Monster Wood Bats:
See Will Taylor, from Baseball Bat Bros, swing a Babe Ruth model, 35"/40ounce and a Shoeless Joe Jackson model,
36"/38ounce wood bat.
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1603112823763009

How subtle changes in your bat grip and bat style can result in
better swing paths and huge payoffs: by Tom Berrywinkle
Subtle changes to an otherwise mechanically sound swing can result in huge payoffs. I believe that there is no "proper"
method of gripping the bat. Some players line up their middle knuckles, some rotate their grip more towards their fighting knuckles
and a few may even separate their hands slightly. Some players grip the bat tightly and others grip it loosely while waiting for the pitch.
Some players grip up and some wrap their pinky over the knob. From Bonds mushroom knob to Clemente's knobless, wood bat styles
can vary greatly and each style could change your swing path for better or worse. Bat length, bat swing weight and bat handle diameter,
can also make a huge difference. Moral of the story: if you are struggling at the plate and continue to do the same things
over and over, don't expect different results. I am not talking about major flaws in your swing, I am talking about very subtle changes to
an otherwise mechanically sound swing. A fraction of an inch at contact, is all it takes to change a pop-up into a line drive.

Copy and Paste the below link:
https://www.mlb.com/video/play-ball-bregman-on-grip

Tips for hitting with 2 strikes by Tom Berrywinkle
-Move a little closer to the plate----Minimize head and eye movement----Hands closer to your ear and closer to the pitcher----
Think outside, react inside----Don't reach back with hands for more power, just go straight to the ball----exhale slowly to slow
the game down----Don't try to do too much----Don't leave it up to the umpire----And remember that you don't have to have 2 strikes
to use this approach.

Things to look for when the pitcher is tipping his pitches by Alex Rodriquez

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https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Things+to+look+for+when+the+pitcher+is+tipping+his+pitches+by+Alex+Rodriquez#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:665edcad,vid:2VCJXYPkulU,st:0

Maintenance Free Pitchers Mound for under $200 in materials and a couple
hours of labor. 
(Will save you dozens of hours of work over the course of a season and your pitchers will love it )
Groundskeepers will tell you that the hardest and most time consuming part of taking care of a
baseball field is taking care of the pitchers mound. How would you like to learn how to build an
almost completely maintenance free pitchers mound that looks and feels like a regular clay mound,
but without all of the backbreaking maintenance. Sound too good to be true ? You won't believe how
easy this is. To get my time tested groundskeeping secret, all you have to do is order 2 wood bats
from us, and I will send you complete instructions.

Why bat barrel diameter is not that important:
As you can see from the diagram below, the area of the bat where you need to hit the ball for hard contact, is exactly the same for a maximum
diameter bat as it is for a smaller diameter bat. This is why Joe Jackson had no problem posting a lifetime .356 batting average with his 2-3/8"
diameter barrel, Black Betsy bat and Babe Ruth hit 714 lifetime homeruns with 2-1/2" diameter bats during his career.

The only thing a max barrel bat does for you, is it may turn a few more swing and misses into foul tips over the course of your career 
(most of which will be foul tip strike outs anyway). The flip side of that though, is you will pop out more. So it would be a wash.

How to fix a broken bat:
Many wood bats can be repaired, as long as the break is not too bad. If repaired properly, they can be just as strong or stronger than the
original bat. They are great for use in batting practice and are actually strong enough for game use. However, technically, they would be
illegal to use in a games.

Step 1: Using a flat head screwdriver or small chisel, carefully pry the wood apart as much as possible without breaking it.
If the bat has a grip and the break runs under it, you will need to remove it.
Step 2: Replace the chisel with a small piece of wood (a broken pencil works well).
Step 3: Now squeeze wood glue onto both surfaces (I use Tighbond 3). Let gravity take the glue as far down the barrel as possible.
A little compressed air will also help this process or you can blow on it to help push the glue as far down as possible.
Make sure the glue is covering all of the newly exposed surfaces of the break. Also a good idea to mark where you will
be drilling for the screws before gluing.
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Step 4: Using small pipe clamps, start the clamping process. Space the clamps approx 1" apart. Keep any excess glue wiped off
with a rag as you go. Use a cordless drill with hex head bit to tighten clamps. Allow to dry overnight before removing the clamps.
Step 5: Then drill pilot holes for 3/4" to 1" long drywall screws approx 1.25" apart over the whole length of the break using a drill bit
that is slightly smaller diameter than the drywall screws. Countersink is also needed so screws heads will be flush with surface of bat.

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How to lessen the chance of breaking your high quality wood game bat:

Do’s and Dont’s to lessen chance of breakage:

• Do not use in batting practice except for soft toss and T work.
• Do not hit weighted balls of any kind
• If you feel you must use in BP, use rubber balls with a little bounce.
• Do not store bats in the sun in the trunk of your car for more than a couple of hours at a time.
• Do not store your bats in a heated room during the winter heating season
• Do not pound the knob of the bat onto the ground or hard surface to get the donut off.

• Do store your bats in a place that is a little humid, such as garage, un-heated basement or breezeway
• Do get a couple of “beater” bats to use in batting practice
• Do keep your bat if you break it. It may be fixable and will become your beater bat. (see instructions above on how to fix it.)

How to clean pine tar off your wood bat:

Watch this youtube clip:

https://youtube.com/shorts/ztHdJckTB3E?feature=share

Testimonials

THANK YOU BOB! PERFECT. A PIECE OF ART. I WILL SEND FOR ANOTHER COUPLE SMALLER TYPES I USED TO SWING BACK IN THE DAY.            KEITH. 

Bob

Good evening Bob,
I received my new bat today that you remade for me and you went beyond my expectations. It feels and looks
exactly like my old bat and I can’t wait to swing it. I’m sure once the guys see my bat they’ll be contacting you to make their own custom bat.
Thank you Bob for bringing my bat back to life.
Thanks again, Mike

Bob, 
Received my bats yesterday. They are so gorgeous I don't want to use them! 
I'm going to greatly enjoy experimenting with these various weights and sizes.
Can't wait to demonstrate the Babe Ruth equivalent size bat to our HS kids! It's a great training bat 
but I'm hoping a few of the stronger kids will learn they can handle a much bigger bat.
I suspect I'll be wanting a few more by X-mass.

Thanks again,
Tom
    

Above bats still have the ends on them. If you have some woodworking tools,
and you want to finish the bats yourself, this is the way to go.