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Typical row of cricket bat willow growing in the English country side
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English Willow - takes 15 - 20 years to grow and 5 mins to cut down
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Cutting the willow into rolls
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The willow rolls
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Splitting the rolls
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Grading the clefts
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The cleft as the batmaker receives it
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Machining
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Pressing the blade
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Quality cane handles
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Splicing the handle and clefts
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Fitting the handles
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Pob shaver tools
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Shaping the blade
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Hand shaping
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Sanding
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More sanding
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Binding the handle
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Boning the blade
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Branding the bat
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Oiling and knocking in
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Polishing
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Scuff cover and stickers are applied
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