Check out these KNOCKERS!

I know its been played out, but I just can't resist. Turned a few out for GS III. One is even ribbed for the fishes pleasure. May make a few more.

nice work eric.  I like the one with the grooved handle

Beauties!    What kind of wood?

Michael

Are any lead filled. I need one of those. I think we were going to trade an anchor. I can't duh remember

Are any lead filled. I need one of those. I think we were going to trade an anchor. I can't duh remember

They are not lead filled but they got some heft to them. I chose dense heavy wood on purpose. I sure we can swing a trade

Can I get one with a little LED embedded in the whackin' end so it lights up when I dispatch my catch like my kid's shoes when he runs on pavement?   

Nice work, Eric.

Eric   

Can I get one with a little LED embedded in the whackin' end so it lights up when I dispatch my catch like my kid's shoes when he runs on pavement?   

Nice work, Eric.

Eric   

Dont tempt me....If could find that gizmo I may just make it happen

Do you make Baseball Bats also?
Nice work Eric, MattS made me one.

Do you make Baseball Bats also?
Nice work Eric, MattS made me one.

I wish. The lathe I have only has a 18-20inch bed between centers so it would be a real small bat....Well, like what I just made. MattS and I seem to be trying to one up each other. I need him to show me that wrap he did on his knockers.

Here's mine...repeated blows to the head usually do the job.

The first rule of fight club.....

can you hollow out the end of one of them and put some cork in it?  i want to be like sammy sosa.

I think Malibu-2 just needs to open his hand and he can hold it.... More bat speed the better!

Those look good ewb!  What kind of woods did you use? 

The rope handles are easy to do.  It is just called a french whipping.  Basically just half hitches run up the handle.  I cut in a long groove for the rope to lay into, and try to judge the depth to make the handle level with the wood when tied up.  I use a fid to pull the rope tight to avoid rope burns.  I learned that the hard way.  I usually use cotton for traditional rope work, but nylon is tougher and burns the skin without a pulling aid. 

They are not hard and I would be glad to show you.  I want to try a double whip on one as well.  The turks heads are really not too hard either, just takes some time.



I found some gaff hooks the other day.  I want to do some nice gaffs.  I have about 34" between centers on my lathe.  I should be able to do some 2-2 1/2 foot gaffs.

I wouldn't say we are one up'ing each other; rather we are feeding off each other's ideas and inspiration.  A cool thing really and keeps a person inspired.

Good work!  Matt

Wished I could be there with you folks to try out my mexican knocker