March 2022 Turning Challenge

[Bill Boehme]

Spring is just around the corner which means that baseball isn't far behind. So, the challenge this month is to turn a baseball bat, but not an ordinary MLB regulation bat. The challenge is to turn a bat that is "different". Some examples are a bat that will get the fans excited, a bat to get more hits, a bat to get more strikeouts, etc. For inspiration, you can Google "Mark Sfirri rejects from the bat factory". The only two restrictions on size are that it has to be large enough to be seen with the naked eye and small enough that it can be turned inside your workshop. Have fun and make lots of shavings.

And now, the legal stuff:

• Only one entry per person and only one photo of the entry. This is a turning contest, not an old photo contest, LOL. So make sure your work is something you turned for the challenge.
• Turnings submitted for the March challenge must be started no earlier than March 2, 2022.
• Entries must be posted in this thread.
• The deadline for posting entries is midnight Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on March 24, 2022.
• Voting will take place March 25, 2022, through midnight UTC March 31, 2022.
• The winner might have to pass a lie detector test before collecting the prizes. Good luck, have fun, make shavings!!

When voting begins you are allowed one vote and once you have voted you won't be able to go back and change your vote. After you have voted you will be able to track the vote totals. The voting is secret (just like a real election) so nobody other than you can see who you voted for (not even the moderators/administrators). The voting will end at midnight UTC on March 31, 2022. In case of a tie vote, the forum moderators will gather in a virtual smoke-filled room to sort out the winner.

 

[Pamela Bozkurt]

I thought the pitchers tried to throw the ball through the holes!
NO????
Oops!

 

[Jerry Bridges]

Blazing Fastball

 

[Tim Starliper]

The latest in bat technology - the ambidextrous bat. Fails to work equally well for left handed and right handed batters. Comes with an exclusive no-money-back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, what do we care?

Patent pending. Not to be used for the other purpose. Void where prohibited. Results may vary. Nor responsible for lost or misplaced luggage. Do not taunt happy fun ball.

 

[Michael Nathal]

Always wanted to try one of these. Cherry, 24 inches long.

 

[Bernie Hrytzak]

St. Pats. Invitational! Cork , Cosmos

1/2 scale bat

 

[Bill Boehme]

This thread is now closed to further submissions. A poll will be posted later today for members to vote for their favorite bat.