For each willow that is felled, two new trees are planted.
In this way the industry, countryside and the actual species are protected.
The cleft then undergoes various machining processes to be cut into the basic blade shape.
Once the blade has been correctly graded and machined, the next stage is pressing.
The blade is pressed up to 2,000lb per square inch.
The blade is now shaped with a draw knife.
During the shaping process, the bat is constantly tested for balance and form by the bat maker.
The bat will be both coarse and fine sanded through various drum and belt sanding machines.
Finally, the bat is waxed and polished, a rubber grip fitted to the handle and labeled.
The bat is now ready to ship.
