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This listing is for the following items:
New Professional Birch Turning model 271 Baseball Bat
from Empire Bat Company 33"
Tim the Tie Man is now the exclusive distributor of the
Empire Bat Company! If you are looking for ATTRACTIVE high quality Baseball bats, look no further!
Professional Birch
271 / 33" Inches
Birch allows the hitter to enjoy the hardness of maple
along with the flexibility of ash. The length/weight ratio is -2 to -3. Known
as the most popular turning model today, the 271 provides both balance and
power. Recommended for those new and old to swinging wood.
About Empire Bat
Co.
Baseball is a game of Legends. Its about getting the
chance to be an everyday Hero; Empire Bat Co. was created on the bases, in the
dugout, and standing over home plate with that theory in mind. Empire Bat Co.
searched far and wide to bring the right lumber to market so the competitive
player can feel that confidence they get when swing the quality stick. The
problem is that most players walk into the "big box" stores and
choose a bat made for the masses. Empire Bat Co. was created to fill the gap
between the player and the manufacturers, as we are players ourselves who
understand what today's player is looking for in a bat. Lastly, we can bring
our bats to the players at affordable prices.
A baseball bat is only as good as the wood it’s made
from. The selection process begins with the inspection of the rough timbers.
After the kiln drying process, the maple and ash timbers are stacked on
stickers, allowing the free movement of air throughout. The temperature is
constant and the wood is acclimatized to the environment in the shop. The
moisture content is brought down to an average of 6 percent before the rough
timbers are milled down to rough billet dimensions. Empire inspects the wood
again, selecting for straight, flat grain, no cathedral or arched grain is
used. The grain is then counted. 6 to 10 per inch is ideal for pro grade bats.
Next, Empire checks for knots as well as knot saddles. These are prone to
popping out and many are overlooked by some companies just trying to get any
bat out of every billet.
Empire mills each rough billet to the size it will be
when we take it to the lathe. Empire inspect these billets again, searching for
hidden bark pockets, pin knots, and twist. Any billets with these problems and
defects are removed.
Then each blank is weighed. Wood density varies. Even
billets of the same weight can yield the same model and length of bat but with
a different weight.
Once all the blanks are weighed, they are stacked in
separate categories, based on the model and length they will become.
The next step is the lathe. The latest CNC technology is
utilized to take the billet and turn it into the appropriate bat model. Empire
offers 5 separate profiles, but with the barrel, handle, flare, and knob
options available on each one, you literally have over 10,750 bats to choose
from. It sounds impressive and it is. There is absolutely a bat for every
hitter!
Once the bat is turned, the next thing to check for is
vibration. The lathe weighs over 2700 pounds so any vibration is in the wood
itself. Vibration means the bat has a warp and even a slight one is a trip to
the scrap pile. Also, some knots that are not visible show up as vibration and
those too, are culled.
Next stage is sanding. Empire hand sand all the bats.
After years of hand turning on the lathe, we have found that sanding by hand is
the best way to get a feel for the life of the bat. Every bat gets sanded to
1200 grit and then hand burnished. Even with no finish yet applied, the bat is
now so clear, you can actually see a reflection in the wood, it’s that smooth!
Now the bat is pulled from the lathe and the finish is
applied. Everyone says they have the greatest secret finish in the world but
all good bat shops use a sealer and a good catalyzed finish which is applied
over the stain selected to give each bat its particular color. The catalyzed
finishes are harder and more durable, enhancing the woods’ own moisture
resistant qualities. Empire Bats actually are the best, at least everyone who
buys an Empire Bat says so! Truthfully, the finish is a 7 step process that
needs to allow 48 hours to cure.
After the initial clear coat, the bats are color sanded
and taken to the engraver. The logo, the model number are all engraved on each
bat. When you buy an Empire Bat it comes with engraving, much like the
traditional bat. It’s not an extra, it’s part of your bat. This is just one
aspect that separates us from our competition. It's the details.
After engraving, the final clear coats are applied, and
the final weight is taken. Your bat is now ready to ship.
The only complaint we receive is some players say their
bat is so beautiful they’re not sure if they should swing it or put it in a
glass case!
By not taking shortcuts in the selection, turning, and
finishing process, you may be assured that every bat will yield enhanced life
span, superior balance, maximum shock resistance and aesthetic appeal equal to
if not greater than any bat made, period.
To start your order, click on store link for the type of
bat you want.
Other Auctions and Items:
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on shipping costs. Just let me know which items so I can determine correct
shipping costs.
Handling time for orders:
Officially, I offer 1 day handling for all orders. However, I am able to ship same day on most
items. So, In most cases orders will be processed same business day from the
date when all payments are cleared. I
work very hard to achieve a high level of satisfaction with my customers in
this area. Please see my feedback for
confidence.
Shipping:
Please make sure the Ship-To address you input during
checkout is correct. I am not responsible for any wrong or undeliverable
addresses. I only ship to the 48
Continental United States. However, I will ship internationally and to other
U.S. Territories (ie. Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, etc.) but please
contact me for a quote. Foreign buyer;
e-mail for USPS Priority Mail International/Insured Quote. Please allow sufficient time for delivery and
contact me if you don't receive your package within 10 business days.
Payment:
Pay Pal only please.
It is your best protection as a buyer.
All my items require immediate payment. Unfortunately, I have had several buyers
purchase items and fail to follow-through with payment which is why I now
require immediate payment. If you would
like to make alternate arrangements please contact me for other options. I have worked many buyers in this scenario
successfully so please contact me.
Return Policy:
You may process a return for up to 14 days after
purchase. However, all items purchased
must be returned in the same condition as they were received in. All items must be unopened and sealed for
return. A 25% restocking fee will be
assessed for any item returned and not in the original condition.
Thank you for looking at my listing. I add new inventory
frequently so check back with me often eBay seller taur515, eBay store located
at http://stores.ebay.com/taur515
Best regards,
Tim "the tie man"
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