FRESH FROM THE WORKSHOP

Every OX29 bat is individually handmade. These are finished and available now.

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I'm Sam, the batmaker behind OX29. Every bat I make passes through my hands, from hand-selecting the willow to pressing, shaping and finishing each one in my workshop.

I love what I do, and I'm constantly refining my craft. The aim is simple: for every bat I make to be better than the last.

MY STORY

Behind The Drawknife

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  • Inbox Fatigue

    Inbox Fatigue

    Samuel Cross

    I know it’s the same every year, for every brand, and perhaps I should grow thicker skin. But that doesn’t change how mind numbing it is to be requested for...

    Inbox Fatigue

    Samuel Cross

    I know it’s the same every year, for every brand, and perhaps I should grow thicker skin. But that doesn’t change how mind numbing it is to be requested for...

  • What Happens When You Order a Bat from the Handmade Workshop Stock?

    What Happens When You Order a Bat from the Hand...

    Samuel Cross

    Ever wondered what happens after you order an OX29 cricket bat? Take a look behind the scenes of our one-man workshop, from the moment your order arrives to the final...

    What Happens When You Order a Bat from the Hand...

    Samuel Cross

    Ever wondered what happens after you order an OX29 cricket bat? Take a look behind the scenes of our one-man workshop, from the moment your order arrives to the final...

  • Make Hay While the Sun Shines

    Make Hay While the Sun Shines

    Samuel Cross

    From April to August, life in a cricket bat workshop can become a balancing act. In this behind-the-scenes look at OX29 Bat Doctor's busiest period, I discuss the challenges of...

    Make Hay While the Sun Shines

    Samuel Cross

    From April to August, life in a cricket bat workshop can become a balancing act. In this behind-the-scenes look at OX29 Bat Doctor's busiest period, I discuss the challenges of...

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