Julian Millichamp makes a bat while the customer waits

Julian Millichamp offers the rare opportunity of sharing the bat making process with the customer

[@karlmylnere5712]

I have a bat made by Julian in 1993 when he was at M and H in Taunton, believe it or not it is Still in superb condition and is still played, many people, over the years have borrowed it and been absolutely astonished at its balance and power, just a marvellous example of the bat makers art. J M is a master.

[@bilalmalik5002]

Mind Blowing, Bet that you could pick up the best Bat from the leading Manufacturers like Gray-Nicholls, GM, Kookaburra, SS or CA but you won't get the same service and durability out of them like you will by one masterfully crafted by an experienced Bat maker.

[@rokhnroll]

@@bilalmalik5002 I think Gray-Nicholls are still hand made in a small village in the England 10 bats per day if I remember I think it was a video by Ade Edmonson the wingman of Rik Mayall

[@dt2419]

@@rokhnroll Gray Nicolls are an Australian brand and are crafted in India and Australia. You may be thinking of GM.

[@rokhnroll]

@@dt2419 Nope Gray-Nicolls is the longest-running bat making firm in the United Kingdom, at 162 years old. The factory is based in Robertsbridge in East Sussex, always making cricket bats from the highest quality English Willow, grown on our own land up and down the country.

[@dt2419]

@@rokhnroll oh yeah no you’re right mate, my mistake, I was having a mental blank and forgot that while Gray nics is huge in Aus it wasn’t actually founded here. Don’t know how it slipped my mind to be honest.

[@pawzillasmash]

that's what i call a perfect service

[@Bhatti5855875]

lets hope this art gets transferred forward. Increasingly becoming rare by the day.

[@dropoutsproduction4831]

That customer is a paid actor.

[@fucktheworld1207]

A very "wooden" preformance by the actor, i thought :P

[@jasonswift7098]

No he is not.

[@nikhilmorey2672]

Whatever the actor is doing here .. doesn't matter .. Julian Milichamp is a household name in the art bat-making..the quality of the bats he makes shall matter more than the .. actor's performance in the video

[@SuperPrudo]

millchamp made bats for gillchrist you nong

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

does it really matter?

[@aviXex]

That’s the world record for putting fastest grip 😂

[@cessrcd]

Brilliant video and walk through sir!!! I'd be happy to own a bat made by a man who handles tools like you do.

[@tonyknight9912]

Incredibly skillful, lovely to watch.

[@jamesgilmore6226]

Good job he’s good at making cricket bats because his acting skills ain’t to great 😂

[@mycricketpassion]

Great craftmanship, excellent bat shapes for young players to drive and hit boundaries

[@syntheticnz2917]

Give the guy a break, he's been doing it for years, can you's make one as good as him!

[@harrylambley7454]

What tools did you use?

[@billybank2012]

'that is an absolute beautiful bat' .... couldnt agree more ....

[@dropoutsproduction4831]

Salute to every bat artist

[@9356079]

Nice craftmanship

[@krishnakanthNelluri007]

Great craftsmanship

[@damodars831]

one of the best bat ever

[@bellacollinsadventurous9202]

Wow what a straight bat,An Ideal choice 👍🏻

[@zlife7890]

is that ready to use?

[@littlepuppy101]

The handle has only 2 rubber inserts. Is it as good as from the ones we get with 3 inserts?

[@SARANSH.GURJAR07]

Where is this shop man!!

[@Itsshah81]

Very nice handcrafted bat

[@CricFixUSA]

I watch almost 2-3 times in a week like a repeated movie. Sad to hear he not making any bats anymore but as a pod shaver I miss him and one day I wish make bats like rather than just repairing 🙏🏼

[@sanglunnguite4888]

Up until the last minute, i thought he was making a cricket ball

[@seanseoltoir]

Reminds me of the "paddle" that one of the teachers at my school in 7th grade used to "impart negative reinforcement" for unacceptable behavior. The difference is that he had holes drilled in it so it whistled as it was coming towards your back / backside. I had bruises from my shoulders to my ankles after one such encounter with him.

[@rupammedhi9943]

So delightful to watch..

[@vjimmy12]

How much it cost for that bat in GBP ?

[@sourabhmahour7887]

Look at that boy's arms and legs 😂😂😂

[@leonhingston7511]

Nicely made bat. Only thing I don't like is the stickers. Would hope that the bat gets knocked in before use and an oiling before applying that cover sheet. Wish the customer knew how to test the bat. Not just stand in the stance with it ......

[@walter3614]

Leon Hingston the face does the same job as oil on the face

[@Ghaz002]

damn, this makes me wish i played cricket and lived in australia

[@dancingdudzz4306]

Nice work

[@nikhilbhandare3796]

Nice art done you screaming cat!!👍 Great job. By the way I've just 1 question is the - which willow you had used to make bats?. Ohh it's obviously will be english willow. But still you Australians have your own willow villow??

[@michaelnowak4078]

Sir," GREAT CRICKET BATS" How much and can I get one in Canada?

[@leopardcricket8647]

He is pod shaver master Mr Julian Millichamp. I was meet him When I was worked in Ms Ranson Sports Industry india 🇮🇳 Punjab Jalandhar

[@googlymasters6291]

WHAT IS THE PRICE OF THE BAT

[@kq5376]

Price?

[@saiyedmurtaza4603]

where do i get raw linseed oil

[@Persadish]

This makes me want to take up pod shaving. Too bad there's no one in Canada who can teach this skill.

[@mohammedjaved9667]

Good technique by hand ...

[@prashant_Shingade]

the way that guy was testing the bat I'm sure he got selected for under 14 squad...

[@dihanabrar8323]

hahahhahaha

[@Toto-yk3wo]

Lucky to be using a screaming cat pro, I was shocked who gave it to me, my neighbor

[@sureshsomani8416]

Prise kya he bate ka

[@hello120494]

How long does this process take?

[@Mububban23]

For someone with the skills, tools and experience of Julian Millichamp, I'd guess less than 2 hours per bat, but that's just a guess based on my own (very) limited woodworking experience.

[@jaywindross6693]

Took him about 3 hours to make mine.

[@dontknowman3]

good job

[@loveydarl]

Awesomeness

[@jahangirhamd]

just a pigeon, who chooses his bat

[@subi_20]

sir i want this bat how can i contact with you

[@wildgun95]

This dude can brag all he wants but there are underpayed craftsman in pakistan and india which make just as good bats for a fraction of the price.

[@georgegoodman848]

True but still a good bat

[@chiragmoily5802]

wildgun95 yar it's a skill and it's not about who is better or not it's love for cricket and these guys don't make a fortune too! Unless he has 1000"s of buyers :)

[@YoullNeverguess43]

wildgun95 Then his self-employed isn't he?

[@wildgun95]

Youll Neverguess ??

[@aidanmorrison946]

he's just showcasing the bats he makes for people and plus if he says the bat is shit and doesnt brag a little bit, then people woundn't want the bat eh

[@jamesbell6972]

Hey mate, I live in ballarat and heard you used to live in daylesford, is there any chance I can get a custom bat if I tell you my batting details? Please reply

[@sultanabran1]

i hear crickets....

[@lukep5627]

@@sultanabran1 he retired in 2014. i got a bat made by him, back foot play is my strength, he made a special bat with a lower middle. it was deadly.

[@karansangar1366]

so nice bat

[@msdmk2538]

bat price

[@sethwhite1800]

He probly just plays backyard cricket lol

[@dropoutsproduction4831]

Seth White He is a paid actor.

[@mudassarmumtaz82]

And solitair cricket delivers his bat as far as australia

[@vaibhavkhandare3569]

While 200rs daily wage bat worker in meerut : hold my wood

[@hiterarhaan275]

Wow....I want that bat too

[@aalifshaik]

great piece of wood

[@YoullNeverguess43]

AALIF SHAIK Well it wasn't knocked and you can clearly tell it hasn't been oiled

[@cqwt6103]

Mixed feelings when it comes to Julian's bats. Had a Millichamp & Hall 30 years ago and it was the best bat I ever used. Without a doubt would hold up against any bat made today. A fantastic middle. A great bat. On that basis I bought my young bloke a made to order Screaming Cat sight unseen over the internet in 2010. Without a doubt the worst bat I ever bought. Had a huge knot in the middle of it and it was clear an attempt was made to remove it. End result being a large dead spot right where the sweet spot should have been. You win some you lose some.

[@rollsrs1]

The guys batting technique is awful!

[@akkinana]

true ...... he did not seem to have an idea of whats going on

[@gurjotsingh8056]

That straight drive will get him caught behind or in the slips every time

[@steffensamlal1854]

Maybe he's a beginner

[@arranmc182]

If he's a beginner he's defiantly doing it wrong getting a custom bat made then lol

[@ashishjacob9048]

Maybe he is appointed by him to show his work and maybe advertise for the company

[@ronanhunt5256]

what type of sander does he use?

[@seeker9257]

colonel sanders

[@dwaipayandattaroy9801]

Ya one piece bat i need one, but full size

[@jaspreet112233]

that's a great bat well made, I don't like the screaming cat Stickers though, they are that good in appearance, overall a great bat

[@vk2604]

Superb...U r a jem of a craftsman..Mr.Julian Millichamp.

[@inaayaaizah7318]

awesome

[@ajitrout1302]

I'm from Indian .How can I get one of your bat ?

[@vedpatil8615]

Limited Edition Year Of The Pig Ducky One 2 Mini

[@Pranav_m_Mistry]

Hey Julian.. The passion in your craft is commendable.. but the dude who you making a bat for doesn't have a proper stance or a backlift to test the bat.. hope I will get a custom made one too.. I am a left hander.. My strengths are cover, square, straight, leg glance & hook. I am weak at tackling good length at leg and advancing towards them. I would like to come back foot swiftly and defend them accurately or sweep or on drive. But I reaction time is slow with my 1.25 kg Adidas Pellara. What should i be looking for if I go for a custom made which will help me improve my game. and timing.

[@albertkelly7129]

+Pranav Mistry lol

[@neeko9101]

+Albert Kelly lol

[@albertkelly7129]

+JAG Chaser :)

[@neeko9101]

+Albert Kelly clearly a high quality batsmen lol

[@albertkelly7129]

JAG Chaser he forgot to mention douchebaggery as another strength...

[@Lukeyates1]

Poundland millichamp and hall

[@kektikaushik9782]

What is its cost in indian ruppes

[@seeker9257]

2 cows. 5 goats and 3 of your sisters.............pay up

[@mdhasib5786]

Nice

[@kellyrussell9500]

Goes out to buy expensive bat but can't use it

[@Debbiebabe69]

Is this guy anything to do with 'Millichamp + Hall - British Batmakers from Britain'?

[@jaywindross6693]

Yes. That was before he went to Puma

[@willblessing9439]

Yes prime English willow is the best

[@RahulKumar-pp5iv]

It's original bat by handmade

[@kuramixes6319]

Is this brand now mh?? (Millichamp and hall)

[@neeko9101]

CluelessJake it's called screaming cat boss based in australia

[@emmabrazier5851]

There is also a UK based company called Millichamp and Hall.

[@jasonswift7098]

Made in Western Australia.

[@AliAhmed-yz8qo]

TBH that's a pretty ordinary-looking bat...

[@TheRabi008]

Hay Dude don't forget to knock your bat well before use it.

[@hammadjahangir1404]

Wait!! He didn't pay for the bat..

[@Varshney09]

How about bat's price. .ask him before he leaves you factory 🤣🤣🤣

[@billysinnott5297]

I have an old bat and I won't to sand and oil it

[@dwaipayandattaroy9801]

Ki bolen malik ?

[@saarthaksaxena1245]

i dont think the willow was pressed

[@aussienscale]

my goodness, do you even know who this guy is ? do you even know how a cricket bat is made and what the process is ?

[@dhonidhamaka1]

aussienscale haha most people fom subcontinent don't know him!!

[@jerinization]

+Saarthak Saxena - Mate... Please... The cleft he took, was already pressed...\

[@anshumoymukherjee9217]

+dhonidhamaka1 buddy im from the subcontinent and i know about mr Millichamp and ur user name suggests ur an indian! ppl in the subcontinent know a little about mr Millichamp but i was really surprised to know many know about mr james laver (the best bat maker in the world according to me) I own two special reserve cricket bats custom made u would be surprised to know mr james made me the special reserve willow grade bat with 40mm edges no concaving!!!!!!!! and if u know anything about bats u would think that would be a super power full bat and very heavy upto 2;15 pounds but suprisingly it weighed just around 2;9 2;9.1..... thats handcraftsmanship at its best sachin sanath jayawardene all these legends had contact with sir JAMES LAVER THAT IS ONE HECK OF A TALENTED GUY

[@MILSWANCAs]

So the customer doesnt pay

[@Anraj_creation]

No money where the shop i am comming

[@moinshah2807]

I think the customer even do not know how to hold a bat and play cricket

[@TigerClickz]

Julian gives cricket bats for free. Isn't it??

[@wendellfugate9069]

The nets. Sorry. Have m a NY black marks obscuring my screen, so have to guess a bit when typing.

[@Ajklens]

Gr8

[@devparsram8193]

can I come and visit u

[@palashxxx]

lol bat wood need to press first

[@freddymarcel-marcum6831]

It's nice to see things like this that are handmade by a professional who knows a hell of a lot more about joining two pieces of wood together with glue than your average dude. This is the way things SHOULD be made that matter to you, be it your watch or fishing pole or a good suit. We today are surrounded by rubbish from China (like your device you're reading this on) and mass made bats from Asia just don't have the soul like these. Forget cost and money, I'd rather have a SC even as a splash bat for a lifetime rather than a new Slazenger or GN Indian log every few seasons, wouldn't you? Supporting Aussie business too!😌

[@bru8]

indian made slazenger or gm bat are total shit and a waste of money.and practically nobody uses it for matches or even net practice because: . from the view of an indian it's costly a bat with same edge measure of SS or SG would be better and worth the money

[@wendellfugate9069]

Find craftsmanship. Want to try one in thenets or possibly buy one.

[@tamiltecnology6166]

How much is bad will come

[@ashishjacob9048]

Sir can u make me a bat....... Cuz I play for a club now we are in the international league......

[@seeker9257]

international league of lying cunts maybe

[@syedzeeshanali8391]

small bat

[@QasimKhan-eb3rc]

3:20 got a good pickup😂😂 He didnt pick up the bat😂

[@Gr1c3yF1asc0]

Must of chosen the bat based on him being ambidextrous says the pick up feels great as he picks it up right handed, then says the bottom hand feels great as he bats left handed, then again reverts to being right handed when he's finished shaping the bat hell of bat and player in that case bad actor though.

[@dancingdudzz4306]

Mr also want bat

[@alexroden8009]

The most awkward batting technique ever. Damon come on maaaate.

[@ashishjacob9048]

😂

[@davidjohn510]

This guy doesn't even know how to hold a bat properly 😔😔😔 And he is here for professional bat