Company creates durable bats

 
MARK KRAM | Published: July 26, 2009   

WARREN, N.J. — Curiously enough, it began one day when Ward A.R. Dill looked out his window and saw that an apple tree branch had fallen in his yard. With a love for woodworking that dates back to his teenage years, the 56-year-old Dill took it inside and placed it on his lathe, only to realize that it was far too unseasoned to use for any artistic purpose. So he spliced it into 50 wedges and created a vase, which he liked well enough to duplicate later in cherry for his wife. Gazing upon it as he held it in his hands, it occurred to him how strong the design appeared.

Advertisement

MLB VIDEOS


And it was then that "a light bulb” clicked on in his head. The baseball fan in him began to think: "I wonder what this would look like as a bat?”

"Suddenly, I...
View full article on Oklahoman.com

How do I get Full Access?




If you prefer your thoughts to appear in The Oklahoman's Opinion section, we encourage you to submit a letter to the editor.

Ads by Yahoo!

Mortgage Rates Hit 2.50%
White House Program Cuts Up to $1k off Monthly Payments! (2.90% APR)
www.SeeRefinanceRates.com
New Rule in WASHINGTON:
(APR 2013): If You Pay For Car Insurance You Must Read This Immediately
www.ConsumerFinanceDaily.com

Sports Photo Galleriesview all