Leatherstocking Wood Bat Mill Tour

Oneonta, New York · Est. 1994

Ever Wonder How a
Major League Bat Is Made?

Come find out. Just 15 minutes from Cooperstown All Star Village.

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The Leatherstocking Wood Bat Mill Tour takes you inside a real, working hardwood mill — not a museum, not a gift shop. Hard hats on, you'll follow the wood every step of the way.

We've been milling hardwood here since 1994, and our wood ends up in the hands of players at the highest level of the game. This is where it all starts.


What You'll See

From Raw Log to Pro-Grade Bat

Step 01
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Raw Logs In

Real hardwood logs arriving at the mill door — the same material destined for professional hitters.

Step 02
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Hand-Split Billets

Each billet is hand-split to keep the grain running perfectly straight — the foundation of a bat that won't break.

Step 03
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The Kiln

Wood is kiln-dried to exacting moisture levels before it ever touches a lathe — a step most people never think about.

Step 04
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CNC Shaping

State-of-the-art CNC machines turn, sand, and finish professional-grade bats right in front of you.

Duration
~1 Hour
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Hard Hats
Provided
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Online Limit
9 Per Slot
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Minimum Age
10 Years Old

Plan Your Visit

Everything You Need to Know

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Location
Oneonta, NY — just 15 minutes from Cooperstown All Star Village and 30 minutes from Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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What to Wear
Part of the tour is outdoors — dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. No Crocs, sandals, or cleats.
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Large Groups (10+)
Book multiple time slots online, or call us at 607-436-9082 and we'll sort it out.
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Don't Leave Without Stopping By the Gift Shop

Pick up souvenirs made right here in the mill — including the Mill Tour Souvenir Trophy Bat, turned and finished on site.

Ready to Go Behind the Scenes?

Book Your Mill Tour

Online reservations are limited to 9 people per slot. Slots fill fast on summer weekends — reserve yours below.

IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION
1 Hour Tour  ·  Hard Hats Provided  ·  Maximum 9 Guests  ·  Age 10+  ·  Closed-Toe Shoes Required

Groups of 10+? Call 607-436-9082