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Equipment => Bats => Bat Care => Topic started by: Blazer on August 16, 2011, 09:26:37 PM

Title: Sanding Down To Reduce Weight
Post by: Blazer on August 16, 2011, 09:26:37 PM

I am wondering if it is possible to sand down the bat to get a couple of ounces down.If it is possible,Do I sand down all around or just the face?Cheers

Title: Re: Sanding Down To Reduce Weight
Post by: Buzz on August 16, 2011, 09:38:36 PM

I will take a while, but you can do it. you should take the weight off the back of the bat, trying to keep it in the same shape as it us currently. leave the front of the bat alone.

I am sure some of the bat makers can give better guidance.

Title: Re: Sanding Down To Reduce Weight
Post by: hell4leather cricket on August 16, 2011, 09:51:48 PM

You will have red raw hands if you wanted to loose 2 ounces by hand sanding .

Title: Re: Sanding Down To Reduce Weight
Post by: Canners on August 16, 2011, 09:53:33 PM

Would taking 2 ounces off reduce performance?

Title: Re: Sanding Down To Reduce Weight
Post by: Blazer on August 16, 2011, 10:00:40 PM

I guess I am better off sticking to professional weight reduction service.Its a precision SAF erus,don't want to reduce its performance.

Title: Re: Sanding Down To Reduce Weight
Post by: Buzz on August 17, 2011, 08:12:01 AM

Speak to Andy and ask him to do it - the best way in this case, in my view.

Title: Re: Sanding Down To Reduce Weight
Post by: armie on September 20, 2011, 12:59:01 PM

I once sanded half an ounce down and my hands hurt big time. Obviously it was done with a sand paper so it was a real pain. Might be a good idea to take it to a pro.

Title: Re: Sanding Down To Reduce Weight
Post by: tim2000s on September 20, 2011, 03:57:56 PM

Get your power belt sander on it and make a huge mess of the bat... It will never be the same again!

Title: Re: Sanding Down To Reduce Weight
Post by: uknsaunders on September 20, 2011, 04:01:09 PM

Detail sanding and a bit of tlc works fine. Shaved an uneven edge down nicely last night.

Title: Re: Sanding Down To Reduce Weight
Post by: Simmy on September 20, 2011, 05:15:42 PM

power sander! easy take 2 ounce off