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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: thedon on November 18, 2011, 03:47:23 PM
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Looking to refurb my bat, might also want to take an ounce off the toe. Which sander do you use and would you recommend it?
cheers
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random orbital sanders are always good because you get no sanding marks (very little anyway) couple of different grades on that and your away. ive just got a new one from axminster tools. was on offer but i think i grabed the last one. alternatively any electric sander will do and then finish with hand sanding of various grades. i do 120, 150,180 240 320 and 400. seems to give a good finish.
id also be careful as to taking weight out. a full refurb will prob deduct an oz or maybe 2 depending on condition of the bat. if your looking to improve the pick up then a refurb may help without taking extra from the toe. guess it depends how it picks up now
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I would go for a belt sander, for easy sanding of concaved bats. If you have none of your bats are concaved, then I would recommend this (which I have):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00206WARI/ref=asc_df_B00206WARI5294738?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B00206WARI
As it takes any sandpaper not just specific sheets, you just cut the sandpaper into size and clip it on. It is excellent for removing wood and the like.