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Title: Bat wax and anti scuff sheets
Post by: Sam on August 11, 2012, 03:41:42 PM

Hey guys ,

Just wondering , after shaping the bat , do you still need to wax it if your putting on an anti scuff sheet (and if so , do you do it before or after putting it on)?

Thanks for any help in advance.

Title: Re: Bat wax and anti scuff sheets
Post by: junter97 on August 11, 2012, 05:31:50 PM

I'm no batmaker (although I would like to be!) but I'm guessing you don't have to wax the bat, but it is something basically every batmaker does as it makes the finish much better and helps the moisture levels (I think).

I'm guessing you're having a try at bat making or are you just wondering?

Title: Re: Bat wax and anti scuff sheets
Post by: ajmw89 on August 11, 2012, 05:43:47 PM

You can wax it before you put anti-scuff on. Just leave it 24 hours or so, as the anti scuff may not stick properly

Title: Re: Bat wax and anti scuff sheets
Post by: Sam on August 11, 2012, 06:17:06 PM

Ah , ok , thanks for the help guys. How much wax should be applied to a bat from a small 15ml tin?

Title: Re: Bat wax and anti scuff sheets
Post by: ajmw89 on August 11, 2012, 06:26:21 PM

I wouldn't know. I personally have a large tin of beeswax which does the same job. Polishes up quite nicely too. I just put 2 coats on and buffed each time.

Title: Re: Bat wax and anti scuff sheets
Post by: Sam on August 12, 2012, 11:00:06 AM

Does wax have the same affect as oiling? I've seen some things around saying waxing gives the bat a yellowish/dark tint.

Title: Re: Bat wax and anti scuff sheets
Post by: ajmw89 on August 13, 2012, 07:14:50 AM

I've found the wax makes the grains stand out more. I think it's just the bat wax that makes it yellow a bit, as it's essentially solid linseed oil.

Title: Re: Bat wax and anti scuff sheets
Post by: Sam on August 13, 2012, 06:48:53 PM

Seen around that some people use this : http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000TAR2Q6/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=diy

Any reviews?

Title: Re: Bat wax and anti scuff sheets
Post by: Joe on August 13, 2012, 06:59:40 PM

Quote from: Sam on August 13, 2012, 06:48:53 PM

Seen around that some people use this : [url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000TAR2Q6/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=diy[/url] ([url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000TAR2Q6/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=diy[/url])

Any reviews?

wouldnt use that, I've used it before and it doesnt behave well in general. the best stuff ive seen is the bat fudge from Dean, creates a lovely finish and brings out the grains without staining the bat much.

Title: Re: Bat wax and anti scuff sheets
Post by: ajmw89 on August 14, 2012, 08:57:52 AM

I used some finishing wax from B&Q.  Seemed to do the job quite well.

Title: Re: Bat wax and anti scuff sheets
Post by: Fezballoh on August 15, 2012, 10:09:49 AM

Sam: Briwax works for me but you must use it very sparingly or you end up with a mirror finish on the blade! Recently I've managed to finish a couple of bats just with the polish that's left on the lathe mounted mop I use.