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Title: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: morgzy10 on May 17, 2013, 08:05:22 PM
I could either be being seriously retarded but nothing is sticking to my bat!!
Anti scuffs or fibre tape!

What could be causing this?

I don't think it's an over oiling as I only oiled it once.....

Any ideas guys?
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: Nickauger on May 17, 2013, 08:08:11 PM
Oil still wet perhaps?
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: morgzy10 on May 17, 2013, 08:08:50 PM
It was oiled last a month and a half ago....
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: Blazer on May 17, 2013, 08:09:19 PM
What bat is it ?. It's probably well finished. Maybe a very light sanding using superfine paper and removal of sawdust will help.
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: morgzy10 on May 17, 2013, 08:15:04 PM
It's a ricochet 1000. I've given it a fine sand and wiped it down numerous times and still no stick
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: imogzyboy on May 17, 2013, 08:18:08 PM
Does the wood feel dry? Or does it feel quite moist
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: morgzy10 on May 17, 2013, 08:21:24 PM
Maybe a touch moist but I no residue on fingers or Paper towels. Nothing.   I'm not a noggin on bat moisture so apologies
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: Blazer on May 17, 2013, 08:24:38 PM
I had similar trouble getting a sticker on to a bat. I pulled the sticker out first time it didn't stick and resulted in the fine particles coating the stickers making it sticking back difficult again. You could also try warming the scuff sheet gently and try again.
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: morgzy10 on May 17, 2013, 08:27:31 PM
Tried heating sheet and also fibre tape as I know it loosens the glue.   Would it be an idea to put a light heat to dry it out a smidge
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: Blazer on May 17, 2013, 08:31:10 PM
Try a different scuff sheet maybe and if that doesn't stick , not a clue.
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: morgzy10 on May 17, 2013, 08:32:32 PM
Tried 3 different sheets from two brands and absolute zilch
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: RossViper on May 17, 2013, 08:49:28 PM
too much oil, can be the only thing.

any pictures?
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: morgzy10 on May 17, 2013, 08:59:36 PM
Ill upload some tomorrow at work.  I'm tempted to give it a little bit of heat from a hair dryer.

Yes before anyone says it I am aware of the consequences if dry it too much
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: RossViper on May 17, 2013, 09:10:38 PM
Ill upload some tomorrow at work.  I'm tempted to give it a little bit of heat from a hair dryer.

Yes before anyone says it I am aware of the consequences if dry it too much

Its Saturday tomorrow, you've got to be at the club by 10.30
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: Bruce on May 17, 2013, 09:14:19 PM
Morgzy, of what quality is the sheet?
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: morgzy10 on May 17, 2013, 09:20:00 PM
I'm working tomorrow Ross.

And hammer edge, armourtec and just a standard sheet. 
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: armie on May 24, 2013, 09:26:33 AM
in such cases, place it on the face like you will do in normal case and use transparent tape to fix it with the bat. this may sound strange but it works rather well and the face protection is there too. Worked like a charm for me when there was the same problem with one of my bats.   
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: morgzy10 on May 24, 2013, 09:28:30 AM
i ended up using a hairdryer and rag to dry and wipe the excess oil,  worked a treat apart from the heartwood was a pain in the donkey to dry fully
Title: Re: Why is nothing sticking to my bat??
Post by: RossViper on May 24, 2013, 07:25:18 PM
i ended up using a hairdryer and rag to dry and wipe the excess oil,  worked a treat apart from the heartwood was a pain in the donkey to dry fully
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Good work.... glad you got it sorted.