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Equipment => Bats => Bat Care => Topic started by: vintagebat on December 21, 2013, 04:53:24 AM

Title: Question about oiling
Post by: vintagebat on December 21, 2013, 04:53:24 AM

I am a strong believer in oiling a bat to keep it at the right moisture level to help it last longer and prevent it from cracking. I have also read countless times to not get any oil near the splice area as it may loosen the handle. So is it ok to oil the shoulders? I understand that this area is prone to cracking but I don't want to oil it then find my bat with a loose handle.😐
Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Question about oiling
Post by: sgcricket on December 21, 2013, 06:16:00 AM

you can oil it lightly. just don't get it near the splice

Title: Re: Question about oiling
Post by: smokem on December 21, 2013, 06:37:01 AM

I believe it's only an issue on fairly old bats, as bat makers these days tend to use PVA glue instead of animal hide glue.

Title: Re: Question about oiling
Post by: vintagebat on December 21, 2013, 06:42:13 AM

OK thanks for justifying that.