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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: Overdrive on January 05, 2014, 04:55:24 PM

Title: Polishing Bats
Post by: Overdrive on January 05, 2014, 04:55:24 PM

Hi, i have seen a few videos where the batmaker is polishing the bat but applies some chalk coloured substance to the machine. I assume to make the bat white as they finish it. Anybody know what this is?

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 05, 2014, 05:28:07 PM

Would it be the polish?? Think I heard somewhere its a beeswax compound or a silicone polish used (different companies obviously use different methods).

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: Gingerbusiness on January 05, 2014, 05:40:43 PM

Yeah - That would be silicone wax.

Gives the bat a really high shine.

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: Overdrive on January 05, 2014, 06:44:05 PM

Thanks..i'm not sure it is silicone wax though

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: Overdrive on January 05, 2014, 06:50:46 PM

Just done a google...seems silicone on untreated wood is not a good idea.

Im convinced it is a chalk compound of some kind...any ideas?

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: Sam on January 05, 2014, 06:55:27 PM

Got any links to a video with it mate? Could help us work out what it was. The only thing I can think of is a beeswax and linseed oil compound.

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: Overdrive on January 05, 2014, 07:15:51 PM

I cant find it again. The salix one does'nt show what they put on but the results are the same. Its definately chalk based

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: Blank Bats on January 05, 2014, 07:26:30 PM

You are correct it Is a chalk based product that gives the white finish, it hides any discolour in the cleft.

I am beginning to prefer a more natural coloured looking blade

M

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: Overdrive on January 05, 2014, 08:10:57 PM

Great thanks, Do you know what product it is...homemade or off the shelf?

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: Tom on January 05, 2014, 10:15:15 PM

Depending on the maker, it could well be this

http://www.highlandhorn.com/polishing/vonax-750g-37.html (http://www.highlandhorn.com/polishing/vonax-750g-37.html)

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: Number 11 on January 06, 2014, 01:54:50 AM

Was going to say Vonax, it's pretty good on plastics and metals and doesn't much residue.

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: Overdrive on January 06, 2014, 03:59:05 PM

Is it used on wood though....they dont seem to mention it.

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: Tom on January 06, 2014, 05:49:23 PM

Yes

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: potzy248 on January 25, 2014, 08:10:29 AM

Sorry to bring up this old topic again but I am really keen to find out exactly what this chalk compound is. What exactly goes on a buffing wheel as i have the opportunity to get my hands on one and what type of electric motor could you use instead of a lath?

Sorry for all the questions.

Cheers

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: Number 11 on January 26, 2014, 05:57:24 PM

Any single phase 3/4 hp motor will do, just bolt on the relevant tapered screw spindle. Put the mop on as straight as possible, get it prepared (check YouTube for how to's), load up the mop with some Vonax polish and away you go. Practice pieces first till you get a good finish.

Title: Re: Polishing Bats
Post by: potzy248 on January 26, 2014, 06:04:26 PM

Thanks.