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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: dish2082 on May 27, 2015, 10:00:19 AM
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Hi All,
I recently bought a SS Ton LE bat from India. I was told it is already knocked in but champs at my club confirmed the bat was not knocked in. initially I used the bat in the net and couple of matches but realized it required knock in more.
I started knocking in with a mallet and after 2 weeks it has developed cracks along with the grains. I have attached the pictures. could you please share your experience and advice me if the bat is faulty ? and if yes, how to repair the same ?
Thank you,
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Cant see the pictures
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Can't see the pictures either but it doesn't sound like too much of an issue
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Thanks Guys for your quick reply.
It seems difficult to upload the pictures. it says "Cannot access attachments upload path!" error here.
is there any way I can put image or am I doing anything wrong ? the images are on my computer's hard drive and I am selecting a correct path.
Cheers,
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here are the images... Kindly advice.
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w34/dishadharmang/1_zpsbgjjznpj.jpg) (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/dishadharmang/media/1_zpsbgjjznpj.jpg.html)
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w34/dishadharmang/2_zps2cd3nq6u.jpg) (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/dishadharmang/media/2_zps2cd3nq6u.jpg.html)
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w34/dishadharmang/3_zpss9qwgdzm.jpg) (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/dishadharmang/media/3_zpss9qwgdzm.jpg.html)
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Not a problem. sand and re-oil.
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Not a problem. sand and re-oil.
Thanks for your reply. I had oiled the bat with 3 cots about 4 weeks ago. shall I oil it again ? and do I have to knock in again ?
Cheers,
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has it got wet?
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No just sand it again. I wouldn't oil it again. Is your oil new or very old? That looks like you have over oiled it then it has dried too quickly to me.
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has it got wet?
This is good question. last week when I was playing a match, there was a light rain and the ball was wet. I faced about 3-4 overs. would it have any impact ?
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No just sand it again. I wouldn't oil it again. Is your oil new or very old? That looks like you have over oiled it then it has dried too quickly to me.
sure. I will send it. do I have to knock in again ? thank you.
the oil was one year old.
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No you won't have to knock it in again. Just seen you played with it in the wet, that's probably the problem. Just sand it with a fine grit and it should be golden.
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And putting a scuff sheet would help imo...
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its just get wet and the wood swelled, when it dried it has split a bit.
Simply get out a sander and sand it off and it will be as good as new.
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No you won't have to knock it in again. Just seen you played with it in the wet, that's probably the problem. Just sand it with a fine grit and it should be golden.
Perfect. I will sand it with fine sand paper. thank you for your help.
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And putting a scuff sheet would help imo...
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I have already bought scuff sheet but just wanted to make sure the bat is dried as I oiled it 3-4 weeks ago.
Thanks for your reply,
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its just get wet and the wood swelled, when it dried it has split a bit.
Simply get out a sander and sand it off and it will be as good as new.
Thanks for your reply.
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3-4 weeks is a good time for a willow to soak oil....if you still have doubts then you can still sand it and then apply scuff sheet....
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3-4 weeks is a good time for a willow to soak oil....if you still have doubts then you can still sand it and then apply scuff sheet....
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I understand. I shall apply scuff sheet after a bit of sanding the surface. Cheers.
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cracks down the grains is not a problem, its a sine of a good bat, the cracks only happen because there is no suff sheet, apple the scuff sheet and everything will be fine
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cracks down the grains is not a problem, its a sine of a good bat, the cracks only happen because there is no suff sheet, apple the scuff sheet and everything will be fine
Thank you for your reply. I have now already applied the scuff sheet. cheers.
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Hi Champs,
after oiling my bat feels very heavy. it pings good but the weight has been increased. is there any way go get around this ?
just to let you know I oiled the bat 2 times and used tissue to make sure I do not over oil. it does not small the oil now. please help.
Cheers,
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Hi Champs,
after oiling my bat feels very heavy. it pings good but the weight has been increased. is there any way go get around this ?
just to let you know I oiled the bat 2 times and used tissue to make sure I do not over oil. it does not small the oil now. please help.
Cheers,
oiling will not make the bat feel heavier. No chance of oiling it that much to actually notice a difference. Unless it's been overdried and then left in a warm damp area where it could take on moisture it should weigh the same
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oiling will not make the bat feel heavier. No chance of oiling it that much to actually notice a difference. Unless it's been overdried and then left in a warm damp area where it could take on moisture it should weigh the same
it might be over dried but never put on damp area.
just that one match that I played was in light rain and the bat was wet a bit so I put that near by closed window to get some sun lights. would that make my bat heavier ?
Thanks for your reply.
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it might be over dried but never put on damp area.
just that one match that I played was in light rain and the bat was wet a bit so I put that near by closed window to get some sun lights. would that make my bat heavier ?
Thanks for your reply.
Putting a damp bat in sunlight magnified by a window can damage your bat.
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Putting a damp bat in sunlight magnified by a window can damage your bat.
I understand. is there any way to fix this ?
Thank you for your reply.
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Alternatively If you don't want to sand your bat you could fill the vertical cracks with super glue allow to harden then apply scuff I did this for someone whose bat had a six inch long split and he's still using it.
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Alternatively If you don't want to sand your bat you could fill the vertical cracks with super glue allow to harden then apply scuff I did this for someone whose bat had a six inch long split and he's still using it.
This particular case doesn't need anything that drastic though, surely?
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This particular case doesn't need anything that drastic though, surely?
Looking at the photo believe it to be a viable alternative to sanding.
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Alternatively If you don't want to sand your bat you could fill the vertical cracks with super glue allow to harden then apply scuff I did this for someone whose bat had a six inch long split and he's still using it.
Personally I would never use superglue to repair a bat. Too brittle and tends to break and break the bat around it.
A simple fine sand will resolve the surface cracks. Will level then out then apply a scuff sheet
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could be wrong but seem to recall reading somewhere that Laver and wood use Superglue to repair vertical cracks.
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Personally I would never use superglue to repair a bat. Too brittle and tends to break and break the bat around it.
A simple fine sand will resolve the surface cracks. Will level then out then apply a scuff sheet
I agree. This may cause it to crack further. the same reason why you should never use epoxy resin to repair bats.