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[prits_88]

Hi all,
just puchased a CF custom bat off the forums.

I'm currently in the process of knocking it in, but there seems to be a bit of a crack on the edge of the bat (about 1-1.5 inches in length)

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Can anyone offer any tips on how to 'fix' it, or is it just a surface crack and something not to worry about?
I'm not too sure on how deep it is, but it does compress a bit when i push on it.

i was thinking about buying a newbery hammer edge sheet..

Many thanks

[Ryan]

stick some PVC glue in the crack and clamp it. should close it up. Protect it with a hammer edge sheet and some additional edge tape and it should be fine.

[prits_88]

Thanks for that

I don't have a clamp, is there any you would recommend to buy?
Also is there any particular brand of PVC glue you would recommend?

thnks

[Blazer]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-4-Precision-G-Vice-Clamp-Clamping-Grip-New-/130527097668?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1e64057344
I bought this to fix my bat.

[prits_88]

thanks blazer!

[Ryan]

any PvA glue will do. just get an adjustable clamp and put a price of wood ether side so it spreads the face (shouldn't mark the bat then)

[Blazer]

http://www.millichampandhall.co.uk/toe-repairs/toe-repairs.html
I found this useful,hope it helps,cheers.

[prits_88]

haha that's exactly the guide i was following blazer.

great minds think alike..

[19reading87]

Did you buy the bat with a crack in?

[prits_88]

erm im not 100% sure if the bat had the crack in when i purchased it.
it had a thick clear sheet that covered the face and sides, and i only noticed it once i had taken it off, which was an hour into knocking in.
Doesn't affect the performance of the bat i think.

[Outlaw]

Bat had no cracks when I had it as I applied scuff sheet before I put it for sale on here, it had previously been a natural face whilst I oiled and gave it a light knocking in.

[prits_88]

Outlaw i hope i didn't offend you, and i am not accusing you of selling the bat with a crack in.

The bat is beautiful and has a great ping and i'm sure will score me lots of runs :-)

[Outlaw]

No not at all, was just clarifying as I don't want a reputation as being a bad seller! Glad your happy with the bat.