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[i12breakfree]

This needs to be repaired
Will apply the wood glue
How do i clamp it..i don't have the professional clamp/stapler thing

[Manormanic]

gorilla tape!!!

[Buzz]

string would work too

[Bruce]

Could use some cut up old grips

[ajmw89]

Cut up old grips or wrap in parcel tape.

[Blazer]

Cut up small rings out of a grip , glue the crack . put the grips through .

[uknsaunders]

rubber bands or old grip cut into sections. Just make sure there is plenty of pressure applied to the bat.

[i12breakfree]

Thanks . Will try the thick bands and will share the pics later

[Cricket_PTY]

Open  the crack, fill it with glue and clamp it with parcel tape or string... i prefer parcel tape....

Cheers...

[uknsaunders]

Bat looks very dry. After sanding a little bit of linseed oil wouldn't hurt.

[Fezballoh]

All good advice. Looks like a real club mate. Try your clamping method before glueing so you know it'll pull everything back into place before you get sticky fingers. Try and leave it alone for 24 hours before sanding

[chaudhari21]

I just did this to one of my bats few nights ago. Used string and plastic in between so the string will not stick to much to the bat. Wrapped it really tight and it turned out great. I have also have tried duct tape with plastic in between so the duct tape doesn't effect the willow when you pull it off. 

[i12breakfree]

Glue/Clamp part is done and then did a light sanding and oiled for overnight

I have question about the surface level crack the one where putting any glue is not easy. Just have a face sheet on top will help or is there any other option?

[Red Ink Cricket]

Glue/Clamp part is done and then did a light sanding and oiled for overnight

I have question about the surface level crack the one where putting any glue is not easy. Just have a face sheet on top will help or is there any other option?

you can water down the glue slightly so its easier for it to go in the cracks. you only want a little bit though. probably 5-7 parts glue to 1 part water. once its done to the same as you have done before and antiscuff it.

[uknsaunders]

I would give it another go with the glue and clamp. Keep repeating until the crack looks sealed. Never easy to tell when it's smeared all over the place.

Try plonking a dollop of the glue directly over the crack and let gravity sink it in. Just when it looks like it's starting to harden slightly, whip on the clamp (might take up to 4 hours to harden depending on the glue, so keep checking it). Do it in stages, doing the face bit first and then the edge. Also handy (without clamp) if you want to seal the crack flush with the face to minimise it's appearance.