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[Buzz]

this is an interesting question as I think it depends a little on what you are trying to do.
if it is season a new bat or the first time I would be tempted to do a coat of oil then a coat of wax. especially if it was a dry Asian bat.

otherwise if it just for a clean up the wax is great. I suppose it depends on how much sanding you have done too.

[johnnyw]

The dog wax from bulldog is brillient

[Ryan]

Dean at vulcan was selling some a while back. Haven't used it myself but heard its good.

[SkipperJ]

I use Lord Sheraton Wood Balsalm after doing refurbs, gives a really nice finish. Buttery consistency is really easy to work with, and you can buff/polish it immediately after applying, which saves me some time.

I still use oil for knocking in purposes.

^ This ^

In addition to linseed oil and beeswax, the wood balsam has some natural pine turpentine that gently cleans the willow surface. Good during a refurb.
For about 3 quid, it is great value too.

[n80krr]

so does everyone oil then knock in? only ask as friend bought a msr bat started knocking in then showed me and it's started to lift the wood fibers ever so slightly. I suggested oiling first but its been so long I can't remember knocking in a bat. How do people wax a bat? I've never tried it but would like to have a go.