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[shax12]

Never oiled any cricket bat. Normally get it done professionally but this time doing it myself. Been reading on few places about oiling a cricket bat and moist opinions vary. Want to know if I apply just one coat of oil let it dry for few days and knock It in. And apply scuff sheet after. Don't want to over oil it so should one coat be enough if I apply scuff sheet.

Also this might sound stupid. After I applied the oil onto the bat I read that to leave the bat horizontal but where should I leave it horizontal so the bat sucks the oil. Shall I leave it in my room or outside but I'm sure you shouldn't leave it out in sun light. Where is the best place to leave your bat so the oil sucks in.

[sgcricket]

Oil one cat. Let is dry. If it still feels dry, put another coat. I use my fingers to spread the oil on the face to get a thin coat. then I keep it horizontal, face facing up in my room. Also remember to oil the back lightly as well.

[golden duck]

Oil one cat.

Then if you still have the use of your hands after the cat has mauled you, you can move onto you bats!

 

[Fearless Fly]

One coat would be enough i think, i only use 1. dont want to over oil the bat. Agreed use the fingers part as it gives a better finish and you dont need nearly as much oil. On my last bat i only needed 3ml (yes i used a syringe) on the face and edges and it cam up a treat.

one thing when you apply the anti scuff, let it dry for a few days and then give a rub with light sandpaper (200+ grit) and wipe with a clean cloth. sometimes the oil can cause the sheets not to stick

hope this helps

[WalkingWicket37]

Oil one cat. Let is dry. If it still feels dry, put another coat.

I'm not sure if I should phone the police or the RSPCA about this one...

[kal_m]

I would prefer two coats, the second coat being very light depending on the dryness of the willow. I would knock the bat first before applying the scuff (although I prefer not to use one).
The reason you lay the bat horizontally is to ensure the oil is soaks into the whole face evenly.

Good luck!!!

[Gingerbusiness]

It depends how dry the willow is.

I find CA bats drink up oil as they come very dry.

[tejasapatel]

I'd recommend you look into the Salix or bulldog bat wax. You can do a first coat and leave it for a day and after that you can do another coat and buff it with a piece of cloth.

[iand123]

"Moist opinions vary" please tell me that was an intentional pun :-)

[Seniorplayer]

Oil the bat using one finger, place bat in horizontal position, leave bat for 24 hours before applying 2nd coat in a garage or similar one coat of oil on the back should suffice no real need for 2nd coat  on the  blade  as scuff sheet to be applied. Try not to over oil as this can add weight  and deaden fibres.

[Ryan]

No matter how many coats you apply make sure you give a light sand once dry. This should be done in between coats.

[Ryan]

Oh, I tend not to oil the face as this relaxes the fibers and has an effect on the time taken to knock a new bat in.  Best thing to do is apply a scuff sheet and oil everything else on show, that's my advice but everyone has their preferred method. 

[Giraffe208]

No matter how many coats you apply make sure you give a light sand once dry. This should be done in between coats.

Never knew to do this can you educate me why this is done please

[shax12]

Very interesting and confusing as most of you have different opinions.

[tim2000s]

From the laver and wood website :

We recommend that oil should be applied once (3 times if not one of our bats) before the process of compressing the face begins. Each coat of oil should be about one teaspoon full. Spread the oil over the face of the bat using your fingers. Spread the leftover linseed oil over the edges and toe of the bat. Let each coat of oil soak in overnight and repeat the process before starting the knocking in with the mallet.

I was always told two or three coats of oil, Corroborating the three specified here.

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