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[ajmw89]

Use a sander follow the shape of the toe start whithout 40 grit  and for smooth finish end with 280.

Starting at 40 is too low a grit.  You'll lose all the detail and shape and the scratches it leaves behind are not easy to remove.  Better off starting at 100/120 and taking longer. I certainly wouldn't go lower than 80.

One thing I've noticed from woodturning, the sharper your tools are, the smoother the finish meaning you can sand with a higher grit straight from the tool.  The same applies with bat making if you are going to shave the wood off rather than sand it off.

[Seniorplayer]

Starting at 40 is too low a grit.  You'll lose all the detail and shape and the scratches it leaves behind are not easy to remove.  Better off starting at 100/120 and taking longer. I certainly wouldn't go lower than 80.

One thing I've noticed from woodturning, the sharper your tools are, the smoother the finish meaning you can sand with a higher grit straight from the tool.  The same applies with bat making if you are going to shave the wood off rather than sand it off.

Not  necessarily depends on the pressure used and the shape of the toe.

[ajmw89]

I'd still steer clear of it.  Currently I use an inflatable drum sander and sand 120, 240 and 320 on it.  Quick rub down with 400 and then you're ready to go.  Don't generally start below 120 on any bats.  Occasionally will use 100, but very rarely