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WalkingWicket37

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Oils used on bats
« on: December 10, 2014, 02:18:25 PM »
Hi guys

Since being on here I've seen several people claiming to have used an alternative to linseed oil.
Some don't sound too bad, and others sound as if you're asking for a broken bat. So can we put together a difinitive list of experiments and if they worked or stuffed up the bat.

Ones I've seen. Please comment what your experience was using them if you've tried it.

Raw linseed oil - the one we all know.
Boiled linseed oil - apparently rots the bat quicker?
Bat wax - we all know about this stuff! Shiny finish
Olive oil - should it have stayed in the kitchen?
Baby oil - that's better for a different kind of wood?
Coconut oil - seen this recommended a few times, anyone actually done it?
Almond oil - think this is available in boots!

Any others you've tried or know others have? I'm just being nosey what works, and why people tried different oils in the first place really.
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Re: Oils used on bats
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2014, 04:49:43 PM »
Ronseal decking oil natural clear finish  stops willow warping
Swelling and splitting.
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Re: Oils used on bats
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2014, 09:24:36 AM »
Camellia flower oil. My dad gave it to me, and nothing has happened to my bat after two seasons.
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Re: Oils used on bats
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2014, 09:58:05 AM »
You missed out WD40 and some ship oil! They would seal the bat, make it a tad sticky but who cares!
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Re: Oils used on bats
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2014, 10:04:11 AM »
Quote from: TBONTB on December 11, 2014, 09:58:05 AM
You missed out WD40 and some ship oil! They would seal the bat, make it a tad sticky but who cares!
This is more what I was expecting from this thread!

Just need a few more people to own up to what they've used and what the results were now  :D
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Re: Oils used on bats
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2014, 02:51:45 PM »
Quote from: AverageCricketer on December 11, 2014, 09:24:36 AM
Camellia flower oil. My dad gave it to me, and nothing has happened to my bat after two seasons.

Camelia oil is used more as a rust prevention measure on your tools

Might give Danish oil and Tung oil a go.

Walnut oil might do a job, but will darken your bat.

Olive oil will go rancid after a while and make your bat smelly.

Mineral oil (aka paraffin) could work and probably won't change the colour.

Lemon or Orange oil will also work, and give your bat a nice odour, however orange will stain your bat. I don't think they will go rancid either.

Don't use chilli oil, it will melt your grip and stickers (don't ask how I know...)
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Oils used on bats
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2014, 06:33:13 PM »
I have used olive oil but only a very very light application on a bat that I did a little refurb on. I polished it with a wheel after and it came up real nice. Olive oil can go rancid but I'm not worried based on the little I used.  Don't think I would use it again though.
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