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[sachin200]

I remember seeing one of Julian Millichapms Youtuve videos about bat care and he said that it is nearly impossible to overoil. Is that true? I have friends who never oil/knock and some friends who oil their bats every year. I have no doubt that the oiled bats last longer and I don't think it increases weight by much but just wanted to get an opinion of people here.

[Calzehbhoy]

I'm sure somebody on here did an experiment and found out it wasn't possible.

[Tailendfielder]

My grandad, who bought my first bat, a gunn and more, left in linseed oil overnight. It became really tacky for about six months. I cant say if it was better bat before or after this event but it lasted me until i outgrew it. Still have it.

[smilley792]

@WalkingWicket37 did a test on a bat. Over waxing wasnpossoobel I believe, but the oil never penetrated to far.

[WalkingWicket37]

I did indeed do an experiment looking into this.

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=33585.msg528622#msg528622

[Seniorplayer]

Over oiling will clog and  soften the bat fibres  and deaden the bat

[sachin200]

Cheers mate! Great information and loved your experiment!
Is there anything that you guys haven't done/don't know about bats? Lol.....!
I think people on this forum treat bats as pieces of art rather than just objects for sending people on leather hunts!
Love you guys! Great info!