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[Coach]

Following the posting of this video in another topic I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for UK based repairs for delaminating bats. Have seen a few pictures flying around but wondered if anyone has any first hand positive stories. Mainly looking at repairing a delaminated middle with slight cracks rather than a full split as in the video but you get the idea. Advice appreciated and heres an interesting repair video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvYtx1azXVI

[cesare_in]

That was some delamination repair. What happens to the performance after repair? Would it have deteriorated after?

[Gurujames]

No, it doesn't affect the performance at all. You just get rid of that hollow sound.

[potzy248]

I did one yesterday. Most of the middle had come away (you could put a knife between the top layer of wood and the section below). It was very hollow. I lifted the large piece of delimitation with a couple of knives and then poured glue in, clamped and have left over night. It will be good to go once dried and sanded.

[Coach]

Thanks for the thoughts. Does anyone have anyone they have used to repair such a thing?

[Gurujames]

I do mine myself but any batmaker local to you will do it (except M&H).
Also, the worse it is the easier the repair as it is easier to lift the top surface and stuff glue into the void. A small area with little cracking is far more difficult in my experience.

[SOULMAN1012]

Iv done a good 7/8 of these on my own Bats and a few for others if your happy you can send to me if not any will do it