One more thing
For waxing the bat this stuff is great on wood...also make sure there is absolutely no dust on the bat when you start waxing, use a damp paper towel to clean the bat after sanding and then use wax
http://www.homehardware.ca/en/rec/index.htm/Indoor-Living/Home-Commercial-Cleaning/Cleaners/Furniture-Polish/Cleaners/PRESERVER-WAX-WOOD-FEED-N-WAX-16OZ/_/N-ntkgu/R-I4548388I got this from someone in email a while back..
How should I apply the wax?
Wax is best applied to a clean surface, wipe over the surface with either some pure turpentine (not turps substitute) or Liberon Wax & Polish remover on a cloth, this will remove the old dirty wax. I always recommend to use a Tack cloth before applying the wax, this is to remove the microscopic dust particles that will otherwise get trapped under the surface, I normally use Liberon Tack cloths which I find are excellent and not greasy, or at the very least use a damp cloth and then allow the wood to naturally dry. As an old master craftsman once told me many years ago, "remove the dust you cant see before you apply any finish, and that is the main difference between an amateur and professional finish, because the tiny specks of dust will stand out like a sore thumb"
Apply the wax with either a cotton lint free rag or use Liberon 0000 wire wool. I make no apologies for saying liberon 0000 wire wool, because Liberon is the best wire wool in the world and no other wire wool even comes close. Liberon wire wool will not scratch the surface in anyway, in fact it will honestly improve the surface by removing any light marks. Apply the wax sparingly, using light, circular motions going in the direction against the grain. For difficult to reach areas like spindles or carved areas use some cut up cotton rags. Allow the wax to dry for about 10 minutes, don't rush, this is important! wait for the wax to dry, otherwise all you are doing is moving the wax around. Then buff with a cotton rag or use a Liberon furniture brush or a Liberon wax polishing Brush. It is much easier and quicker to buff with a Liberon Brush rather than a cotton rag. Then leave the piece for about an hour for the wax harden and then re-apply another thin coat of wax, again allow the wax to dry and buff again. Then leave the piece overnight and re apply the wax, allow to dry and buff again.