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[Milky Bar Kid]

Went to the nets this morning. Sticking out of the bin was an old bat handle, gold grip. Knowing the sort of people that go over there, thought it was a cheap gm Luna from sports direct so thought nothing more of it. Just as I was leaving I decided to take a look. On top of the handle was a Bradbury sticker, I nearly wet myself in excitement. Pulled it out and to my surprise it was all there. The only thing that was missing was the toe insert. Despite the numerous cracks I think after some tlc it could be a lovely net bat. So basically any suggestions on what to use for the toe insert would be really appreciated.

[wilkie113]

Put some pictures up mate

Might be worth sending it somewhere for a refurb and a new toe insert as you got it for free mate

[Milky Bar Kid]

I'll try and take some pics now. The cracks look bad but seeing as most of the wood is still there I don't think it's too bad. Seen a mates bat last well over three years with worse damage.

[wilkie113]

If you think it's going to last you a while it's worth it mate as you got it for nothing

[Milky Bar Kid]

Here are some pictures. sorry for the poor quality.







Feel free to tell my I'm wrong, I was going to make a new insert, glue it all, clamp it and then sand down. Only really want to use it as a net bat. Off the mallet it sounds amazing.

[rudder162]

could be saved send it to a bat maker they may be able to glue it

[joeljonno]

Are you sure it is a Bradbury?  Does it have the stamp on the side?

I ask for two reasons.

1 - I think (and I may be wrong) that the back sticker is on the wrong side.

2 - I got done with one a year or so ago.

Mines picks up well and pings very nicely, but it's not a Bradbury. Luckily I did not pay that much for it.

[ammo]

that looks like a good bat ask fletcher he did a toe insert recently
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=21249.0

[Ryan]

Cheers mate, I'm happy to give it a go. Pm me if your interested.

Ryan

[ajmw89]

Is it just me or has anyone else spotted this thread was started in april?

[PedalsMcgrew]

Hahahaha! 

[Milky Bar Kid]

I only started this thread because I thought I got lucky finding it in the bin lol. With regards to the back sticker, from the pics I've seen the sticker is probably in the wrong place however I think at some point it was refurbed and the stickers were replaced with cheap eBay ones. It does (or did) have a toe insert and the profile and square edges make me think it is a genuine. I had a little go at a refurb just as practice for other bats. Yet to find any hardwood though to replace the toe.