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[SillyShilly]

I was wondering if anyone could give some advice on putting a new toe guard on a bat......i did one last year and it looked horrific and to be honest probably didn't help the bat at all. I notice on all new bats that the toe-guards look machine fitted, is there any hope of getting anywhere near that type of qulaity when using a DIY toe guard kit?

[slogger02]

you'll never get it as good as the machined ones but aslong as the glue stays strong you can do a reasonable job.  someone said to me to let the glue half set and then bang it down with a mallet, ironing out the air bubbles.  then cut the spare bits of and round the edges with a sander.

[Coach]

yeh to get it flush you have to attach it first then sand off the excess but it will take sum off your toe! you could try the GM ToeTek?

[Beachcricket]

Glue it on as you normally would or as per the instructions and once it's in position tape it down from all angles so that it hugs the shape of the toe. It's never going to be perfect but I find this works well for me.

[ianbuchanan]

this may sound stupid but i used to hold it above a lit gas stove for a few seconds (using gloves or tongs!), as the heat will make it more flexible and will fit the toe of your bat better

[19reading87]

Bringing up a old topic here.

I may have to do this soon so was looking at getting tips if there are any new suggested which are not mentioned above?

[Kulli]

Has anyone ever seen a video of one of the big manufacturers fitting them?

[Vitas Cricket]

Mark out the rough shape of the bat with a pencil or pen. Cut around this shape to leave a bit of excess.

Apply fevibond evenly to both surfaces. Wait, for about 15 minutes. (Some then recommended a second layer of fevibond but I don't do this)

Apply the toe guard and press down hard. I use a mallet to gently tap the toe guard in place. Apply parcel tape tightly from all angles to secure in place. Tap with a mallet again to ensure a flush fit and then a little bit more tape so as not to allow any spring back from your final mallet taps.

Leave overnight.

Remove tap, cut flush to the edge with a craft knife or Stanley knife. Sand smooth if necessary.

[19reading87]

Mark out the rough shape of the bat with a pencil or pen. Cut around this shape to leave a bit of excess.

Apply fevibond evenly to both surfaces. Wait, for about 15 minutes. (Some then recommended a second layer of fevibond but I don't do this)

Apply the toe guard and press down hard. I use a mallet to gently tap the toe guard in place. Apply parcel tape tightly from all angles to secure in place. Tap with a mallet again to ensure a flush fit and then a little bit more tape so as not to allow any spring back from your final mallet taps.

Leave overnight.

Remove tap, cut flush to the edge with a craft knife or Stanley knife. Sand smooth if necessary.

That sounds almost manageable 

Cheers mate

[Kevtheplumber]

Use the 2 part stuff you put kitchens/bathrooms in with, one part glue, one part spray, I use loads of it, put a 9mm panel on a curved shower tray with it last week, it set in under a min and the panel before had huge resistance to be bent, it's incredible stuff, just don't get it on your fingers

[jwebber86]

Mark out the rough shape of the bat with a pencil or pen. Cut around this shape to leave a bit of excess.

Apply fevibond evenly to both surfaces. Wait, for about 15 minutes. (Some then recommended a second layer of fevibond but I don't do this)

Apply the toe guard and press down hard. I use a mallet to gently tap the toe guard in place. Apply parcel tape tightly from all angles to secure in place. Tap with a mallet again to ensure a flush fit and then a little bit more tape so as not to allow any spring back from your final mallet taps.

Leave overnight.

Remove tap, cut flush to the edge with a craft knife or Stanley knife. Sand smooth if necessary.

same way i did mine the other day. so long as it is trim nicely afterwards it looks good