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tim2000s

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My first refurb!
« on: March 08, 2011, 09:59:35 AM »
I acquired an MS Fusion SSH weighing in at 2lb 11oz from a forum member via the forum. It was in an okay condition on delivery, but really, really wanted a refurb. I thought that this should be doable, so went on and refurbed. The pictures show before, pre-stirckering and after, and thanks to Kieron of Bulldog for providing the stickers. I hope that the bat lives up to your brand, at least in looks. It's now (by stickers at least) a Growler fitted with a hammer edge!

"Why Bulldog?" some of you may ask. Because I rather like the look of these stickers!

Before










Post Sand and general clean up






All stickered up and ready to go









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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2011, 10:02:24 AM »
you took a sander to it, well done
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2011, 10:06:25 AM »
Quote from: steelcouch on March 08, 2011, 10:02:24 AM
you took a sander to it, well done
Ever tried using a sander on concaving? Ends up being a very manual process unfortunately...
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2011, 10:10:32 AM »
good job mate looks decent
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2011, 10:12:10 AM »
looks good tim, its actually fairly hard. some of mine come out crap hence why i pay to get it done now! Top job..
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2011, 10:14:24 AM »
good job mate
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2011, 10:19:05 AM »
This must be a trend as I am posting pics of my refurb tonight and I too haven't bulldog stickers on the bat...
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2011, 10:32:00 AM »
very good job mate ! the first one is always hard but I sort of enjoy refurbing a bat now :P
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2011, 10:35:09 AM »
Yuck. . . .muddy wellies in the garden Tim.

Well done on the refurb. How much would that have cost u??
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2011, 10:49:25 AM »
ive got a few questions regarding sanding

only experiance ive had with sanding etc is metal polishing and painting.

where u work you way through the grades

like start of with 120 and finish of with 1200 grit.

would the same thing aply to wood to get smooth finish ?

is it done by hand or a machine sander etc?
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2011, 10:54:59 AM »
I used to be a cabinate maker so know a litle bit. You do go through the grades never try and skip more than 2 grades
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2011, 11:26:21 AM »
Yes, gp through the grades. Used an orbital sander on the front to get the worst out with a coarse grade and finished with fine by hand then wire wool.
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2011, 01:03:36 PM »
Quote from: 100 not out on March 08, 2011, 10:35:09 AM
Yuck. . . .muddy wellies in the garden Tim.

Well done on the refurb. How much would that have cost u??
It's usually 20 to 25 quid. Not overly complicated, but certainly some work.
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2011, 01:07:00 PM »
good job matey

What did you do to polish the back up i use beeswax ??
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Re: My first refurb!
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2011, 01:12:05 PM »
Quote from: procricket on March 08, 2011, 01:07:00 PM
good job matey

What did you do to polish the back up i use beeswax ??
I saw, and took that advice. Wire wool and beeswax based polish in a tiny amount.
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