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uknsaunders

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Next steps on a refurb
« on: October 01, 2011, 05:54:52 PM »

Cleaning up one of my bats and I'm halfway through. However I've got some problems:-

1. Big surface crack in the middle that's taken a little of the surface off
2. Left over fibre tape gunk at the bottom of the bat
3. Some glue/dents at the top
4. Wondering how to finish it off, wax/fine sanding?

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Re: Next steps on a refurb
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2011, 06:49:44 PM »

White spirit on the tape gunk
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Re: Next steps on a refurb
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2011, 08:22:54 PM »

Cleaning up one of my bats and I'm halfway through. However I've got some problems:-

1. Big surface crack in the middle that's taken a little of the surface off
2. Left over fibre tape gunk at the bottom of the bat
3. Some glue/dents at the top
4. Wondering how to finish it off, wax/fine sanding?


1. Either sand it out or dont. Maybe spread a bit of wood glue over it for stability. Unless the crack is deep, don't be too worried.

2. As said, white spirit/any solvent that works.

3. Solvent on glue. Try sanding dents if you want, but probably not worth the trouble.

4. Continue sanding until you are happy with the finish. A really fine finish although nice, is pretty pointless. Thin coat on oil if you think it necessary. Also check knocking in if you have sanded much from the face.
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