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[NathRobbo88]

just carefull not to dent the bat when clamping- what do you guys do to ensure this doesn't happen?

Rather than using a clamp it may be better to cut an old grip into 1 inch pieces and stretch it over the toe.

[wilkie113]

Cut an old grip up, into pieces about 2-3 inches, and you can use that as a clamp.
It's been discussed on here about using that, I can't remember which site its on

[kaustav]

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=1770.msg19668#msg19668

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=1453.msg16055#msg16055

These might help 

[wilkie113]

Nathan you got to it first!

[NathRobbo88]

Cut an old grip up, into pieces about 2-3 inches, and you can use that as a clamp.
It's been discussed on here about using that, I can't remember which site its on

http://www.millichampandhall.co.uk/toe-repairs/toe-repairs.html

Have a look at this, it should help.

[wilkie113]

http://www.millichampandhall.co.uk/toe-repairs/toe-repairs.html

Have a look at this, it should help.

Thats where I'd seen it

[scottish_slogger95]

cheers guys massive help. I take it I will not need a dowel then?

[NathRobbo88]

cheers guys massive help. I take it I will not need a dowel then?

I'd put some in just to strengthen it. But thats me.

[scottish_slogger95]

I will take your advice seeing as I haven't done it before. Mind giving me a link to the dowel you use mate?

[wilkie113]

I'd be careful about putting dowel in, as it needs to be a snug fit, and using a normal drill may make a hole that isnt perfectly round so this may cause the dowel to not be snug. Unless you know of somewhere with a pillar drill that you can put a hole into the bat with, and then get a dowel in nice and tight!

[scottish_slogger95]

sounds a bit complicated and I don't have the materials so I think I will just follow the M&H method. Can I use that fevibond adhesive glue or does it have to be super glue?

[wilkie113]

When I repaired a bat of mine I used wood glue, if its a little thick water it down a bit, and make sure it gets right into the crack. I think you may be better off clamping that crack, as its a bit bigger than ones on the M&H site, but I'm not someone in the know about bat repairs really. It might be worth waiting a couple of days seeing if anyone who has repaired bats comments and gives you some advice on what to do mate

[scottish_slogger95]

Yeah I think it is best not to rush into this one as It could wreck the bat. What wood glue did you use wilkie mate?

[kaustav]

I agree with Tom. See if someone gives you more inputs; the dowel stuff would need precision.

[wilkie113]

I just went to my local DIY store and got some wood glue mate.
I don't think it matters about a specific type mate

I repaired a few team mates bats, but nothing to the extent of what your's needs!
Putting the dowel in, would need a pillar drill I think, as like I said the other hand held drills you cant be precise with!