Topic: Oil (Read 3859 times)

Talisman · « **on:** March 15, 2012, 01:31:42 PM »

Who oils their bat?
Why do you do it?
What does oil do?

Ryan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:34:26 PM »

dont tend to bother tbh Mike. but if i did maybe a little on the back to help keep the moisure levels

100 not out · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:35:24 PM »

i do but very very lightly ( half a teaspoon) face and a full teaspoon for the back

out of habit - it has been done for centuries

adds weight, but seals against drying out, also softens up fibres for knocking in.

Simmy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:38:24 PM »

never do it,

i dont like making the bat look darker!

buy it put a scuff on it use it

charlie15 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:42:44 PM »

New bats always, about half a teaspoon and then 24 hours later another oil but only using the rag and no extra oil before knocking in.

Old bats I'll give them a sanding at the end of the season and a very light oil, which reminds me!!!

Johnny · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:47:22 PM »

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Quote from: 100 not out on March 15, 2012, 01:35:24 PM

out of habit - it has been done for centuries

This..

plus..

The oiling process allows the fibres of the bat to knit together and makes them more subtle forming a flexible surface and allowing the bat to stretch as oppose to crack on impact

I tend to add a scuff sheet as well though - belt and braces approach.

tushar sehgal · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:48:35 PM »

I oil my bats specially the ones that look really white (not bleached), I figure if the bat is too dry then give it some moisture in the form of oil..

also read a while back somewhere that when the oil cures it sort of forms a water resistant hard layer that also helps the bat....

ususally oil & then knock, its also an off-season/pre-season ritual for me to take the all tape/scuff sheet etc off...sand the bat lightly, apply oil and then give a light coat of oil...

Six Sixes Cricket · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:53:39 PM »

Quote from: Simmy on March 15, 2012, 01:38:24 PM

never do it,

i dont like making the bat look darker!

buy it put a scuff on it use it

Same for me

Joe · « **Reply #8 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:56:08 PM »

I always oil, partly because of the knit fibre thing and partly because it looks good. 3 coats normally.

100 not out · « **Reply #9 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:02:45 PM »

Taken from the salix website

Care and maintenance for a Salix bat is simple � the bat needs oil, patient knocking in and antiscuff facing for at least the first season.

Johnny · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:07:57 PM »

Kember is renound for being a bit of a perfectionist, so I'd be happy with that advice (plus it matches what I said!)

My Dad used to make me knock a bat in for 10 hours. Recent research I've done suggests different figures between 2-6 hours. I know it's a ball ache, but personally I feel that if you've invested in a bat, then the 6 hours is worth it.

But anyway, I'm keen to know what Mike's thoughts are? I presume he has an opinion on this.

tushar sehgal · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:10:08 PM »

all i can add is knocking a bat in itself is of great pleasure as you feel it develop slowly

, I know some people dont like knocking bats in coz they consider it a chore...i enjoy it so much so that i take bats out of my friend's kit and knock them

Simmy · « **Reply #12 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:10:58 PM »

i dont mind doing it but its where to do it that wont piss anybody off

Johnny · « **Reply #13 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:12:12 PM »

Quote from: Simmy on March 15, 2012, 02:10:58 PM

i dont mind doing it but its where to do it that wont piss anybody off

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100 not out · « **Reply #14 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:19:04 PM »

yes the noise is a nuisance.

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