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[Joe]

I am knocking in a bat for a friend, it is very, very softly pressed - I have done a total of about 3 hours now, and when held up tot he light the face is still slightly uneven - not to touch, but is visible when viewed in shadow.


Is this what is is gonna be like or should I keep going until it is flat - I fear this could take me ages though.

[tim2000s]

I am knocking in a bat for a friend, it is very, very softly pressed - I have done a total of about 3 hours now, and when held up tot he light the face is still slightly uneven - not to touch, but is visible when viewed in shadow.


Is this what is is gonna be like or should I keep going until it is flat - I fear this could take me ages though.

I've had a couple like that. I got bored and just used them... Didn't seem to cause too much trouble!

[Joe]

do scuff sheets still sticK?

[tim2000s]

do scuff sheets still sticK?

Yes. The only time you will have a problem with scuff sheets is when you have oiled the face and it hasn't been fully absorbed.

[Joe]

Yes. The only time you will have a problem with scuff sheets is when you have oiled the face and it hasn't been fully absorbed.

I was just worried it wouldnt go on properly if the face wasnt completely even

[tim2000s]

What kind of anti-scuff is it?

[Joe]

What kind of anti-scuff is it?

Hammer edge

[tim2000s]

Not has any problems with that. But it does demonstrate why putting the hammer edge on and knocking in with it in place is a good idea.

[SkipperJ]

For hammer edge, it is better to apply the scuff sheet first and then knock in. It seems to stick better to a flat surface than one with dents. Since you are past that point already, just stick it on and spend some time pressing in the sheet where there are dents, so it has a better chance of sticking to the wood.

I find the self-healing sheets stick slightly better even when applied to a face with small dents caused by knocking.