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[langer17]

Hey guys, got a question for you. Used my bat at training tonight and the toe seems to have taken some water in and has swelled in one spot, smack bang in the middle of the toe (probably a 2cm semi-circle on the face). I was just wondering what the best course of action for this;

Let it dry out/Dry it out with a hair drier and then maybe sand it? Make sure to apply some tape around the base of the toe afterwards as well?

It doesn't look like anything major, but thought I'd better ask just to make sure I follow the right process.

[Buzz]

dry it out, sand it down, wipe clean with a dry cloth, apply linseed oil leave to dry, apply more linseed oil, leave to dry, look at applying a toe guard/shoe goo.

[yvk3103]

let it dry (if possible naturally), apply linseed oil (1-2 coats), knock it in a bit to level again, put a toe guard (optional) and seal toe with some fibertec (example as on B&S bats in Viats Cricket section)

[langer17]

dry it out, sand it down, wipe clean with a dry cloth, apply linseed oil leave to dry, apply more linseed oil, leave to dry, look at applying a toe guard/shoe goo.

let it dry (if possible naturally), apply linseed oil (1-2 coats), knock it in a bit to level again, put a toe guard (optional) and seal toe with some fibertec (example as on B&S bats in Viats Cricket section)

Cheers lads. I do have shoe goo on there, but it must have worn away a little bit and some water got in. Will let it dry out and then look to sand - Does it have to be a certain grit?

Silly me - I have my old bat sitting in my kit for such occasions and I didn't think to use it. Looks like I will have to use the old one on Saturday now.

[ewan68]

Once it has dried you could apply some resin as Rob/Jake did on my B& S Fireblade..
Looks like it will provide good protection to me!!??   

[langer17]

I usually apply a decent amount of shoe goo, then top it up as needed. I think I just didn't top it up this time and it has absorbed some water

I gave it a few minutes with the hair dryer and that looked to help a bit. Will leave it over the next day or so and let it dry naturally. Will then give it some knocking in, followed by some sanding - which should remove the raised part. Will then apply some linseed oil and look to finish off with the fibre glass tape.

Just wondering if I need a specific sort of Grit with the sand paper, or just use whatever helps remove the lump without removing a whole lot more?

[RossViper]

You should be able to hammer it back down with a wooden bat mallet. It's best to do this when it's still a bit wet, if you can. Sand it down once ifs fully dry.

As for grit, try a high number first, 180, maybe, if that goes ok, but you need a more agreesive approach, move up yo 60, or 80, try and finish with 240 plus or wire full , which ever you have.

Take some before and after photos if you can!

Good luck