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[Number4]

You should also melt it in a pot of water as it will ignite and burn worse that hot oil in a chip fryer and beeswax doesn't boil it just melts till it gets hot enough and will just ignite

[RossViper]

It's pretty cheap stuff to make, hardest thing is finding something suitable to put it in. I think a shoe polish tin would work well.

What about those tins you get travel sweets in?

[WalkingWicket37]

What about those tins you get travel sweets in?

Old jam jars are good I've found 

[RossViper]

Old jam jars are good I've found 

dont drop them though!

[cricketfan6969]

Has anyone nailed down an exact recipe ?

[WalkingWicket37]

Has anyone nailed down an exact recipe ?

Just do it by eye mate.
About a 50-50 ratio to begin with.
I think I went about 60-40 with more linseed oil for my last batch, but it's not scientific at all

[SteffanLangholz]

Tried the 50/50 with wax from a local bee farmer and linseed oil. Easy to make, mix and apply!



Definitely not a grade one this!

[sarg]

I did a guide here. Didn't proof it well but need a pc to fix it as facebook on the ipad/android is terrible for accessing and editing notes.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/marcs-information-on-cricket-bats-repairs-and-preparation/diy-bat-wax/1483074408663361

[skip1973]

Can anyone give me an advantage of wax over simple linseed oil?

[tom line]

Can anyone give me an advantage of wax over simple linseed oil?

As for the job they do they're fairly equal if not oil slightly better but wax is much easier to control the amount. A lot less messy and can leave the bat with a heavily desired shine. As well as this wax absorbs a lot daster typically the few days wait to apply a scuff sheet or start knocking in can be replaced with a few hours and this oiling with wax is a lot quicker and easier to maintain throughout the season with light coats here and there due to its quick absorption compared to traditional oil

[skip1973]

surely wax is less likely to soak in and soften the fibres like oil? I agree on the shine if you want to buff it up and would work as sealant but not as good during knocking in? 

[Number4]

surely wax is less likely to soak in and soften the fibres like oil? I agree on the shine if you want to buff it up and would work as sealant but not as good during knocking in?

I agree