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[joeljonno]

Evening

Following the 'Vintage Bats' post, I have had a look at the GM Diamond. First thing I noticed was the handle way very loose/wobbly/flexible.

Removed the twine expecting the handle to be broken, but it wasn't. It seems that the glue has disintegrated and not longer sticking.

Is there any particular type of glue I should use, or is it good old fashioned PVA?

[WalkingWicket37]

PVA should do it mate. I'd the tempted to bind tightly with medical tape after instead of trying to re-twine it but that's just me

[Ryan]

Standard PVA mate,  I'd recommend binding the putting a coat of glue over the string and leave to dry. This will shrink the twine and clamp the handle tightly. 

[Seniorplayer]

As previously stated use PVA undiluted rebinding by hand can be tricky.

[Fezballoh]

Has the glue broken or has the rubber perished? Hard to see on the photo.

[joeljonno]

Thanks for the responses guys. I will PVA it this week some time.

I will try to glue and re-bind at same time.

It is just the glue, the rubber is still perfectly intact.

[Number 11]

Carefully clean off all surfaces first, gently scrape with a Stanley knife blade or sanding. No point trying to glue onto the old glue