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[sarg]

Hmmm. Not a good idea. skip to 9 m 44 s.

http://youtu.be/Z_e3AFndzmM

[WalkingWicket37]

Shoe goo - yes
PVA or wood Varnish work well but need regular re-application

Resin based glue no (as above)

[brokenbat]

I tried mixing PVA glue with shoo goo (instead of using water, as per JM's suggestion), and the result was awesome.

[TOGS]

Thanks guys.
Is nobody applying bat toes these days then?
They certainly are at production, nearly all the branded (& other) bats I get in these days come with toes applied.
Made for the Scottish climate I always thought
Shoe Goo the in-thing then??
Would make life easier too.

[WalkingWicket37]

Is nobody applying bat toes these days then? I would if they weren't such a pain to do

They certainly are at production, nearly all the branded (& other) bats I get in these days come with toes applied. If the option is provided I always ask for one as I think they're practical and look nicer than my DIY alternatives

Shoe Goo the in-thing then?? It's a forum thing I think, never seen anyone else do it. Makes it nice and easy though

[uknsaunders]

Thanks guys.
Is nobody applying bat toes these days then?
They certainly are at production, nearly all the branded (& other) bats I get in these days come with toes applied.
Made for the Scottish climate I always thought
Shoe Goo the in-thing then??
Would make life easier too.

1. They add a tiny amount of weight (that's a forum thing)
2. They fall off after 2 nets without fail
3. The are a pain to apply
4. Linseed Oil is cheaper , lighter an does as good a job

and most importantly...

5. If they stay on and you crack the toe, you'll never know until the bat splits in half
and even if you see the crack
6. It then proves a right pain in the (No Swearing Please) to take off and leaves gunk all over the toe that needs cleaning up

I'm not even sure they stop damp getting into the bat toe area!

[smilley792]

It's amazing how easy toe guards come off. I can usually kill.onw in 2 indoor games........

but

When I wanted to remove one from a toro I acquired.  Dam near hardest thing I've ever had to remove!

[Seniorplayer]

I use Hammerite  damproof paint long lasting works a treat repelling water.

[TOGS]

Sounds like bat toes are here for the short innings then?
Just after me buying 12 sheets of Phillip's Stick-a-sole last season
And each sheet big enough to toe a hunderd bats
An investment in a tin of damp-proof paint sounds like it would have been more profitable.
This forum could save me loads of dosh!!

[WalkingWicket37]

Sounds like bat toes are here for the short innings then?
Just after me buying 12 sheets of Phillip's Stick-a-sole last season
And each sheet big enough to toe a hunderd bats
An investment in a tin of damp-proof paint sounds like it would have been more profitable.
This forum could save me loads of dosh!!

That's not how it usually works round here, you end up spending a small fortune on all kinds of kit that you definitely don't need rather than saving money! 

[Seniorplayer]

That's not how it usually works round here, you end up spending a small fortune on all kinds of kit that you definitely don't need rather than saving money! 

Agree with that I am back up to 5 bats 4 pairs  of pads 5pairs of gloves 5 bags 7 pairs of shoes 6 helmets  7 under armour 9 caps and countless shirts and trousers no wonder I can never find what I am after in my kit cupboard.

[Neon Cricket]

6 helmets and 7 pairs of shoes is impressive for anyone haha

[WalkingWicket37]

6 helmets and 7 pairs of shoes is impressive for anyone haha

It makes my 4 pairs of shoes and 3 helmets look moderate so I'm happy lol 

[SkipperJ]

I use Hammerite  damproof paint long lasting works a treat repelling water.

Was that an April Fools joke or you serious? 

[tejasapatel]

Agree with that I am back up to 5 bats 4 pairs  of pads 5pairs of gloves 5 bags 7 pairs of shoes 6 helmets  7 under armour 9 caps and countless shirts and trousers no wonder I can never find what I am after in my kit cupboard.

You seem to have more gear than most of my team combined.