Topic: Applying a toe guard (Read 5163 times)

iand123 · « **on:** May 15, 2015, 12:26:24 PM »

I was just in Sports Direct and they had the toe guard sets (two toe guards, sand paper and a tube of Fevibond for �2.99 so i grabbed one.

Any advice on putting these on? Previous attempts have been rubbish (both sticking and shaping it to the actual bat!). I know other options are out but i really want to be able to do this to prove im not a complete idoit. Thanks

AndrewS · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2015, 12:43:05 PM »

I'd lightly rough sand (60-80 grit) the bottom of the bat and the toe guard that is being glued. Use the fevibond as instructed (I assume it's apply to both surfaces for 'x' mins then mate together) and apply the guard. Anchor it in place with some tape (probably run it length ways and attach to sides) and leave it over night. Next day, trim as best as possible with sharp knife then sand (low grit for excess going to fine grit for finish).

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2015, 01:05:27 PM »

Ian the key to a successful fitting of a toe guard is to ensure the toe of the bat and the toe guard are sanded ( roughed up ) the toe also needs to be dry and not swollen.

liscon12 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2015, 01:43:54 PM »

Hmmm I'm torn between applying a toe guard and shoe goo, I'll go trawling the forum for advice.

iand123 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2015, 02:15:53 PM »

Quote from: Seniorplayer on May 15, 2015, 01:05:27 PM

Ian the key to a successful fitting of a toe guard is to ensure the toe of the bat and the toe guard are sanded ( roughed up ) the toe also needs to be dry and not swollen.

Its a brand new bat so no swelling!

When people are advising to sand once its on, assume thats just to tidy up the edges of the toe guard?

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2015, 02:24:23 PM »

Quote from: iand123 on May 15, 2015, 02:15:53 PM

Its a brand new bat so no swelling!

When people are advising to sand once its on, assume thats just to tidy up the edges of the toe guard?

Trim it first with a stanley knife and then sand off the final few mm to a flush finish with the bat

iand123 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2015, 02:25:24 PM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on May 15, 2015, 02:24:23 PM

Trim it first with a stanley knife and then sand off the final few mm to a flush finish with the bat

Thanks Jake, will give it a go over the weekend.

Ryan · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2015, 05:31:22 PM »

Ian, follow these instructions and you won't go wrong.

1. As everyone says "rough up" both the toe and toe guard with the sandpaper supplied.
2. Apply a very thin layer to both the toe and toe guard. If you apply loads then it will take longer to dry and won't stick as well.
3. Wait around 10 mins
4. Press them both together and hammer (lightly tap) the guard on to the toe to give a good connection.
5. Wait to dry, best leave it overnight for best results (if done right you won't need to add any tape, it will stay in place)
6. Get a good pair of scissors and trim
7. Sand any blemishes smooth.

Good luck

iand123 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2015, 07:23:30 PM »

So I tried the first bat and it was a disaster! I put way to much on so when I put the toe guard on I got glue everywhere. Am letting it dry and will use some white spirit and/or peel it off.

Tried the second bat with much less and looks a lot better. Have taped it up and left to set.

Thanks for the advice Ryan. I've got one more to do (plus the original messed up bat) so will give your technique a go. One question, when you say apply a thin layer is this all over the toe guard and end of the bat or just a think strip in the middle? I did a thin strip but doesn't really look like it's covered it all so suspect when i take the tape off it isn't going to be stuck towards the edges of the toe

Ryan · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2015, 08:39:54 PM »

Yeah, when I say a thin layer I usually cover the full toe guard to make sure and obviously the toe its self.

iand123 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2015, 06:27:18 PM »

Ok so I've tried again..... Twice and whilst better still not great. @Ryan reading your steps it seems you aren't applying a second layer to the bat and guard before sticking together, is that correct? The pack says to do so

Ryan · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2015, 06:33:24 PM »

Quote from: iand123 on May 20, 2015, 06:27:18 PM

Ok so I've tried again..... Twice and whilst better still not great. @Ryan reading your steps it seems you aren't applying a second layer to the bat and guard before sticking together, is that correct? The pack says to do so

I usually wait about 20 mins and then apply a second coat to the toe and then wait another 10/ 20 mins, longer the better.

Any pictures of the two you've applied?

iand123 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2015, 06:36:18 PM »

No pictures as the looked so ropey I ripped them off. I must be putting too much on as it just doesn't look flush to the bat. I assume the second coat is as thin as the first?

Am I right in saying that even after your second coat you are waiting for them to dry and them hammering them together? Ie you aren't connecting toe and toe guard with the glue wet or just applied?

JB · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2015, 07:04:27 PM »

Whatever you use to cut the excess off needs to be really sharp. Put a new blade in the Stanley knife, if that is what you are going to use as they take a bit of cutting

iand123 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2015, 07:08:04 PM »

Thanks for that, I've been using scissors but will get the Stanley knife out next time once I've finally worked out how to do @Ryan technique!

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