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[addidasf55]

So I'm an amateur when it comes to bat care and prep. I usually just get someone else to do it. I got a new bat a couple of weeks ago, gave it in to be oiled and knocked in. Also gave in a Newbury scuff sheet to be applied but the guy said he didn't want to put on the scuff sheet straight after knocking it in and oiling it?
I never asked any further but when do you put the sheet on then because I don't want to use the bat in training without a scuff sheet.

[Seniorplayer]

Once the oiled has thoroughly dried prior to use.

[addidasf55]

Once the oiled has thoroughly dried prior to use.

Any way of figuring out when that would be?/ should I put it in a drying cupboard?

[Cin88]

Any way of figuring out when that would be?/ should I put it in a drying cupboard?

Heavens no! That will just ruin your bat. Just leave it about 24-48 hours after you've oiled it, it'll be dry enough then.

[addidasf55]

Heavens no! That will just ruin your bat. Just leave it about 24-48 hours after you've oiled it, it'll be dry enough then.

Okay thought so, only mentioned airing cupboard because folk have mentioned it in the past. Never done it myself.
Cheers

[Bambooman]

Depends how much oil you've applied. I would leave it as long as you possibly can may even be a week.
I would also test it with some masking tape before you decide to apply the scuff. If the masking tape sticks ok then you should be alright.

[Seniorplayer]

Okay thought so, only mentioned airing cupboard because folk have mentioned it in the past. Never done it myself.
Cheers

Apologies if you already know bats are placed  in airing cupboards in an attempt to reduce the bats weight.

[addidasf55]

Depends how much oil you've applied. I would leave it as long as you possibly can may even be a week.
I would also test it with some masking tape before you decide to apply the scuff. If the masking tape sticks ok then you should be alright.

Cheers man. Guess I'll wait, the bat was still quite soft today so guess there's still oil there to be dried. Good idea about the masking tape

[Slogger]

I usually find its a good idea to give the entire face a once over with a mallet after the oil has dried. I find it gets rid of the sheen that the linseed can leave.