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My first ever refurb
« on: December 28, 2015, 12:46:31 PM »
So this is my first attempt at a bat refurb, to be honest it didn't go as good as I'd hoped but being someone with zero experience in carpentry it could have gone a lot worse!! Starting with a bat with chrome stickers was a bad choice as they just did not want to come off, but once I get some stickers on it the colour difference shouldn't be noticeable.







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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2015, 12:54:51 PM »
Good effort, you've gotta start somewhere and the more you do it the better you'll get at it?
What grade sandpaper did you use?
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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2015, 01:07:01 PM »
It's a learning process for all. Good job for a first timer!


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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2015, 02:02:21 PM »
Quote from: kenbriooo on December 28, 2015, 12:54:51 PM
Good effort, you've gotta start somewhere and the more you do it the better you'll get at it?
What grade sandpaper did you use?

Started with 140 I think, then to 240 and got more and more fine. Only needed 4 different sandpapers, probably could have done with more!! Few cracks in the toe so that's the next adventure!!
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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2015, 02:16:03 PM »
Good effort Pretty certain using finer grades wouldn't  have  made much difference to the blade colour find that useing  finer grades removes the marks left by the previous grade and usually go upto  420 grit for a smooth finish.
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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2015, 05:14:50 PM »
Well done on your first one

There is always a trade off on the sanding depending on what look you are after when finished.

I have found sometimes that if it is an older bat and you sand it all over to an even colour it can lose a bit of weight, which is fine if it started a bit heavy, but not great if it was your ideal weight to start with.
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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2015, 05:46:02 PM »
Good job on your very first refurb. With more practice, quality of your refurb work will also improve. I think for a first timer you have done an excellent job.
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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2015, 06:23:28 PM »
Cheers for the kind word fellars, makes me want to quit uni and just start learning to make and refurb them myself haha
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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2015, 09:19:59 PM »
Being from a country where cricket is a rare sight, I've taught myself to cut out splices from broken bats, so I can use them in unbroken bats with broken handles. Shaping the bat afterwards. The solemnity you get from fixing bats, will help you in the rough uni days.

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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2015, 09:39:45 PM »
I had a look at sandpaper today at B&Q and Jewsons but both didn't have a great range. However Amazon had multi packs of differing grades for only a few quid.
Having seen your effort I'm tempted to have a crack at one of mine
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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2015, 09:43:01 PM »
The only high grit ones I can find are wet and dry sandpaper. Can I use this stuff on the bat?

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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2015, 09:48:31 PM »
A quick Google looks like it's the way to go, but it may get a little clogged up with the dust so keep clearing it
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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2015, 09:55:55 PM »
Quote from: gazr5 on December 28, 2015, 09:43:01 PM
The only high grit ones I can find are wet and dry sandpaper. Can I use this stuff on the bat?

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Probably best getting something coarse first before using the finer stuff mate, best bet is just to have a go in a place you probably won't notice!! I went to screw fix and picked up some coarse sandpaper for £2, best place to go!!
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Re: My first ever refurb
« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2015, 10:30:40 PM »
Quote from: gazr5 on December 28, 2015, 09:43:01 PM
The only high grit ones I can find are wet and dry sandpaper. Can I use this stuff on the bat?

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Yes you can but wouldn't recommend it as the black of the paper gets into the grains high grit  fine paper is not usually available from general DIY shops you can get it from wood specialist shops.
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