Topic: Bat Wax (Read 3375 times)

Percy · « **on:** January 11, 2016, 01:19:48 PM »

Sorry if this has already been covered, I couldn't find anything using the search feature.

Does any one have a recipe for making bat wax. I have a load of raw linseed and thoughtI would give it a go.

Cheers

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2016, 01:36:31 PM »

Think I went for linseed oil and bees wax, in about a 60:40 ratio from memory.

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=26809.msg420873#msg420873

Buzz · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2016, 01:41:18 PM »

there are a few recipies - but basically it is a combination of bees wax, white spirits (tea spoon or two) and linseed oil

you melt the wax like you would some chocolate add the white spirit and the linseed oil and then pour into your container to dry.
I am not entirely sure the best volume of each, but there is a thread on here which says something.

Percy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2016, 01:49:56 PM »

Thanks both for your replies. I need to source some bees wax but will hopefully be brewing up at the weekend. If I have time I will mix a couple of brews using different amounts of wax/linseed/ white spirit and see which comes out best. BTW does anyone no the difference between white spirit and turps and would it matter which I used?

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2016, 01:53:08 PM »

I didn't use any white spirit or anything in mine, just linseed oil & bees wax, and it seems to have turned out alright.
I do plan to melt it back down and let it re-set soon as there is a dry layer on the top, but I have been pleased with my results

Buzz · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2016, 01:55:26 PM »

you can buy lumps of bees wax from a health store or on ebay
turps is the same as white spirit - not sure what it does...!

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2016, 01:56:23 PM »

Quote from: Percy on January 11, 2016, 01:49:56 PM

Thanks both for your replies. I need to source some bees wax but will hopefully be brewing up at the weekend. If I have time I will mix a couple of brews using different amounts of wax/linseed/ white spirit and see which comes out best. BTW does anyone no the difference between white spirit and turps and would it matter which I used?

Traditional turps is wood turpentine, derived from resin. White spirit is petroleum based. 'Turps' has become the byword for most/all solvents, paint thinners, etc.

I suspect traditional wood turpentine would be better for use on a cricket bat. Then again, i've used white spirit to remove sticker residue many times, no issues.

Percy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2016, 02:10:38 PM »

Thanks for all your comments.

It would seem that turps is the way to go.

http://cambridgetraditionalproducts.co.uk/blog/turpentine-versus-white-spirit-in-beeswax-furniture-polish

kenbriooo · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2016, 02:39:26 PM »

Might have a crack at this as my next door neighbour keeps loads of bees.

wayward_hayward · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2016, 04:33:13 PM »

I picked up some of this today from Sainsbury's. I used it on a old bat and it came up nicely. The smell is very strong, presume it is the turpentine. Will give it a couple of days to settle and see what's what.

tom line · « **Reply #10 on:** January 24, 2016, 06:15:07 PM »

@wayward_hayward I use this on all my refurbs. I'd say the best way to use it is put it sparingly over the bat leave for 30-60 mins maximum and then buff with a soft cloth gives a nice shine and finish this way. I found leaving longer than an hour it can go too hard and dry to really polish and just leaves the bat looking full, but that's just my experience. I'll agree about the smell though

wayward_hayward · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2016, 06:29:46 PM »

Quote from: tom line on January 24, 2016, 06:15:07 PM

@wayward_hayward I use this on all my refurbs. I'd say the best way to use it is put it sparingly over the bat leave for 30-60 mins maximum and then buff with a soft cloth gives a nice shine and finish this way. I found leaving longer than an hour it can go too hard and dry to really polish and just leaves the bat looking full, but that's just my experience. I'll agree about the smell though

Thanks for the information @tom line. Good to see someone else has used this before. I applied the wax and buffed straight away, which still produced a nice finish on a rough sanded bat. I will do a bit of trial and error with the next few bats.

tom line · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2016, 06:32:47 PM »

Yeah it's decent stuff also quite cheap given the amount of bats you get per pot. I leave it a bit because I think it gets more shine but also lets the oil soak in from the wax first

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sarg · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2016, 07:26:42 PM »

I did a guide on how I made on my facebook page here:

HTTP://www.facebook.com/notes/marcs-information-on-cricket-bats-repairs-and-preparation/diy-bat-wax/1483074408663361

Also don't forget this experiment Over oiling, fact or fiction? The experiment @WalkingWicket37 did last year which I also link to in my guide:

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=33585.0

sarg · « **Reply #14 on:** January 24, 2016, 07:34:39 PM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on January 11, 2016, 01:56:23 PM

Traditional turps is wood turpentine, derived from resin. White spirit is petroleum based. 'Turps' has become the byword for most/all solvents, paint thinners, etc.

I suspect traditional wood turpentine would be better for use on a cricket bat. Then again, I've used white spirit to remove sticker residue many times, no issues.

Yep I find Mineral turps has no impact. I also use it to clean off gum residue and acetone sometimes depending on the gum.

Mixing it with linseed is used in wood staining to help thin the oil so it penetrates the wood surface deeper I believe, I use a little to help mix the linseed oil and bees wax. it does not harm the bat and evaporates away once applied.

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