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[Cricket_PTY]

Hey guys i share another repair i did... almost similar to the last one...

[Seniorplayer]

Looks a decent repair considering the bats  condition  for that type of damage the. String repair is the best option.

[simonmay5]

Okay, I'm confused...

For me attention to detail matters no matter how small also prefer to return the bat to its owner  in as near pleasing to the eye condition as when the bat was new  first impressions etc  but suppose it depends on what value you put on your work

On one thread you're complaining that the dowel used isn't a perfect colour match and doesn't line up with a grain pattern, yet you describe a repair where the scuff sheet hasn't been removed as "decent". Maybe a bit more attention to detail is required in your posts so you don't come accross as such a hypocrite! 

[smilley792]

Okay, I'm confused...

On one thread you're complaining that the dowel used isn't a perfect colour match and doesn't line up with a grain pattern, yet you describe a repair where the scuff sheet hasn't been removed as "decent". Maybe a bit more attention to detail is required in your posts so you don't come accross as such a hypocrite! 

Who's got a "drop the mic" gif handy??

[Vitas Cricket]

String is overkill for a clean split like that in my opinion. It wont do any harm, but it's not necessary.

[Cricket_PTY]

String is overkill for a clean split like that in my opinion. It wont do any harm, but it's not necessary.

U dont think is necessary to re-inforce this kind of splits??? so when do u think is necessary? can u please advice as i am not a pro in bat repairs, i do it because i like it and post it in this forums to receive feedback from u guys....

would love to hear ur comments on when to use string and when not...

cheers...

[Vitas Cricket]

U dont think is necessary to re-inforce this kind of splits??? so when do u think is necessary? can u please advice as i am not a pro in bat repairs, i do it because i like it and post it in this forums to receive feedback from u guys....

would love to hear ur comments on when to use string and when not...

cheers...

Strong is fine and will work well as reinforcement, I just don't think it gives enough benefit to justify the negatives it brings in terms of looks. Fibreglass tape probably provides as much reinforcement and looks a lot more pleasing to the eye

I'd advise string on a serious split (bat nearly in two bits) or if you manage to patch up the sort of crack that goes off in multiple directions like crazy paving

You've done a neat job with the clamping and string, no criticism from me

[Seniorplayer]

Okay, I'm confused...

On one thread you're complaining that the dowel used isn't a perfect colour match and doesn't line up with a grain pattern, yet you describe a repair where the scuff sheet hasn't been removed as "decent". Maybe a bit more attention to detail is required in your posts so you don't come accross as such a hypocrite! 

Bit strong that Simon but I do realise  Toms your chum  and the  forum clique are looking to have a go anyway stand by what I said.which was for  me attention to detail is important.The decent comment re PTYs  bat repair  was  due to the bats being in such a poor state prior to the repair and that PTY had done a decent job.
Hope that helps

[Seniorplayer]

U dont think is necessary to re-inforce this kind of splits??? so when do u think is necessary? can u please advice as i am not a pro in bat repairs, i do it because i like it and post it in this forums to receive feedback from u guys....

would love to hear ur comments on when to use string and when not...

cheers...

Wouldnt normally recommend using string as it as known to damage the ball but   in this instance because of how badly damaged the bat was string was okay to use  as the blade needed an exceptionally strong repair

[tom line]

Right @Seniorplayer I've tried to stay out of the lack of attention to details etc, and @Cricket_PTY I'm sorry this is taking place in your thread but,
First of all I'd like to point out that at no point have I asked for anyone to post anything on any threads. I haven't asked anyone to post reviews of work and nor have I asked for people to defend the repairs I did to Pete's bat. The colour of dowel was minute issue I appreciate your choices and that you would have personally used willow caps etc, this may well be something I try in the future and I appreciate the comment, I take it as constructive criticism rather than any insult. However criticism along the lines of saying I don't value my work, and I don't have attention to detail when doing my work, that's what I found insulting. As I take pride in what I do and work hard at every instance to constantly improve specifically in terms of finishing and consistency.

Now in relation to this repair and the comments overlapping PTY'a repair and my own on Pete's bat. You state how on this case you are not referring to the attention to detail but rather that it's a decent job as the bat was in such a bad state. Are you therefore deeming and implying that Pete's bat was in good condition and it was simply a minor issue as that's how it comes across.

I understand that you don't appear to be my biggest fan and that's fine, you can't please everyone but personally I just see criticism coming not from the jobs done but more something personal and that's what I found insulting.

If you want to discuss any of this privately @Seniorplayer I'm more than happy to do so, as for the work you've done @Cricket_PTY twine isn't my personal cup of tea, however I know sometimes it's essential to reinforcing the repair but as Vitas said with a clean crack like this it's not normally needed. Maybe a little bit of tape or just a few layers of binding at the toe would have been my personal choice, ultimately it's what you think secures the repair and if you feel they are safer this way, then that's not an issue.

[Seniorplayer]

For me attention to detail is important and always will be.
That said my posts were  not criticisms  or meant to be  interpreted as  somthing  personal
If they were That's quite  disappointing

[Churchy1989]

Who's got a "drop the mic" gif handy??

Bit Late..

[Cricket_PTY]

Strong is fine and will work well as reinforcement, I just don't think it gives enough benefit to justify the negatives it brings in terms of looks. Fibreglass tape probably provides as much reinforcement and looks a lot more pleasing to the eye

I'd advise string on a serious split (bat nearly in two bits) or if you manage to patch up the sort of crack that goes off in multiple directions like crazy paving

You've done a neat job with the clamping and string, no criticism from me

Ok thanks for the advice @Vitas Cricket !

For u the only negative of string is how it looks ?

[Neon Cricket]

Maybe @Seniorplayer should post some of his own refurbs to show us all what attention to detail really looks like

[Vitas Cricket]

Ok thanks for the advice @Vitas Cricket !

For u the only negative of string is how it looks ?

Maybe playability given the amount of string used in this repair. But this is just an opinion.