Topic: The Before/After Refurb thread. (Read 54955 times)

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #150 on:** May 12, 2020, 06:48:47 PM »

Personally when I do refurbs which I don�t share enough of so sorry about that I go to 600 max but find that 8-10 time�s 400 is adequate for a refurb.

Jimbo · « **Reply #151 on:** May 12, 2020, 07:00:15 PM »

Cheers all, I'll see how it's looking after 240 and likely give 400 a go. The state of the bats in the club bags is generally horrendous so if this one goes well that may be a project for me.

edge · « **Reply #152 on:** May 12, 2020, 07:08:09 PM »

240 is plenty, particularly for a refurb! Wasting your time going much further than that if you're not gonna polish it.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #153 on:** May 12, 2020, 07:11:14 PM »

Quote from: Gurujames on May 12, 2020, 06:23:01 PM

Bit OTT. I sharpen tools at 2000grit.

Oh there's no denying it was absolutely OTT

I bought a multi pack of sanding disks from Amazon that went from 80 up to 3,000.
I usually only sand bats to 800, bit I had nothing better to do while in lockdown, so I went right through...

The result was a very smooth bat face that will be hidden when I apply a scuff sheet anyway!

Jimbo · « **Reply #154 on:** May 13, 2020, 08:51:16 PM »

Settled on 320, going any further on this bat seemed daft as it'll be taped up and stuck back in the bag to be abused so doesn't need a beautiful finish.

Before

After

Plan is to tape the toe up as the damage from damp is more than I can fully sort out with my cobbled together home "workshop". New grip and couple of coats of oil and it'll be ready to go I reckon.

Appreciate any other advice people have on refurbs in general, I know this one could have been better but not awful for a first attempt I think.

jonny77 · « **Reply #155 on:** May 13, 2020, 09:04:24 PM »

Looks good mate. 320 is easily enough for a club bat imo, but I go further for my refurbs and new bats. However that's more for my personal preference and peace of mind, as most people aren't that bothered tbh on refurbs, as long as they're clean and tidy.

Hows the toe looking? If you haven't got clamps you could get some glue into the cracks and wrap tape tightly around, which should improve it. Then add a toe guard, shoe-goo or just linseed to protect it from moisture.

Gurujames · « **Reply #156 on:** May 13, 2020, 09:05:26 PM »

Great job well done. It�s easy to glue the toe back together, just use a butter knife and parcel tape.
Personally I think it�s a real shame On any bat to lose the original stickers. Bat makers fully strip bats as it�s much quicker than sanding around them.

Jimbo · « **Reply #157 on:** May 13, 2020, 09:07:48 PM »

Quote from: jonny77 on May 13, 2020, 09:04:24 PM

Looks good mate. 320 is easily enough for a club bat imo, but I go further for my refurbs and new bats. However that's more for my personal preference and peace of mind, as most people aren't that bothered tbh on refurbs, as long as they're clean and tidy.

Hows the toe looking? If you haven't got clamps you could get some glue into the cracks and wrap tape tightly around, which should improve it. Then add a toe guard, shoe-goo or just linseed to protect it from moisture.

Cheers mate, have glued the toe cracks but there's a bit of feathering I can't get rid of. Have tried gluing it twice but it just isn't staying put.

Jimbo · « **Reply #158 on:** May 13, 2020, 09:08:42 PM »

Quote from: Gurujames on May 13, 2020, 09:05:26 PM

Great job well done. It�s easy to glue the toe back together, just use a butter knife and parcel tape.
Personally I think it�s a real shame On any bat to lose the original stickers. Bat makers fully strip bats as it�s much quicker than sanding around them.

Had thought about keeping them but they were starting to peel and it seemed a lot of hassle. Will see if it's an option on attempt number two!

jonny77 · « **Reply #159 on:** May 13, 2020, 09:15:37 PM »

It's difficult I think with original stickers, as unless removed the bat can still look tatty even after the refurb. I also think it's worth removing them to check for damage, especially on older bats

Gurujames · « **Reply #160 on:** May 13, 2020, 09:16:29 PM »

Use a stanly knife to cut off the peeling corners.

jonny77 · « **Reply #161 on:** May 13, 2020, 09:17:51 PM »

Quote from: Jimbo on May 13, 2020, 09:07:48 PM

Cheers mate, have glued the toe cracks but there's a bit of feathering I can't get rid of. Have tried gluing it twice but it just isn't staying put.

Depends how bad it is, but if it's not much you can sand it back with any power sander and only lose mm's.

jonny77 · « **Reply #162 on:** May 13, 2020, 09:21:30 PM »

Quote from: Gurujames on May 13, 2020, 09:16:29 PM

Use a stanly knife to cut off the peeling corners.

Yeah I've done that when keeping them on if the customer has requested it, but just don't think it looks as clean. However I also agree it is a shame to lose them.

Jimbo · « **Reply #163 on:** May 13, 2020, 09:24:20 PM »

Quote from: jonny77 on May 13, 2020, 09:17:51 PM

Depends how bad it is, but if it's not much you can sand it back with any power sander and only lose mm's.

I'll have a go sanding it back tomorrow and see how it goes. Cheers.

Jimbo · « **Reply #164 on:** May 13, 2020, 09:25:50 PM »

Quote from: Gurujames on May 13, 2020, 09:16:29 PM

Use a stanly knife to cut off the peeling corners.

I'd need to get a decent Stanley knife for that 😅 have been improvising with one I 'borrowed' from a part time job when I was about 18!

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