Topic: How often has it happened? (Read 7316 times)

Buzz · « **Reply #15 on:** March 24, 2021, 01:49:51 PM »

Quote from: jayralh on March 24, 2021, 12:52:21 PM

Is storing bats in attic/loft a good idea?

No, they will dry out.

AJ2014 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 24, 2021, 01:51:07 PM »

Quote from: SouthpawMark on March 24, 2021, 01:21:34 PM

Can honestly say I�ve never noticed a change in weight of any bat I have e be ever owned, and there have been a LOT.

Where do you store them? Face sheet on all of them?

suraj · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2021, 02:12:32 PM »

I store them in my bedroom. The mrs doesnt seem to mind so far.

AJ2014 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2021, 02:46:01 PM »

Quote from: suraj on March 24, 2021, 02:12:32 PM

I store them in my bedroom. The mrs doesnt seem to mind so far.

That's a proper weird place to store cricket bats.
Are you checking out her nerves or what?

suraj · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2021, 02:52:41 PM »

not quite but there's a space between our ikea pax wardrobes where about 3-4 bats have good space.

AJ2014 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 24, 2021, 03:06:04 PM »

Quote from: suraj on March 24, 2021, 02:52:41 PM

not quite but there's a space between our ikea pax wardrobes where about 3-4 bats have good space.

Still, it's a weird place to store, can you not put them away somewhere else?

AJ2014 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2021, 03:11:49 PM »

Quote from: Jordansh on March 24, 2021, 01:00:50 PM

Is this not just normal fluctuations in how wood is?

This is a very good observation, which only guys have been using many bats or bat makers themselves are able to confirm!

SouthpawMark · « **Reply #22 on:** March 24, 2021, 03:17:54 PM »

Quote from: AJ2014 on March 24, 2021, 01:51:07 PM

Where do you store them? Face sheet on all of them?

Yes, face sheet on all. In winter I keep them in a room at the far end of the house so I can admire them. In summer they�re either in the boot of the car or in the garage if I can be bothered to take them out when I get home on a Sunday evening.

AJ2014 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 24, 2021, 03:18:51 PM »

Quote from: Jordansh on March 24, 2021, 01:00:50 PM

Would end of season care with an oiling etc avoid this?

I follow more before the start of season refurbishment.
This is very interesting point which I don't had ever been discussed, I guess.

AJ2014 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 24, 2021, 03:22:41 PM »

Quote from: SouthpawMark on March 24, 2021, 03:17:54 PM

Yes, face sheet on all. In winter I keep them in a room at the far end of the house so I can admire them. In summer they�re either in the boot of the car or in the garage if I can be bothered to take them out when I get home on a Sunday evening.

Very interesting.
2 totally different mathods
Can't use car boot, as don't have a car.
I Avoid face sheets thinking they add some weight And the sound of willow without one, sounds better 🙂

SouthpawMark · « **Reply #25 on:** March 24, 2021, 03:31:07 PM »

Quote from: AJ2014 on March 24, 2021, 03:22:41 PM

Very interesting.
2 totally different mathods
Can't use car boot, as don't have a car.
I Avoid face sheets thinking they add some weight And the sound of willow without one, sounds better 🙂

I don�t think the weight of a face sheet is perceptible - It weights next to nothing.

Agree on the sound though, but I�d rather have a slightly muted sound than suffer the inevitable dread of looking at your bat when you inside edge one and see the damage it has caused.

AJ2014 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 24, 2021, 04:03:41 PM »

Quote from: SouthpawMark on March 24, 2021, 03:31:07 PM

I don

Agree on the sound though, but I�d rather have a slightly muted sound than suffer the inevitable dread of looking at your bat when you inside edge one and see the damage it has caused.

I use thick edge tape for edges and toe. Apply 2x or 3x if needed 😀

Chad · « **Reply #27 on:** March 24, 2021, 04:04:11 PM »

Quote from: AJ2014 on March 24, 2021, 03:06:04 PM

Still, it's a weird place to store, can you not put them away somewhere else?

You sure this isn't your missus' undercover account dropping you hints @suraj ?

Don't find the bedroom cupboard to be a weird place to store them personally - wherever the moisture/temperature levels don't fluctuate much is as good as any. I've had a bunch of Kippaxes which have put on an ounce and a half in storage conditions where other bats didn't change. Has a fair bit to do with how the clefts are dried and the conditions of the place of manufacture/retail store compared to your storage space.

Reckon I'll be using a slightly lighter bat this year as I've not been doing much physical activity over the past year.

SurreySam · « **Reply #28 on:** March 24, 2021, 04:09:58 PM »

Quote from: SouthpawMark on March 24, 2021, 03:31:07 PM

I don�t think the weight of a face sheet is perceptible - It weights next to nothing.

The stiffer more plastic type of face sheets like hammer edge are about 0.75oz and the helicopter scuff sheets are around 0.4oz. Adding a toe guard will be around 0.25oz as well, so you could add in the region of 1oz to a bat by fitting a scuff sheet and toe guard.

AJ2014 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 24, 2021, 04:44:34 PM »

Quote from: Chad on March 24, 2021, 04:04:11 PM

You sure this isn't your missus' undercover account dropping you hints @suraj ?

Don't find the bedroom cupboard to be a weird place to store them personally - wherever the moisture/temperature levels don't fluctuate much is as good as any. I've had a bunch of Kippaxes which have put on an ounce and a half in storage conditions where other bats didn't change. Has a fair bit to do with how the clefts are dried and the conditions of the place of manufacture/retail store compared to your storage space.

Reckon I'll be using a slightly lighter bat this year as I've not been doing much physical activity over the past year.

What if he leaves cupboard door open and can't take his eyes off his bats?
That's a shame getting those bats heavier for whatever reason.
Would you like to share what weight you used last year and what weight you're thinking of using this year? Chad

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