Oiling and Knocking in your bat!
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mas cambios
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As discussed, sounds ok to me and from the video I saw, its not a bad bat!
As discussed, sounds ok to me and from the video I saw, its not a bad bat!
StanTheMan
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Most do, just check out the Kookaburra range. They have about 4 shapes but maybe 5 different versions of each.
Most do, just check out the Kookaburra range. They have about 4 shapes but maybe 5 different versions of each.
kamikenshin
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Two quick questions. Firstly, what's the best length of time to leave a bat after oiling? I've read various beliefs, ranging from just overnight, to the extreme of one individual's advice of 'oil then leave for 4 days, sand, very lightly re-oil and leave for another week or two'.
Secondly, is a wooden mallet the best option? The whole ball on a stick thing gets touted quite strongly by some places as 'the kindest method for knocking in', whilst in the Gray Nicholls vid on this site, the ball on a stick only comes in at the very end. And then of course there's the old ball in sock routine. Any ideas?
PS Unrelated note, but I've also heard talk of putting two grips on one handle to improve pick-up. Does it work and is it worthwhile?
Two quick questions. Firstly, what's the best length of time to leave a bat after oiling? I've read various beliefs, ranging from just overnight, to the extreme of one individual's advice of 'oil then leave for 4 days, sand, very lightly re-oil and leave for another week or two'.
Secondly, is a wooden mallet the best option? The whole ball on a stick thing gets touted quite strongly by some places as 'the kindest method for knocking in', whilst in the Gray Nicholls vid on this site, the ball on a stick only comes in at the very end. And then of course there's the old ball in sock routine. Any ideas?
PS Unrelated note, but I've also heard talk of putting two grips on one handle to improve pick-up. Does it work and is it worthwhile?
mas cambios
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Oiling - I leave it overnight but anywhere from 24 to 48 hours should be enough.
As for knocking in, I always use a wooden mallet as the ball on a stick goes soft far too quickly. I'd say use what you have to hand but for me, the wooden mallet wins every time.
Grips - yes, depending on the bat adding a grip or half grip can improve the pick up. It does so by changing the balance spot of the bat. Is it worthwhile - up to the individual, in some cases it's going to be very noticeable in others not much.
Oiling - I leave it overnight but anywhere from 24 to 48 hours should be enough.
As for knocking in, I always use a wooden mallet as the ball on a stick goes soft far too quickly. I'd say use what you have to hand but for me, the wooden mallet wins every time.
Grips - yes, depending on the bat adding a grip or half grip can improve the pick up. It does so by changing the balance spot of the bat. Is it worthwhile - up to the individual, in some cases it's going to be very noticeable in others not much.
King Pietersen
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A_A, you mention in the first post about oiling the bat by applying the oil to a cloth first. Is there a massive difference between your method and Bob Woolmers method of applying the oil, then licking fingers and rubbing the oil in using your fingers ? I use the Woolmer method and found it much easier, and found that it didn't appear to just have the oil in the middle of the bat like when i used the cloth method. Which method would you say is more effective ?
A_A, you mention in the first post about oiling the bat by applying the oil to a cloth first. Is there a massive difference between your method and Bob Woolmers method of applying the oil, then licking fingers and rubbing the oil in using your fingers ? I use the Woolmer method and found it much easier, and found that it didn't appear to just have the oil in the middle of the bat like when i used the cloth method. Which method would you say is more effective ?
swghayward79
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Do you wash your hands before licking them? If not, what does linseed oil taste of?
King Pietersen said:
Do you wash your hands before licking them? If not, what does linseed oil taste of?
King Pietersen
sC Player of the Month June '08
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Lol, Yes, I wasn't even tempted to have a taste, Linseed oil smells weird. I might have a taster next time
Lol, Yes, I wasn't even tempted to have a taste, Linseed oil smells weird. I might have a taster next time
mas cambios
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I've always used a cloth and given it a good rub onto the wood but I can't see any reason why not to use your hand.
At the end of the day oiling a bat isn't essential, more a recommendation. If you feel that it gets into the wood better with a cloth then use that, or go with your hands. The happier you feel with how the bat has been prepared, the happier you'll be with the bat imho.
I've always used a cloth and given it a good rub onto the wood but I can't see any reason why not to use your hand.
At the end of the day oiling a bat isn't essential, more a recommendation. If you feel that it gets into the wood better with a cloth then use that, or go with your hands. The happier you feel with how the bat has been prepared, the happier you'll be with the bat imho.
Norm the whale
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Never ever heard of using your hands like that, sounds a bit weird but if it works then nice. Won't the linseed stain your fingers or at least make your hands smell for a while.
Never ever heard of using your hands like that, sounds a bit weird but if it works then nice. Won't the linseed stain your fingers or at least make your hands smell for a while.
Jelly Beanz
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I was told when I bought my new bat today that I shouldn't knock in the middle at all. The guy said I should just knock in the edges and about 2 inches up from the toe and only spend and hour or two doing it. I'm pretty skeptical of this (despite it saying 'pre-knocked in' in the shop) and I'd be interested to hear what you guys have to say??
(picture and extra info in the 'post pics of you kit' thread)
I was told when I bought my new bat today that I shouldn't knock in the middle at all. The guy said I should just knock in the edges and about 2 inches up from the toe and only spend and hour or two doing it. I'm pretty skeptical of this (despite it saying 'pre-knocked in' in the shop) and I'd be interested to hear what you guys have to say??
(picture and extra info in the 'post pics of you kit' thread)
mas cambios
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This is very much up to you but I would personally knock the face in for about 4 hours. Though it's perfectly fine not to knock a bat in you do leave the wood very soft and susceptible to seam marks, cracking and in the worst case scenario, bits lifting or breaking off. It's also worth pointing out that Kooks are notorious for being pressed soft so often need more prep than other bats.
If check out the knocking in vid or the thread on oiling and knocking in that I made, it will (should) talk about using a fingernail as a guide to how much more knocking in the bat will need.
This is very much up to you but I would personally knock the face in for about 4 hours. Though it's perfectly fine not to knock a bat in you do leave the wood very soft and susceptible to seam marks, cracking and in the worst case scenario, bits lifting or breaking off. It's also worth pointing out that Kooks are notorious for being pressed soft so often need more prep than other bats.
If check out the knocking in vid or the thread on oiling and knocking in that I made, it will (should) talk about using a fingernail as a guide to how much more knocking in the bat will need.
Stumped
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baring in mind you should not be using more than a teaspoon to do the whole bat!
and i would definitely knock the whole face in! you can never knock a bat in too much.....
i used to sit in an evening watching TV knocking the edges in...... bit annoying but had to be done!
baring in mind you should not be using more than a teaspoon to do the whole bat!
and i would definitely knock the whole face in! you can never knock a bat in too much.....
i used to sit in an evening watching TV knocking the edges in...... bit annoying but had to be done!
mas cambios
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I hate knocking bats in, worst job in the world.
I hate knocking bats in, worst job in the world.
Norm the whale
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Nothing like scoring the first four from a bat you'vr spent 6 hours working on, especially when you've been annoying all and saundry with the banging for 2 weeks. :laugh:
Nothing like scoring the first four from a bat you'vr spent 6 hours working on, especially when you've been annoying all and saundry with the banging for 2 weeks. :laugh: