How To Oil a Cricket Bat (New & Old) To Increase Lifespan

[@seemadobhal]

He is really a Professional

[@hungrytoheal]

Easily the best instructional video available on this topic. Thanks. Just one question - should I lightly sand the face between both the first and second coats of oil?

[@Coopercricket]

Sorry for the super late response! Yeah it doesn't hurt to do this as it will open up the fibres of the willow.

[@asadiqbal01]

Question, does each seasonal oiling need to be followed by knocking?

[@kerschwynnvalentyn]

how many layers of oiling does a cricket bat need after refurbishment and if more than one how days apart does oiling needs to take place

[@Jaymz001]

Is it counter intuitive to use oil in a hot humid climate like Brisbane? Wouldn't dry willow take moisture out of the air?

[@Coopercricket]

No, not at all. RAW linseed oil evaporates much, much slower than water which allows the oil to penetrate into the willow and keep it healthy. Cricket bats are just like any other piece of outdoor timber furniture or deck. Exposed to the elements, it will dry out so it need oil to keep it nourished.

[@Vipassana2024]

Hi Thanks Its quite a detailed video. How do we oil the bat if there is a small crack on it? Do we first repair the crack and sand to oil later or we can oil before the repair so that oil goes in the cracks? Thanks 😊

[@Coopercricket]

No worries! Yes, glue the damage first and once dry then sand and oil.

[@Vipassana2024]

@@Coopercricket Thanks for your reply. I will glue the crack. Sand the bat oil it and knock it a bit afterwards. Thanks. Keep going your videos are very good. I have subscribed. Thanks

[@ahmedriasat8543]

hi, can we use kerosine oil on the bat to remove the sticky residue from scuff sheet

[@robdogs4743]

Hey mate, the season is obviously nearly over, and I was planning on reoiling my bat at some stage. Should I remove the cover and do it right after the season is done, or wait until the next preseason? I do plan on using the bat during the offseason, since I am seeing a batting coach. Maybe I should oil it twice, once right after the season and then again in the next preseason? What do you think?

[@Coopercricket]

Hi robdogs, I would oil it after the season is done unless you feel like it mate be too dry now or the performance it’s what you feel it should be and therefore you may want to oil sooner. Cheers Rod

[@Noo.nnamee]

Hello instead of using linseed oil to oil a bat can u use the alternatives to linseed oil such as olive oil, mustard oil e.t.c

[@rameshr6202]

no

[@paulpickford6076]

Can you use refined linseed oil, which is whiter than normal linseed oil?

[@Coopercricket]

Great question. Refined Linseed Oil is used predominately in oil painting as it has a very long open time which means it will take longer to dry. It will still yellow over time however we haven't used this on any cricket bats. If this is all you have then we would say it will be better than nothing, however, it will take longer to dry on the willow which may leave it damp/softer for longer. Our worry is that if you use it prematurely and the willow is still soft because of the oil, you can crack the willow, particularly on the edges or toe of the bat. Hope this helps?

[@paulpickford6076]

@@Coopercricket Many thanks for the information. Some people prefer the 'white' look on a bat rather than the more 'orange' look of raw linseed oil. Think I will stay with the raw version. Also how do you feel about wax, is that as good or not?

[@Coopercricket]

@@paulpickford6076 I take it you mean bat wax? Bat wax is good & certainly easier to post around given it's a solid rather than an oil. Generally, it is a mix of raw linseed oil, white or natural beeswax & a small amount of white spirits. The beeswax gives it a barrier that allows no moisture in & out & the small amount of white spirits will help dry it so you can still apply a bat facing. We prefer Linseed oil as we think it has more penetration. It's certainly better than not oiling your bat which is very common these days.

[@faranarshad9860]

I have got a dry bat what should i do??

[@somersetreefer1168]

Also, rags with linseed oil on can spontaneously combust!!

[@AshishGupta-lz7qi]

Does oil also makes bat chips to come off?? I faced this on my gray nicolls bat.

[@Coopercricket]

Hi Ashish, not sure what you mean sorry?

[@sanjaypersaud1231]

I think I used too little bit of oil on the bat is that ok?

[@Zoocsgo]

Oiled my new bat last June. I've only used it for winter nets and a few net sessions at the end of last summer. Is there a test to know if it needs re oiling for this season?

[@Coopercricket]

The general rule of thumb for me is that if you can't smell the oil on the bat, then it probably needs oil. Also if the bat feels dry to touch (wood feels rough or splintery then give it an oil)...sorry for late response

[@salehbhana4000]

What do u think about using spirit or nail vanish remover to clean up the glue residue from scuff sheets?

[@Coopercricket]

We are against using any form of liquid adhesive remover when removing the sticky residue left from a scuff sheet. Most spirit or nail varnish contains chemicals that help them dry quickly and evaporate. Old cricket bats that come in for repair are usually lacking moisture anyway so we don't want to put any chemical into the wood which will dry them out any further. We prefer to sand it off where possible. If we absolutely had to use a chemical we would use mineral turpentine because it's the best at removing adhesive and it tends to dry a lot slower. This of course is only our opinion. Make sure you re-oil the bat before use :). Best of luck!

[@salehbhana4000]

@@Coopercricket Thanks for the reply.. i do use spirit specially when removing fibre sheets that are reall a pain in the bud to remove.. even the sander (at least my sander) cant do it

[@NUTS13GTX]

Thanks for the video I have oiled my old bat early this morning and I have to play in 2 days. Will 2 days be long enough for the oil to dry so I can stick the face protection sheet on the front? Or can I speed up the drying time by leaving the bat in the sun to dry or a hair dryer or something? Any help is muchly appreciated. Thanks Andy

[@Coopercricket]

The linseed oil will dry within a day, no problem. Don't accelerate the drying. Just let the oil soak into the willow.

[@NUTS13GTX]

@@Coopercricket no worries I just did 1 coat. I did do a few repairs hairline crack and small chip at the bottom foxed all that and sanded it back. All good ill leave it till game day in a couple days and hopefully it will be sticks haha. Thanks for the reply.

[@Akshaye3]

Hi I have the scuff sheet on for a new bat. Should I remove it or oil The exposed surface. If yes, would it have the same effect as oiling the bat face .

[@Coopercricket]

If it has a scuff sheet on it from new, can I presume it's a ready play, already knocked/pressed bat? If that's the case, I would leave the scuff sheet on & oil all exposed bits of willow with raw linseed oil. This will not only add moisture to the bat, but it will also help keep the moisture that is already in the bat. I would only then remove the scuff sheet & oil the face of the bat once the bat needs a clean-up. Perhaps this will be at the end of the season or halfway through, depending on how much you use it.

[@Akshaye3]

@@Coopercricket thank you very much for your reply. Do you sell new bats and ship to canada. Looking at your great work, I could probably order one.

[@Coopercricket]

@@Akshaye3 Thank you, mate! Yes, we send bats to all parts of the world, no problem. You can see all of our cricket bats here coopercricket.com.au/collections/cricket-bats Thanks!

[@industv1221]

I bought a used bat from a friend. The toe of the bat is bound with thread. Please suggest how to oil this part of the bat?

[@Coopercricket]

I would just oil the exposed willow that you can & leave the willow under the thread.

[@industv1221]

@@Coopercricket Will do that. Thanks for your reply.

[@industv1221]

Also, what do you think should the ideal bat moisture level be on a digital wood moisture reader?

[@Coopercricket]

@@industv1221 As a general rule these days, new cricket bats will normally have between 9-11% moisture in them.

[@industv1221]

@@Coopercricket Thanks for the information.

[@jyotdeepsingh8018]

Does oiling increase the weight of your cricket bat?

[@Coopercricket]

by a little yes. It you put 5 grams of oil into the bat, it will be 5 grams heavier in theory :)

[@kanhaiyapareek1265]

I have 11 bats Now i buy a new bat BDM TWENTY20 English willow bat ... i oil 2 coat in front of bat face .. Now i start knocking start ... This is right way ??? Tell me sir

[@Coopercricket]

That's alot of bats! 2 coats of RAW linseed oil is perfect. Once the oil is dry you can start knocking in no problem. Best of luck!

[@Coopercricket]

Yes, this is correct! Sorry for the late reply...I missed this one :(

[@kanhaiyapareek1265]

@@Coopercricket i purchse grade 1 A2 Coronet english willow bat in 2020 now you tell me .. can i oiling the bat ????