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 Жыл бұрын
Sorry for the super late response! Yeah it doesn't hurt to do this as it will open up the fibres of the willow.
@asadiqbal016 ай бұрын
Question, does each seasonal oiling need to be followed by knocking?
@kerschwynnvalentyn11 ай бұрын
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
@Jaymz0013 жыл бұрын
Is it counter intuitive to use oil in a hot humid climate like Brisbane? Wouldn't dry willow take moisture out of the air?
@Coopercricket3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Vipassana20242 жыл бұрын
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 😊
@Coopercricket2 жыл бұрын
No worries! Yes, glue the damage first and once dry then sand and oil.
@Vipassana20242 жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
hi, can we use kerosine oil on the bat to remove the sticky residue from scuff sheet
@robdogs47437 ай бұрын
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?
@Coopercricket7 ай бұрын
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.nnamee2 жыл бұрын
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
@rameshr62022 жыл бұрын
no
@paulpickford60762 жыл бұрын
Can you use refined linseed oil, which is whiter than normal linseed oil?
@Coopercricket2 жыл бұрын
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?
@paulpickford60762 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@Coopercricket2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@faranarshad98607 ай бұрын
I have got a dry bat what should i do??
@somersetreefer116810 ай бұрын
Also, rags with linseed oil on can spontaneously combust!!
@AshishGupta-lz7qi2 жыл бұрын
Does oil also makes bat chips to come off?? I faced this on my gray nicolls bat.
@Coopercricket2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ashish, not sure what you mean sorry?
@sanjaypersaud1231 Жыл бұрын
I think I used too little bit of oil on the bat is that ok?
@Zoocsgo Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@salehbhana40003 жыл бұрын
What do u think about using spirit or nail vanish remover to clean up the glue residue from scuff sheets?
@Coopercricket3 жыл бұрын
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!
@salehbhana40003 жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
The linseed oil will dry within a day, no problem. Don't accelerate the drying. Just let the oil soak into the willow.
@NUTS13GTX Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Akshaye32 жыл бұрын
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 .
@Coopercricket2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Akshaye32 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Coopercricket2 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@industv12212 жыл бұрын
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?
@Coopercricket2 жыл бұрын
I would just oil the exposed willow that you can & leave the willow under the thread.
@industv12212 жыл бұрын
@@Coopercricket Will do that. Thanks for your reply.
@industv12212 жыл бұрын
Also, what do you think should the ideal bat moisture level be on a digital wood moisture reader?
@Coopercricket2 жыл бұрын
@@industv1221 As a general rule these days, new cricket bats will normally have between 9-11% moisture in them.
@industv12212 жыл бұрын
@@Coopercricket Thanks for the information.
@jyotdeepsingh8018 Жыл бұрын
Does oiling increase the weight of your cricket bat?
@Coopercricket Жыл бұрын
by a little yes. It you put 5 grams of oil into the bat, it will be 5 grams heavier in theory :)
@kanhaiyapareek12653 жыл бұрын
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
@Coopercricket3 жыл бұрын
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!
@Coopercricket2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is correct! Sorry for the late reply...I missed this one :(
@kanhaiyapareek12652 жыл бұрын
@@Coopercricket i purchse grade 1 A2 Coronet english willow bat in 2020 now you tell me .. can i oiling the bat ????