How to Fix a Broken/cracked bat ???

[Jays1fan]

Hey guys.

I got my 1st Cracked / Broken bat in yesterday and was wondering how I go about fixing it. It is like a Broken Bone coming out of your skin.
The part the sticks out is past the piece that is not, so I cant just sandwich it back together. Any Help would be greatly appreciated. Here is a scan.
http://www.jays1fan.com/johnsonbat.jpg

[suave1477]

Do you mind if I ask why you want to fix it?

I ask this because personally I rather not fix a cracked bat because then your taking it out of it original form from the use the player put on it.

[Jays1fan]

Good Point. But I like the looks of it better together.

[MSpecht]

Here are a couple of resources that will help_

If you are looking for a place to send your bat for repair, Jeff Scott on this forum (BirdBats) is outstanding (you can find some additional info on his repairs using the search feature of the GUU forum.) Jeff can be contacted at
www.birdbats.com (http://www.birdbats.com)

Additionally, Fred Lowman does great work as well, and his website has some additional information that may help if you want to attempt the repair yourself --- http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Lounge/9158/batrepair.html (http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Lounge/9158/batrepair.html)

Finally, John Taube also has excellent repair and restoration services that can be accessed through his site as well --
http://www.gameusedbats.com/ (http://www.gameusedbats.com/)

Good Luck

Mike Jackitout7@aol.com (Jackitout7@aol.com)

[Jays1fan]

Here are a couple of resources that will help_

If you are looking for a place to send your bat for repair, Jeff Scott on this forum (BirdBats) is outstanding (you can find some additional info on his repairs using the search feature of the GUU forum.) Jeff can be contacted at
www.birdbats.com (http://www.birdbats.com)

Additionally, Fred Lowman does great work as well, and his website has some additional information that may help if you want to attempt the repair yourself --- http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Lounge/9158/batrepair.html (http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Lounge/9158/batrepair.html)

Finally, John Taube also has excellent repair and restoration services that can be accessed through his site as well --
http://www.gameusedbats.com/ (http://www.gameusedbats.com/)

Good Luck

Mike Jackitout7@aol.com (Jackitout7@aol.com)

Thanks Mike for the great information.!

[woodbat]

Hi,
Jeff Scott - birdbats@charter.net (birdbats@charter.com) - has repaired several bats for me and always an outstanding job. I am sure he would be able to repair your new
bat with out any problems. Email him.......
Don
woodbat@bellsouth.net

[thome25.com]

I had John Taube fix one for me and it turned out perfect.. And as usual, John is prompt with communication.. Great service.

Carl

[bigtruck260]

I have a Jeff Scott piece that was totally shattered before.
Now you can't tell unless you really look for it. He does a marvelous job.

Dave

[Jays1fan]

Again guys , thanks for your imput and recomendations.

Am I to assume that the at has to be broken in 2 pieces than glued back together in order to fix it ?

[Birdbats]

Am I to assume that the at has to be broken in 2 pieces than glued back together in order to fix it ?

NO! Don't break it in two. The easiest way to deal with overlapping wood is to use a Dremel tool and grind the "extra" wood away until the overlapping piece can lay down flush.